Archive of Darkwater

Joy James uses poet Lucille Clifton's image of “new bones” to reflect on a series of revolutionary anniversaries in 2021 and the nature of political leadership.

Our selected reading on Race for the academic year ahead: all 40% off until the end of September.

Key titles from across Verso's many series and imprints.

The political prisoner has played a central role in the history of modern liberation struggles, argues Angela Davis. 

The police have always been used as a tool for the social control of minority populations and to protect the power and property of the elite. A reading list that puts the call for the abolishment of the police in historical context.

A reading list inspired by Black radicalism, featuring Julius Scott's The Common Wind as well as Angela Davis, Manning Marable, and W.E.B. Du Bois.

Challenge yourself with new discoveries in our Radical Thinkers series.

Fundamental reading on race, ethnicity and anti-colonialism.

Walter Rodney's groundbreaking work, alongside key artists, writers and activists of the Black radical tradition.