Archive of Municipal Dreams

Books that propose alternative forms of city-making and architecture: all 40% off until the end of September.

Who are our cities for? A reading list on the geography of inequality, the politics of cities and planning and the fights for more just and sustainable urban environments.

Give the books you love (or find something new for yourself!) with 50% off ALL our books!

Our top books from the year - all in one place.

Don't get tide down in apathy. Dive into our alternative beach reading and spend the summer dreaming about life after capitalism!

Despite the tragedy, the marginalisation of social housing and its occupants remain.

From the first ever council estate in Shoreditch, to Ernő Goldfinger's privatised masterpiece, these buildings represent one of the most important struggles of our times – the drive for decent housing for all. 

In every major city in the world there is a housing crisis. How did this happen and what can we do about it? 

Featuring books on migration, identity politics, the rise of right-wing populism and the struggles of 1968.

Key reading on our cities and the geography of inequality, politics, and identity.