List of Book Publishers Accepting Non-Fiction Submissions
Radical & Anarchist
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Verso — Leading publisher of radical left theory, politics, and critique.
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AK Press — Largest anarchist publisher; focuses on anti-capitalist, anarchist, and social justice texts.
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PM Press — Radical publisher of political theory, culture, history, and fiction with an anti-authoritarian bent.
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Freedom Press — Longstanding anarchist press and bookstore; publishes classic and contemporary anarchist literature.
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Dog Section Press — Anarchist publisher of accessible books, zines, and journals on politics and resistance.
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Lumpen Publishing — Radical publisher exploring class, social theory, and working-class narratives.
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Active Distribution — DIY anarchist publisher and distro with zines and books on activism, resistance, and theory.
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Autonomedia — Publishes radical theory and cultural critique with an anti-capitalist lens.
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See Sharp Press — Anarchist-leaning nonfiction, plus some science fiction and countercultural texts.
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Left Bank Books — Radical bookstore and occasional publisher of anti-authoritarian work.
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Minor Compositions — A project of Autonomedia publishing militant research, politics, and art.
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OOA! — Anti-disciplinary press focusing on liberation, play, and collective experimentation.
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Detritus Books — Small press focused on outsider literature, subversion, and resistance.
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Contagion Press — Queer, esoteric, and anarchist texts exploring mysticism, magic, and revolt.
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Feral House — Publishes fringe and controversial subjects; politically uneven but includes radical and subcultural nonfiction.
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Rookery Press — Radical small press dedicated to collective publishing and decolonial politics.
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Pluto Press – Independent publisher of radical left nonfiction, critical theory, and international politics.
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Haymarket Books – Socialist press publishing progressive and revolutionary voices across movements.
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Common Notions – Radical publisher of critical theory, insurgent history, and collective struggle.
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Repeater Books – Leftist press focused on culture, critique, and experimental political nonfiction.
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Spectre Books – Marxist publishing initiative offering revolutionary theory and analysis.
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Radical Books Collective – Not a traditional press; curates radical publishing and supports authors via events and discussions.
Independent, Progressive & Academic
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Soft Skull Press — Independent literary press known for edgy nonfiction, memoir, and countercultural writing.
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Duke University Press — Academic publisher of cultural theory, left political thought, and interdisciplinary work.
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Sunstone Press — Southwestern US publisher that accepts nonfiction, including memoir, metaphysical, and regional subjects.
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OR Books — Progressive publisher focusing on timely nonfiction and activist handbooks.
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Diversion Books — Commercial publisher open to accessible nonfiction, history, and biography.
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Farcountry Press — Publishes regional nonfiction, history, and biography; printed Unabomber: The Secret Life.
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Rowman & Littlefield — Academic and professional publisher of nonfiction in humanities, social sciences, and psychology.
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W. W. Norton & Company Ltd. — Independent press publishing literary and academic nonfiction; known for psychology, history, and true crime.
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Delphinium Books — Publishes narrative nonfiction and novels with literary and psychological depth.
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Simon & Schuster — Major publisher accepting agented submissions of high-profile nonfiction.
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The New Press – Nonprofit publisher focused on social justice, education, and progressive politics.
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Seven Stories Press – Independent press known for publishing dissident voices, radical memoirs, and political nonfiction.
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City Lights Publishers – Legendary independent press publishing countercultural, progressive, and radical nonfiction.
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Catapult – Literary publisher open to experimental and culturally rich nonfiction.
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Graywolf Press – Publishes innovative and literary nonfiction, including memoir and critical essays.
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The Brooklyn Rail Press – Offshoot of The Brooklyn Rail, focused on arts, theory, and radical politics.
Self-Printing
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Open Distro — Guides for decentralized printing and independent distribution.
Self-Publishing & Direct Sales
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Amazon — Kindle Direct Publishing platform for self-publishing eBooks and print.
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Etsy — Handmade and small press books, direct-to-reader platform.
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Big Cartel — Artist-friendly platform to sell books/zines directly.
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Squarespace — Build your own storefront for self-published work.
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Wordpress with WooCommerce — Website and ecommerce tools for independent authors.
After Publishing
Promotion
Organic reach: Twitter, BlueSky, Mastadon, Reddit, Raddle, Facebook Groups, Discord & Forum Boards.
Building up a platform: Tumblr, Instagram, Wordpress, Medium, Bandcamp & Pinterest.
Secondary publishing/archiving: