C.L.R. James

In the West Indies, C.L.R. James is honored as one of the fathers of independence. In Britain, he is feted as a historic pioneer of the Black movement. Generally regarded as one of the major figures in Pan-Africanism, and a leader in developing a current within Marxism that was democratic, revolutionary, and internationalist, James’s long life and impressive career played out in Trinidad, England, and America. For the last years of his life, he lived in south London and lectured widely on politics, Shakespeare, and other topics. He died there in 1989.

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Praise

“When one looks back over the last twenty years to those men who were most far-sighted, who first began to tease out the muddle of ideology in our times, who were at the same time Marxists with a hard theoretical basis, and close students of society, humanists with a tremendous response to and understanding of human culture, Comrade James is one of the first one thinks of.” —E.P. Thompson

“C.L.R. James is one of those rare individuals whom history proves right.” —Race Today

“C.L.R. James has arguably had a greater influence on the underlying thinking of independence movements in the West Indies and Africa than any living man.” —Sunday Times

“It remains remarkable how far ahead of his time he was on so many issues.” —New Society

“C.L.R. James has a special place in the history of Third World revolutionary movements. He combines Caribbean nationalism, Black radicalism, a once Trotskyist blend of revolutionary anti-imperialism, and the European classic tradition in an individual and potent mix. A mine of richness and variety.” —Times Educational Supplement

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Praise

“When one looks back over the last twenty years to those men who were most far-sighted, who first began to tease out the muddle of ideology in our times, who were at the same time Marxists with a hard theoretical basis, and close students of society, humanists with a tremendous response to and understanding of human culture, Comrade James is one of the first one thinks of.” —E.P. Thompson

 “C.L.R. James is one of those rare individuals whom history proves right.” —Race Today

 “It remains remarkable how far ahead of his time he was on so many issues.” —New Society

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Praise

“With beautifully rendered moments of Queer life, The Big Gay Alphabet Coloring Book offers over fifty pages of inked and framed line drawings and typography for folks of all ages, a tool for education and inspiration.”
—Cristy C. Road, author and illustrator of Spit and Passion

“Two of my favorite people in the world also happen to be among the most talented. I will add it to my new-parent gift pack, alongside Bunnell’s other coloring book projects.”
—Anne Elizabeth Moore, The Ladydrawers Comics Collective

“Jacinta and Leela have created a beautiful, fun coloring book which teaches us that everyone is deserving of respect and understanding. I’m only halfway into this thing and I’ve already gone through three tubes of glitter!”
—Jon Wurster, Bob Mould Band

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“It would take a person with great confidence, and good judgment, to select from the substantial writings of C.L.R. James just two items to represent the ‘principal themes’ in James’ life and thought. Fortunately, Noel Ignatiev is such a person.  With a concise, but thorough introduction, Ignatiev sets the stage and C.L.R. James does the rest. In these often confusing times one way to keep one’s head on straight and to chart a clear path to the future is to engage the analytical methods and theoretical insights of C.L.R. James. What you hold in your hands is an excellent starting point.”
—John H. Bracey Jr., professor of African-American Studies at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and co-editor of Strangers & Neighbors: Relations Between Blacks & Jews in the United States.

“C.L.R. James has arguably had a greater influence on the underlying thinking of independence movements in the West Indies and Africa than any living man.”
—Sunday Times

“It remains remarkable how far ahead of his time he was on so many issues.”
—New Society

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Book Events

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Reviews

• Libertarian Socialism: Politics in Black and Red— A Review
• A History of Pan-African Revolt in Black Agenda Report
• C.L.R. James’s A New Notion in Alternate Routes
• A History of Pan-African Revolt in the International Socialist Review
• A History of Pan-African Revolt: A Publishers Weekly Review
• C.L.R. James’s A New Notion in Radical Philosophy Review
• C.L.R. James’s Modern Politics in Marx and Philosophy
• A New Notion: Two Works by C.L.R. James
• What is Libertarian Socialism? An Anarchist-Marxist Dialogue
• Libertarian Socialism: Politics in Black and Red — A Libcom review
• A History of Pan-African Revolt in Insurgent Notes

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Interviews

• Watch E.P Thompson and C.L.R. James in Conversation

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Mentions

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Blog

• A History of Pan-African Revolt: An Excerpt
• Uncovering a C.L.R. James treasure trove
• A New Notion: The World View of CLR James