LeftWord Books is an Indian publishing house based in New Delhi, specialising in works on left-wing politics, Marxism, history, and social sciences. The publisher is known for issuing titles by Indian and international authors associated with progressive and socialist thought, and operates as part of the broader ecosystem of left-leaning intellectual publishing in India.
| Type | Publishing house |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | New Delhi, India |
| Country | India |
| Focus | Politics, Marxism, history, social sciences |
| Language | English (with translations) |
LeftWord Books functions as a publisher of non-fiction and political literature in India, with a catalogue that draws on Marxist theory, Indian political history, anti-imperialist writing, and contemporary social commentary. Its list features works by academics, activists, journalists, and political figures, and it has issued reprints and translations of classic works in the socialist tradition alongside new scholarship.
The press is associated with May Day Bookstore in Delhi, which serves as a retail outlet and a venue for book launches, discussions, and cultural events linked to its publishing programme.
The publisher's output typically includes:
LeftWord Books occupies a distinct niche within Indian publishing as one of the few houses dedicated primarily to left political thought. By making both Indian and international works in this tradition available to English-language readers, it contributes to scholarly and public debate on questions of class, caste, secularism, labour, and foreign policy.