Red Star (UK)

Red Star (UK) was a British socialist bookshop and publishing house active primarily during the late 1970s and 1980s. It played a significant role in disseminating Marxist and socialist literature throughout the United Kingdom.

The organization was involved in both importing and publishing books and pamphlets that were often difficult to obtain through mainstream commercial channels. Their selection focused on works covering various aspects of Marxist theory, political economy, labor history, international revolutionary movements, and contemporary political analysis from a socialist perspective.

Red Star (UK) acted as a hub for socialist activists, academics, and students. The bookshop served not only as a point of sale for literature, but also as a meeting place and a center for political discussion. They frequently organized talks, lectures, and debates on relevant political and social issues.

While the exact details of its formation and dissolution are sparsely documented in readily available public records, Red Star (UK) is remembered for its contribution to the socialist intellectual landscape of Britain during a period of significant political and social upheaval. Its impact can still be seen in the enduring availability of many of the titles it helped to popularize.