Quilombo Bookstore, Bookshop in Paris, France
Librairie Quilombo is a small independent bookshop in the 11th arrondissement of Paris, on the Rue Voltaire. Its selection focuses on left-wing politics, anti-capitalism, ecology, and social movements, with a strong emphasis on small and independent publishers.
The shop was founded in 2002 by a group of people who wanted to spread ideas about freedom, equality, and social resistance. Since then, it has grown into a meeting point for activists and independent publishers in Paris.
The name "Quilombo" comes from the history of escaped enslaved people in Latin America who built their own free communities. This reference shows in the shelves, which are filled with books on resistance, ecology, and social justice.
The shop is open Tuesday to Saturday, in the afternoon and evening. If you are looking for a specific title, it is worth checking the website beforehand, as the online stock does not always match what is currently on the shelves.
The shop also acts as a small publisher and maintains ties with organizations supporting indigenous rights in Mexico and Palestinian resistance. The red that runs through the shop's visual identity is described by the owners as a sign of passion, not of any specific party.
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