Kaos Yayınları
Turkish independent publishing house founded in 1994, known for translating anarchist classics and libertarian thought into Turkish.
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History
Kaos Yayınları was founded in 1994 by Gazi Bertal and Zelha Cangi, at a time when anarchist literature was virtually absent from the Turkish publishing scene. From its inception, the publishing house set out to make available in Turkish the key texts of anarchist thought, both classical and contemporary, as well as works on broader libertarian struggles. Its early catalogue included translations of major anarchist thinkers and histories, such as Anarşizm, Bir Düşünce ve Hareketin Tarihi (1997), Bakunin (1998), Kronştad 1921 (1998), Sanayi Toplumu ve Geleceği (1996), and Gelecekteki İlkel (2000). These publications introduced Turkish readers to figures like Bakunin, Kropotkin, and Murray Bookchin, and to events like the Kronstadt rebellion. Over the decades, Kaos Yayınları expanded its list to include works on ecology, anti-industrialism, and critiques of nationalism, as seen in titles like Milliyetçilik ve Kültür and Doğal Tarımın Yolu. The publisher also ventured into periodicals, issuing the magazines Ateş Hırsızı and Kara Mecmua, which further disseminated anarchist and libertarian ideas. The Unabomber manifesto was among its controversial releases, reflecting a willingness to engage with radical critiques of technology and society. In the 2020s, the publisher continued to operate as an independent entity, maintaining an online presence and participating in book fairs. In 2026, it announced a relocation to Çanakkale and showcased new and forthcoming titles on its website, including Anarşizm: Bir Düşünce ve Hareketin Tarihi, Biricik ve Mülkiyeti (both hardcover and paperback), and Bakunin. The website also features e-books and second-hand items, indicating an adaptation to digital retail and a commitment to sustainability. Throughout its history, Kaos Yayınları has remained a niche but influential voice in Turkish intellectual life, dedicated to the anarchist tradition and libertarian thought.
- 2026
Announces relocation to Çanakkale and participation in Edremit Book Fair.
- 2005
Publication of Tanrının Egemenliği İçinizdedir.
- 2001
Publication of Karşılıklı Yardımlaşma.
- 2000
Publication of Anarko Sendikalizm and Gelecekteki İlkel.
- 1998
Publication of Bakunin and Kronştad 1921.
- 1997
Publication of Anarşizm, Bir Düşünce ve Hareketin Tarihi.
- 1996
Publication of Sanayi Toplumu ve Geleceği.
- 1994
Kaos Yayınları is founded by Gazi Bertal and Zelha Cangi.
Products and positioning
Specialist publisher of anarchist and libertarian literature in Turkish, aiming to fill a gap in the Turkish publishing landscape.
1997
Anarşizm, Bir Düşünce ve Hareketin Tarihi
1998
Bakunin
1998
Kronştad 1921
1996
Sanayi Toplumu ve Geleceği
2000
Gelecekteki İlkel
2001
Karşılıklı Yardımlaşma
2000
Anarko Sendikalizm
2005
Tanrının Egemenliği İçinizdedir
Biricik ve Mülkiyeti
Unabomber manifestosu
Ateş Hırsızı (magazine)
Kara Mecmua (magazine)
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