Metis Publishing
Metis Publishing is a Turkish publishing house founded in 1982.
Last updated September 2, 2026
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Overview
Metis Publishing (Metis Yayınları) was founded in 1982 by a group of leftist university graduates. Initially focusing on non-fiction, it began publishing Turkish and translated literature after 1987. The publisher has organized various campaigns around books, publishing, reading, criticism, and freedom of thought and expression.
History
Metis Yayınları was founded in 1982. The founders were 5-6 university students with leftist views who had participated in the social opposition movements of their era. They established Metis as a cultural and political focus, aiming to continue research, questioning, discussion, and learning. Until 1987, the publishing house dealt only with non-fiction books; after that date, it also began publishing Turkish and translated literature. Over time, the books were grouped into different series. The publisher has organized various campaigns around themes of books, publishing, reading, criticism, and freedom of thought and expression.
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