Editions du Croquant are draped in red for the launch of their new collection. Anchored on the left, they launch the “Carton rouge!” collection. » with three titles with scarlet covers published this October 3 in bookstores.
For this committed house, part of a critical approach to the mechanisms of domination and publishing works by university researchers, the collection wants to differentiate itself from the rest of the catalog.
Engaged in current affairs
The objective is twofold. Basically, positions taken with the idea of challenging and getting speakers to react on very current subjects. For example, in Defeat the far right Ludivine Bantigny analyzes its strategy and media treatment in recent times.
Editions du Croquant also want to open up beyond the academic field. “Red card!” » is noticed by the form: in addition to its bright color, the collection wants to explore forms and freedoms in writing with testimonies, leaflets and political manifestos.
Denial of humanityof Claude Calameet Stand up, head held high! Manifesto to respond to racismof Fatma Bouvet de Maisonneuve complete the week’s outings. They are each printed in 800 copies.
Le Croquant editions are currently distributed by CED-CEDIF. The house operates in the form of a cooperative, a system in which, regardless of the number of shares, each member has one vote at the annual general meeting.
