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OR Books is an independent publisher based in New York, founded in 2009, with a catalogue focused on progressive politics, culture, and social issues. Customer reviews on this page offer insight into the buying experience at orbooks.com.
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About Orbooks
Founded
2009
Headquarters
40 Avenue C, New York, NY 10009
Main category
Books and publishing
Publishing frequency
Approximately 3 books per month
Print locations
USA, UK, India, Australia
Formats available
Print and e-book
Discount on mailing list
30% off for subscribers
Currency options
GBP, USD, INR
OR Books operates in the independent publishing segment, positioning itself as an alternative to mainstream publishing by selling directly to readers where possible and printing locally in the USA, UK, India, and Australia. The typical customer is politically engaged and drawn to titles on topics such as the Middle East, feminism, human rights, and media criticism. The publisher releases a highly selective list of approximately three books per month, combining established authors with new voices, and uses print-on-demand and platform-agnostic e-books to minimise waste. This approach is designed to serve readers, authors, and the environment more efficiently than conventional publishing models.
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Orbooks in the news
Recent updates and background about Orbooks, summarised in our own words.
Feminism, Gender, and Sexuality titles at OR Books
OR Books maintains a dedicated section for feminism, gender, and sexuality in its catalogue, reflecting the publisher's longstanding commitment to progressive social topics. The section is part of a broader catalogue spanning history, human rights, and literary studies.
Visit Orbooks →Human Rights and Law publications available
OR Books offers a curated selection of titles focused on human rights and law, consistent with its editorial focus on dissident voices and social justice. These books are available in both print and e-book formats.
Visit Orbooks →Graphic Art catalogue at OR Books
The Graphic Art section of the OR Books catalogue includes titles that reflect the publisher's interest in creative and visual forms of political and cultural expression. Works in this category sit alongside the publisher's broader fiction and poetry offerings.
Visit Orbooks →Summaries by Image Review based on publicly available sources and our own editing. External links may contain affiliate links.
What others ask about Orbooks
Answers to the most common questions, based on search behaviour and our own research.
Is OR Books a trustworthy webshop?
OR Books has been operating since 2009 and is founded by publishing industry veterans John Oakes and Colin Robinson. The publisher has received positive coverage from outlets including Dazed, CounterPunch, and BoingBoing, and distributes to both independent bookstores and online platforms.
How does OR Books ship its orders?
OR Books prints locally in the USA, UK, India, and Australia and ships promptly when a book is released. The company states it prefers to sell directly to customers to ensure a faster and more efficient fulfilment process.
Can I get a discount at OR Books?
Yes, OR Books offers a 30% discount to subscribers of its mailing list. Some individual titles also carry a 20% discount, as listed on the website.
What subjects does OR Books publish?
OR Books covers a wide range of subjects including politics, feminism and gender, the Middle East, human rights, journalism, history, fiction, poetry, and technology. The catalogue is selective and editorially driven rather than broad in scope.
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