Kaos Yayınları

Kaos Yayınları is an independent Turkish publishing house that has been issuing books on anarchism and libertarian thought since the 1990s. It was founded in 1994 by Gazi Berktal and Zelha Cengi and has since become one of the best-known publishing brands of the anarchist tradition in the Turkish-speaking world. According to its website, the press's mission is to introduce Turkish readers to the works of all libertarian struggles, with particular emphasis on the nearly one-hundred-and-fifty-year history of the anarchist movement, which is almost entirely unknown in Turkey. To this end, Kaos Yayınları has translated major classical and contemporary works of anarchist thought, making an important contribution to the study and dissemination of anarchism in Turkey. Its catalogue includes foundational texts such as Bakunin (1998), Anarchism: A History of Libertarian Ideas and Movements (1997), Industrial Society and Its Future (1996), Future Primitive (2000), Mutual Aid (2001), Anarcho-Syndicalism (2000), The Kingdom of God Is Within You (2005), Kronstadt 1921 (1998), The Ego and Its Own, and the "Unabomber" manifesto. The press also publishes magazines such as Hırsız Ateşi (Fire Thief) and Kara Dergi (Black Magazine). Its output spans political theory, history, ecology, and critiques of industrial civilization, reflecting a broad libertarian and anti-authoritarian editorial line. Beyond publishing, Kaos Yayınları runs an online bookstore and takes part in Turkish book fairs such as the Edremit Book Fair. The press has moved its operations to Çanakkale and announced this on its website. It offers both print and e-book editions and occasionally sells second-hand items. Although specific sales figures are not public, the press occupies a distinctive place in Turkish intellectual life as a publisher with a long-standing focus on anarchist and libertarian literature.

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.

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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