Sol Publishing

Sol Publishing (Sol Yayınları) is a Turkish publishing house founded in 1965 by Muzaffer İlhan Erdost. It specializes in Marxist-Leninist literature, having translated the theoretical and philosophical works of Karl Marx, Friedrich Engels, Vladimir Lenin, Josef Stalin, and Mao Zedong into Turkish. The publisher holds a significant place in Turkey's intellectual history for making these foundational communist texts accessible to Turkish readers. The founder, originally named Muzaffer Erdost, changed his name to Muzaffer İlhan Erdost after his brother İlhan Erdost was detained following the 12 September 1981 military coup, accused of printing and possessing banned publications, and beaten to death in Mamak Military Prison. In memory of his brother, the publisher added İlhan's name to his own. Every year on 7 November, the anniversary of İlhan Erdost's death, the publishing house sells its books at half price. Sol Publishing operates from Ankara, Turkey. Its catalog includes works by major communist leaders and theorists. The publisher distributes its books through İlhanilhan Kitabevi in Ankara and via mail order, offering a 30% discount on requested books. Payment can be made via postal check or bank transfer to specified accounts. The publisher remains active and continues to serve readers interested in Marxist-Leninist literature.

Sol Publishing (Sol Yayınları) was founded in 1965 by Muzaffer İlhan Erdost in Turkey. From its inception, the publishing house focused on Marxist-Leninist literature, translating and publishing the theoretical and philosophical works of Karl Marx, Friedrich Engels, Vladimir Lenin, Josef Stalin, and Mao Zedong into Turkish. This made a significant contribution to the dissemination of communist thought in Turkey. A tragic turning point occurred after the 12 September 1981 military coup (often referred to as the 12 Eylül Darbesi). The founder's brother, İlhan Erdost, was detained on accusations of printing and possessing banned publications. He was beaten to death in Mamak Military Prison. Following this, the founder, previously known as Muzaffer Erdost, added his brother's name to his own, becoming Muzaffer İlhan Erdost. This act memorialized his brother and underscored the publisher's commitment to its political mission. In remembrance of İlhan Erdost, the publishing house holds an annual sale on 7 November, the anniversary of his death, offering all books at half price. This tradition continues as a tribute. Sol Publishing remains active in Ankara, Turkey. It distributes its books through İlhanilhan Kitabevi and via mail order, providing a 30% discount on requested books. The publisher's catalog continues to serve readers interested in Marxist-Leninist classics and related political theory.

• 1981

  İlhan Erdost, brother of the founder, dies after being beaten in Mamak Military Prison following the 12 September coup.

• 1965

  Sol Publishing founded by Muzaffer İlhan Erdost.

• Founder changes his name to Muzaffer İlhan Erdost to honor his brother.

• Annual half-price book sale established on 7 November, the anniversary of İlhan Erdost's death.

Specialist publisher of Marxist-Leninist literature in Turkey.

• Turkish translations of works by Karl Marx

• Turkish translations of works by Friedrich Engels

• Turkish translations of works by Vladimir Lenin

• Turkish translations of works by Josef Stalin

• Turkish translations of works by Mao Zedong

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