Welcome to Virago – A feminist publisher of outstanding books for all readers
Since we began in 1973, our mission has been to champion women’s voices and bring them to the widest possible readership around the world. From fiction and politics to history and classic children’s stories, our writers continue to win acclaim, break new ground and enrich the lives of readers. More recently, as part of our commitment to an ever more inclusive feminism, we also publish and welcome submissions from writers of underrepresented genders.
This collector’s edition of Carter’s classic features artwork by Andrea Zanatelli, gold foil finishes and custom endpapers. Limited to just 1000 copies, this limited edition is available exclusively from the Virago Store.
Rumer Godden (1907-1998) An acclaimed author of over sixty works of fiction and non-fiction for adults and children, Rumer Godden was born in England, she and her siblings grew up in Narayanganj, India, and she later spent many years living in Kolkata and Kashmir. Several of her novels were made into films, including Black Narcissus,…
The dazzling lost classic, and a Lit Hut Most Anticipated Book of 2025. Acquired by Toni Morrison, championed by Gayl Jones, and almost forgotten for forty years, Fish Tales is a fierce, fearless modern classic for our own fragmented times. 'Candid, fast and alive' Raven Leilani 'Fast, fearless, so full of life it…
