Author: Partisan Faction
History of activism – protests that shaped the world
From the Women's March on Versailles to Black Lives Matter - the history of protest, activism and resistance, and the moments that changed everything.
Art movements explained – the complete guide from 1850 to now
From Impressionism to AFRICOBRA - the complete guide to all major art movements. How styles evolved, who made them, and why they still matter today.
Ken Loach – One of Britain’s most powerful cinematic voices
Celebrating British director Ken Loach, from Kes and I, Daniel Blake to Sorry We Missed You and examining his focus on class, labour and justice
The Pirate Bay: From Napster to AI
Explore The Pirate Bay’s legacy from Napster to Spotify and AI—piracy, copyright, streaming, creator rights, and who really controls digital culture.
The Ground breaking Women in Science
Explore the history of women in science, from Franklin to Bell Burnell: landmark discoveries, systemic bias, and the ongoing fight for recognition.
The Architecture of Power
Discover how empires, money and stories rule the world: power’s architecture across media, markets, algorithms, propaganda and today’s geopolitics.
Ursula K. Le Guin – vision, feminism and speculative fiction
Delving into Ursula K. Le Guin’s visionary imagination, where feminism, philosophy, and political critique converge in global speculative fiction.
The Climate Crisis and the Heat of Truth
Pen vs Sword Books’ Climate Matters explores how essential climate books unite science, activism and culture to confront the climate crisis and inspire action.
Laika – the Soviet space dog and ethics of sacrifice
Laika, the Soviet space dog: first in orbit, lost to history. A gripping look at science, ethics and the moral cost of the space race.
Palestine: Lives Between Maps
From Gaza’s rooftops to courtrooms, Palestinian literature turns memory into resistance and maps a path from survival to justice.
re-OpenLab: Robert Miles Revisited 04
Discover Robert Miles Hypnotronik - Revisited via OpenLab FM - an immersive, inspirational journey through electronic soundscapes from Ibiza.
LGBTQ+ rights – history, milestones and the fight ahead
Explore the global journey toward LGBTQ rights - history, milestones, Pride and ongoing advocacy for equality, dignity, and inclusion.
re-OpenLab: Mushroom Jazz 03 Revisited
Mark Farina Mushroom Jazz Revisited on pen vs sword: soulful road-trip house, timeless grooves and select cuts from JKriv to DJ Spinna. Listen now.
re-OpenLab: Bedouin Revisited 04 Part 1
Bedouin - Saga Radio revisited via OpenLab: Bonobo guest mix, eclectic electronic sets, Ibiza vibes and avant-garde culture.
Graphic Novels – Panels of Power
Explore how graphic novels fuse art and literature to reflect politics, culture and identity, from Maus to Persepolis, amplifying marginalised voices.
re-OpenLab: Robert Miles Revisited 03
Hypnotronik Revisited: Robert Miles's OpenLab odyssey - creative electronic journeys from Ibiza, visionary radio, enduring legacy.
re-OpenLab: Mushroom Jazz 02 Revisited
Mark Farina returns with Mushroom Jazz Revisited: an hour of soulful beats, trip-hop and groovy downtempo music on pen vs sword
re-OpenLab: Bedouin Revisited 02
Bedouin Saga Radio Revisited via OpenLab fm: eclectic electronic DJ sets and global guests from Ibiza
May Art Gallery
Explore the May 24 Gallery: more Promises Project artwork from Pen vs Sword. Dive into our image-rich zine bridging digital and analogue expression
