Maurizio Bisogno · Philosopher & Writer
Books & Publications
A body of work spanning critical theory, Marxist philosophy, epistemology, and philosophical fiction — available in English and Italian.
Exploring Marxism
Series · 9 volumesA rigorous yet accessible series navigating the full breadth of Marxist thought — from foundational theory and dialectical materialism to cultural critique, aesthetics, and the legacies of Gramsci, Lenin, and Engels.
A Very Short Introduction to Marxism
A concise and accessible introduction to the fundamental concepts and debates within Marxist theory — covering its historical evolution, key ideas, and relevance to contemporary society.
Buy on AmazonA Very Short Introduction to Marxism: Volume 2
Deepening the exploration of Marxist theory, this volume extends the analysis of class, ideology, and historical materialism — building on the foundations established in Volume 1.
Buy on AmazonIntroduction to Leninism
A thought-provoking navigation of Leninism from its foundational principles to critical examinations — exploring democratic centralism, the vanguard, and Leninism’s role in contemporary political discourse.
Buy on AmazonIntroduzione al marxismo di Antonio Gramsci
An introduction to Gramsci’s intellectual legacy — from cultural hegemony to the organic intellectual, exploring the continuing relevance of his thought for the analysis of power and emancipatory political practice.
Buy on AmazonLavorare Pensando, Pensare Lavorando
A pamphlet that challenges the structure of power — exploring the link between labour, ideology and culture through Marx, Gramsci, the Frankfurt School and Sohn-Rethel, laying the basis for a political programme uniting theory and praxis.
Buy on AmazonThe Pleasure Trap
Drawing from critical theory and modern psychology, this book dives into the “hidden games” of culture — where pleasure is weaponised, creativity commodified, and individuality moulded to serve the machine of mass production.
Buy on AmazonA Very Short Introduction to Dialectical Materialism
A journey through dialectical thought — presenting Marxist philosophy with clarity, revealing how contradictions drive change, and providing tools to analyse societal structures and envision transformation.
Buy on AmazonThe Forgotten Revolutionary
Reclaiming Engels’ rightful place in the pantheon of revolutionary thinkers — exploring his dual roles as scholar and activist, his pioneering ideas on labour and gender equality, and his enduring influence on political thought.
Buy on AmazonIntroduction to Marxist Aesthetics
A compelling analysis of art’s function within capitalism — exploring the Frankfurt School’s critique of culture industries, the dialectical relationship between art and society, and the possibilities of revolutionary aesthetics.
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Standalone · 4 titlesPhilosophy, fiction, esoteric inquiry, and cultural critique — independent works that extend beyond the Exploring Marxism series.
The Tarot Project
After decades of practice since 1986, Bisogno contributes a philosophical interpretation of the Tarot situated within Tradition — arguing that the cards convey objective, trans-individual knowledge beyond mere divination.
Buy on AmazonNEO-TECH: A Very Short Introduction
An examination of the Neo-Tech philosophical system — its synthesis of objectivism, individualism, and rational egoism — approached with characteristic critical rigour.
Buy on AmazonLa filosofia è la vita
A single-volume edition collecting the complete La Filosofia è la Vita series — 342 pages of insights on the many dimensions of human experience, in an intimate and accessible philosophical prose.
Buy on AmazonL’assente
A sentimental education for those who believe growing up can be a conscious act. Lyrical and intimate prose that probes the interior life of Sigi — a young man searching for a personal and creative expression of feeling.
Buy on AmazonThe Complete Collection
All titles available on Amazon in paperback, Kindle, and audiobook formats.
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