Cooperative bookstore and publisher · Spain

La Ciutat Invisible Cooperativa

A Catalan cooperative combining a neighborhood bookstore focused on critical thought with its own publishing imprint, clothing, and cooperative services.

About La Ciutat Invisible Cooperativa

A cooperative bookstore and more

La Ciutat Invisible Cooperativa is a Catalan cooperative that combines a neighborhood bookstore focused on critical thought with a line of clothing it produces itself. It has operated as a neighborhood bookshop since 2005.

Books and publishing

The bookstore's collection emphasizes critical thought, with sections for essays, literature, children's and young-adult books, and illustrated books. The cooperative also publishes books under the La ciutat invisible SCCL imprint, including its own titles and co-published works.

  • Book clubs and courses, including sessions on children's picture books and specific authors.
  • Books from publishers such as Virus, Descontrol, Kaos, Tigre de Paper, Libros del K.O., Anagrama, Astiberri, Andana, and Raig Verd.
  • Gift certificates and free shipping on selected products.

Clothing and cooperative services

Alongside its books, the cooperative sells clothing of its own design and production. Its services also include feminist-economy initiatives, cooperative and community-based studies, administrative services, and consulting.

Cooperative structure and contact

La Ciutat Invisible is organized as a cooperative and offers the option to join as a member. It also runs a space or program called La Comunal and publishes its own news. Main email: cooperativa@laciutatinvisible.coop. Additional emails: disseny.laciutatinvisible@gmail.com and laciutatinvisible@gmail.com.

In brief

Critical books and cooperative culture