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Ithaka Press

A journey of adventure and discovery

Ithaka Press is a narrative nonfiction imprint dedicated to books which shed a light on important topics and take you on journeys into the unknown. From history and memoir to reportage and books about psychology or technology, it publishes the best and most urgent new non-fiction writing from the UK and further afield.

Ithaka is named after the kingdom of Odysseus. Our readers – curious, ever hungry for new ideas – will similarly adventure into uncharted territory, led by enthralling storytelling and a thirst for discovery.

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A gripping work of reportage that tells the true story of a pivotal moment in Ukraine’s war

Always Take notes – Simon Akam & Rachel Lloyd

The hosts of the hit podcast ask award-winning authors to share the secrets to their success, and the lessons learnt along the way.

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The Nazi Conspiracy

Brad Meltzer & Josh Mensch

Master Slave Husband Wife

Ilyon Woo

Fat Talk

Virginia Sole-Smith

Culture

Martin Puchner

Going Mainstream

Julia Ebner

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