Beacon Press Mourns the Passing of Howard Zinn

  Photo by Roslyn Zinn

The staff of Beacon Press deeply mourns the passing of Howard Zinn, historian, author, playwright, social activist, and friend.

In the coming days, we will share remembrances of Zinn, along with some of his own words. Until then, here are links to obituaries and some places where you can read Zinn's words online.

Boston Globe: Historian-Activist Zinn Dies

New York Times: Howard Zinn, Historian, Dies at 87

Democracy Now! Howard Zinn Tribute

Daniel Ellsberg: A Memory of Howard Zinn

The Nation: Goodbye, Howard Zinn

Guernica Magazine interview: A People's History of Howard Zinn

Comments

[Michael Patrick MacDonald]

First blurb I ever received was by Howard. And the most prized blurb to this day. The concept of "A People's History" gave me a purpose, way beyond that of "memoir," in the writing of All Souls.