Firebox is a political project, initiated by Counterfire, following in the footsteps of the Chartist’s meeting halls, Sylvia Pankhurst’s International Club, right down to Eric Hobsbawn’s and E P Thompson’s involvement in the Partisan cafe. We want to be a showcase for all that is best on the left. This project’s name, design, decor, menu and programme of events should all reflect this aim. We host a whole range of readings, book launches, exhibitions, films and talks designed to build the movements, raise awareness and strengthen the left. Participating in the Book Crossing initiative is one more way in which we hope to build on our aims - engaging with readers in the UK worldwide to promote literacy and the revolutionary nature of the written word!