Fredy Perlman was an American author, translator, and activist who played a significant role in radical political circles between 1934 and 1985. He is best known for his work Against His-Story, Against Leviathan!, a poetic and historical critique that examines the rise of state domination. Using the Hobbesian metaphor of the Leviathan, he traced the historical trajectory of power and control.
Beyond his original writing, Perlman was a dedicated publisher and translator. He was responsible for the first English translation of The Society of the Spectacle, which was published in 1970. His work as an activist and intellectual helped bridge European critical theory with American radical movements, leaving a lasting impact on anarchist thought.