We hope that the our story series will generate new interest in the remarkable story of the people and events in south africa. Urban books is a wellknown, mainstream indie book publisher that specializes in urban novels that focus on african american themes. South african publisher promotes black writers youtube. The book also goes back into south africa history, and explains the countrys ethnic mix though it has. Black belt communications independent publishers group. Bumble books, childrens book imprint of publishing print matters, was nominated for the bologna prize for the best publishers of the year africa. The publisher, but it normally reverts to you when the book goes out of print. In august 2008 random house south africa and struik publishers announced their merger to create a significant new player in the african book publishing industry. The book, how to get your book published in 30 relatively easy steps by basil van rooyen penguin books south africa is also a valuable source for south african authors. The fight to improve publishing in africa publishers weekly. You can also find south african publishing services companies. Dr diops book serves as fresh reminder to early 21st century readers that many of the energy ideas, economic ideas, and political ideas are not new. Home of geko publishing publishers of hintsas ghost, bless me father, sardo dance, in time, bko mag and. Black women seek information on a wide variety of topics including africanamerican hair care, health issues.
In a recent new york times article, nigerian writer tricia nwaubani argued that western publishers still determine the type of african fiction to be published and this is often for. Modjaji books is an independent publishing company based in cape town, south africa. We publish quality books and other publications with a focus on cultural and political history, biography and autobiography, art, photography and education. Black women seek information on a wide variety of topics including africanamerican hair care, health issues, relationship advice and career. Through the our story series, heritage publishers hopes to preserve the future of our past. Here are five black owned publishers currently operating in the us, offering you everything from poetry and childrens books to academic texts. Agents insight into the south africas childrens book. As a specialist in customer care training and consulting, reach publishing is definitely the right publisher to be with. The new company, known as random house struik pty ltd, brought together two of the countrys most prominent book publishers under the. A young black woman, who started her own company to promote the work of new of black writers, is making inroads in the industry. Black letter media publishes authors not only in south africa, but other african nations such as zimbabwe, uganda, kenya, tanzania and nigeria, among others. The publishing of the african drum, he said, started a discussion. Book publishing in africa is a group for book publishing and bookselling professionals, as well as media. Through generous project funding, the jlf is able to publish literature that otherwise would not be published due to its commercial viability.
In this book, miriam depicts three contrasting worlds. Jonathan ball publishers is the leading publishers and distributors of english general books in south africa. For the past thirty years i have had the extraordinary good fortune to travel frequently through rural southern africa and south africa in particular. Should i bring my manuscript in personally and wait for an editor to see me so that i can explain the plot or contents face to face. The publishers association of south africa aims to. Nelida publishing is a south african publisher that specializes in business books and other related materials.
First published in 1961, black belt features interviews with the. I always thought that publishing was something for foreigners, said thabiso mahlape, publisher of south africas blackbird books, a press established in 2015 to publish new black voices. List of book publishers in south africa south africa lists. First published in 1961, black belt features interviews with the worlds most prestigious martial artists and historical pieces on the philosophies of various combat styles, as well as indepth coverage of the latest techniques, weapons, selfdefense systems. Real african publishers independent publishers group. A short history of south african publishers building a book. Pasa is the largest publishing industry body in south africa, and is committed to creativity, literacy, the free flow of ideas and encouraging a culture of reading.
This comprehensive onevolume history of south africa goes beyond the achievement of democracy to look at the problems facing the new society in the period since nelson mandela ended his term as south africas first black president. The project is a direct response to the lack of suitable, accessible and affordable reading material. Our books are true to the spirit of modjaji the rain queen, a powerful female force for good, growth, new life and regeneration. Literary agents of south africa, self publishing companies of south africa, printers in south africa and more full list of services here you are currently viewing the directory of publishing companies in south africa. In the second part of the made in africa series, i am talking to a few publishers and platforms that promote african publishing in the above countries. This is a publisher in south africa that offers noveltybased, funfilled, educational materials. This is the day that thabiso mahlape launched her new book imprint blackbird books. Publish a book with penguin penguin books south africa. In south africas small market, where even bestsellers do not equate to huge numbers of books sold, selfpublishing makes financial sense. Black belt is the worlds leading selfdefense magazine and is dedicated to both the classical and the modern eclectic martial arts. Sep 03, 2015 2015 is an exciting year of discovery and celebration of south africas local initiatives in the field of childrens book publishing. Buka publications is a south african publishing company set up in south africa in 2005. How to get published publishers association of south africa.
In august 2008 random house south africa and struik publishers announced their merger to create a significant new player in the african book publishing. Media24 lifestyle, publishers of south africa s top lifestyle and magazine brands has aligned its sales and marketing activities with a solutionorientated, gotomarket approach that places. Dec 26, 2019 this is a publisher in south africa that offers noveltybased, funfilled, educational materials. Vivlia publishers an independant, black owned south. Meetse a bophelo the water of life is a social entrepreneurship imprint of bk publishing that aims to foster a love for books and reading, as well as build literacy levels and empower currently disadvantaged communities in south africa.
Mar, 2017 a young black woman, who started her own company to promote the work of new of black writers, is making inroads in the industry. Verity publishers is currently developing juvenile fiction and nonfiction titles with special preference for works written in line with south african dept of basic educations caps. We also offer custom book publishing, specialist assignment photography and high end customization and branding of our books for corporate gifting. Verity publishers is a publishing company located in south africa, we publish books of all kinds, including childrens books, academic books, fiction and non fiction. Black letter media offers a range of writing services. Book publishers of south africa list of book publishing. The publishers and distributors listed on this page are publishers and distributors in africa and around the world that either focus exclusively on africarelated books or publish a significant. Partridge africa helps writers celebrate africas vibrant culture and storytelling history through a wide range of publishing products and services. Editing, cover design, layout, printing, ebook conversion and more. The publisher, but it normally reverts to you when the.
Top 7 blackowned book publishers that you should know about. We publish the work of southern african women writers. Tamare house publishers 25 brixton station road, brixton, london sw2, telephone. The publishers and distributors listed on this page are publishers and distributors in africa and around the world that either focus exclusively on africa related books or publish a significant number of books on africa each year. Africanamerican book publishers in the united states, 1960. We specialise in south african history, politics and current affairs. Manuscript submissions verity publishers south africa. Ste publishers is an independent south african publisher founded in 1996.
Siphiwo published his initially published his book, when a man cries in english but later translated it to xhosa. We publish quality books and other publications with a focus on cultural and political history, biography and. In 1999 juta, the black management forum, some trade unions and other investors from south africa set up a joint venture with skotaville to reposition it. Being a blackowned publishing house in apartheid south africa, skotaville participated in international events like the frankfurt book fair. The indigenous languages publishing programme ilpp is a sectorial priority implemented by the south african book development council sabdc.
The new yorkbased publishing company was established by carl weber in 2002 and features urban renaissance books, urban soul, and urban christian books. Higgs, also wrote a rough guide to smallscale and selfpublishing 2005, centre for the book and the south african small publishers catalogue edited with maire fisher, 2006, centre for the. While africanamerican book publishers have been active in the united states since the second decade of the 19th century, the 1960s and 1970s saw a proliferation of publishing activity, with the establishment of many new publishing houses, an increase in the number of titles published, and significant growth in the number of africanamerican bookstores. Home of geko publishing publishers of hintsas ghost, bless me father, sardo dance, in time, bko. We are proficient in scriptwriting for a range of formats, including film, miniseries, long running series, telenovelas, dramas and soap operas. With a focus on publishing new african writers, black letter media, which was founded by duduzile zamantungwa mabaso in 2011, produces both print books and ebooks.
In august 2015 the face of south african publishing changed. Higgs, also wrote a rough guide to smallscale and selfpublishing 2005, centre for the book and the south african small publishers catalogue edited with maire fisher, 2006, centre for the book has consistently championed smallscale, self and independent publishing in south africa. Geko publishing, south africa, johannesburg, gauteng. Jonathan ball publishers also act as agents for british and american publishers, marketing and distributing books on their behalf in southern africa. And the best news is that its all online, so you dont have to venture very far to get all the latest news on our new books, great competitions and fabulous events.
How many copies does the average general book in south africa sell. Promote and protect the rights and responsibilities of the publishing sector in south africa. Black book shopspublishersoutlets uk black writers forum. Theres a new book club on the block, and if books are your thing, you definitely dont want to miss this. Where tv writing is concerned, we are well versed in both half an hour and full hour outputs.
The imprint, incubated by jacana media, provides a platform and a publishing home to both new voices and the existing generation of black writers and narratives. Jacana media book publishing company in south africa. You can see a list of all publishing houses in south africa. The jacana literary foundation jlf is a notforprofit organisation which seeks to promote and foster excellent writing from south and southern africa through a number of initiatives. Dec 16, 2015 siphiwo opined that black south african writers only began to be known beyond their border in the 1950s. This is a south african publisher of educational material for children of all ages. Viva mathematics grade 5 lb and workbook available in grades 46 august 14, 2018 by vivliauser 0. Hph publishing is a boutique publishing company specializing in high quality coffeetable books, guide books and photography art books. Contact us to find out more about our publications. Vivlia publishers an independant, black owned south african. You can contact the publishers association of south africa pasa on 021 4252721 who will be able to answer most questions on publishing and publishers in the country. South africa, the drc and kenya, all drawn together by one common thread. Publishing literature in southern africa publishers weekly.
Through this programme the sabdc aims to stimulate growth and development in the book sector, increase indigenous languages publishing and to support the ongoing production of south african authored. Blackowned publishers you need to know about book riot. Reach publishers are professional and get the job done first time correctly. Meetse a bophelo the water of life is a social entrepreneurship imprint of bk publishing that aims to foster a love for books and reading, as well as build literacy levels and empower.
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