Before that, no publishers knew exactly what their counterparts were really doing elsewhere in africa, including neighbouring countries. 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 number of books on. The association is founded by and on behalf of south african publishers, in recognition of their particular role and responsibility in protecting and promoting the bill of rights which forms part of the constitution of the republic. The publishers association of south africa aims to. It is a member of afrilivres, an association of african publishers. They focused on publishing works of southern fiction before. Biography book publishers book publishing directory. The unit is a component of the cultural development section whose strategic focus is the advancement of the economic potential of creative industries to contribute job creation, reduction of poverty and skills development. There are a lot of guides to getting published, like this one, written by basil van rooyen specifically for the south african market. Academic publishing in southern africa publishers weekly. 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 western eyes. However, all ten other official languages are represented to some extent or another. While south africas many broadcasters and publications reflect the diversity of the population as a whole, the most commonly used language is english. Jonathan ball publishers also act as agents for british and american publishers, marketing and distributing books on their behalf in southern africa.
Academic and nonfiction authors association of south africa. The national library of south africas centre for the book also offers free writing. Pasa members publishers association of south africa. 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. Childrens literature research unit, university of south africa. As mentioned, in south africa, most publishers will accept a manuscript. Anfasa is a memberdriven association aiming to uphold and enhance the profile and status of academic and non fiction authors in south africa.
Publishers look for about 60 000 words for a novel but this changes from genre to. We are striving to become the number one resource website for publishers and writers. An earlier initiative, by the publishers association of south africa,and produced with the support of the south african department of arts and culture and the collaboration of national library of south africa. With a goal of getting south african authors work to the countrys readers, the african book trust is working to donate bookjs to library. We have recently started publishing south african fiction, in both english and afrikaans, to great success with our second novel, coldsleep lullaby, receiving the sunday times fiction prize 2006. The sa booksellers association would like to express their gratitude for the.
This is an online version of the pasa membership contact details. 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. Get your book published in 30 relatively easy steps. The association is founded by and on behalf of south african publishers, in recognition of their particular role and responsibility in protecting and promoting the bill of rights which forms part of the. Books and publishing department of sports, arts and culture. She joined lapa in 2004 and gained tremendous success with her romanza. We scour the internet to bring you the best resources to help you accomplish.
Pasa is the largest publishing industry body in south africa, committed to creativity, literacy, the free flow of ideas and encouraging a culture of reading. Apr 06, 2016 in marketing african fiction, the conventional practice among publishers both in africa and the west has been to simply tag a novel to a social issue. We focus on memoirs, essay collections and other forms of creative nonfiction. South africas first national association specially for authors of general nonfiction works, textbooks and academic books. Putting south african science fiction on the map books. Before that, no publishers knew exactly what their. National library of south africa nlsa paper manufactures association south africa pamsa publishers association of south africa pasa south african booksellers association saba south african library for the blind blindlib south african writers association sawa mission to establish a viable, sustainable book sector. African sun press is a publishing company based in cape town. This page features the sites of the best independent book publishers in the united states as selected by john kremer, author of 1001 ways to market your books. Bellebooks was founded in 1999 by a number of writers of southern fiction.
An earlier initiative, by the publishers association of south africa,and produced with the support of the south african department of arts and culture and the collaboration of national library of south africa, resulted in the publication of a substantial 630pp. Amagugu publishers amanza ltd apex books art initiates association of african universities the association of african universities is an international nongovernmental organisation set up by the universities in africa to promote cooperation among themselves and within the. 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. Our focus is currently on nonfiction books for adult readers. Bk publishing is a vibrant publishing house in the heart of pretoria. Promote and protect the rights and responsibilities of the publishing sector in south africa promote creativity, literacy, and the free flow of ideas. Heres our list of reputable book publishing companies you might consider working with. We specialise in south african history, politics and current affairs. South africa is being represented by a truly passionate group of publishing professionals come pay us a visit in hall. Coetzee, cry, the beloved country by alan paton, life and times of michael k by j.
For a list of traditional publishers, visit the publishing association of south africas. The department of arts and culture established the books and publishing unit in 2004. These play a critical role in understanding and analysing local book industry needs. Britz started her publishing career at perskor, and later worked as a story editor at huisgenoot. It is the most prolific publisher of childrens books in south africa. Amagugu publishers amanza ltd apex books art initiates association of african universities the association of african universities is an international nongovernmental organisation set up by the. Sa booksellers the official website of the south african. 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 number of books on africa each year.
We scour the internet to bring you the best resources to help you accomplish your goals. We strongly suggest that you read basil van rooyens book get your book published in 30 relatively easy steps for general advice on getting published in south africa. 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 guidelines for foundation and intermediate phase. May 26, 2011 putting south african science fiction on the map. Runs the african publishing institute, produces the kawi science books for african teenagers, publishes. The book publisher must publish books with great cover designs and interior text designs. Phoenix authors range from firsttime writers of childrens fiction, to wellknown. We are a young creative team of passionate publishers, journalists and graphic designers who focus on creating quality, proudly south african publications. The south african competition commission will investigate the publishers association of south africa pasa and its 91 members over allegations of fixing the. How not to talk about african fiction books the guardian. Go to the directory of american publishing companies to see a list of american publishing houses and american publishing services companies sorted by. The media of south africa has a large mass media sector and is one of africas major media centres.
We offer various publishing, corporate and creative services to the public. Publishers association of south africa posts facebook. This is africas bwesigye bwa mwesigire looks at the other side of the coin through the made in africa ii series, where he talks to seven publishers at the centre of the growth of new african. Religious publishers lighting the way south african book. Jewish interest is a subcategory on many publishers nonfiction lists. This page features the sites of the best independent book publishers in the united states as selected by john kremer, author of 1001 ways to market your. Our strength lies in our strong base of south african authors, the stories they have to tell or the advice they have to give.
Jonathan ball publishers is the leading publishers and distributors of english general books in south africa. While south africas many broadcasters and publications reflect the diversity of the population as a. Publish a book with penguin penguin books south africa. Publishing in african languages read african books. Possibilities for fiction publishing on the continent have opened up beyond south africa, to kenya, nigeria, zimbabwe and uganda.
Penguin random house south africa comprises the imprints penguin books south. The new company, known as random house struik pty ltd, brought together two of the countrys most prominent book publishers under the. We publish poetry, fiction and childrens books, all relating to africa in some way. Childrens fiction and nonfiction of south african titles each week based on sabookscan charts. This left many south african publishers who regularly attend the fair either stuck in. 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. Here are six african american publishers who remain in the trade, committed to sharing highquality literature and non fiction to challenge and inform. We are a young creative team of passionate publishers, journalists and graphic designers who focus on creating quality, proudly south. Library and information association of south africa liasa president of liasa deputy librarian university of cape town.
Dream of things is a member of the independent book publishers association ibpa and the affiliated midwest. Dream of things is a member of the independent 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. African book dealers and publishers american library association. The south african competition commission will investigate the publishers association of south africa pasa and its 91 members over allegations of fixing the prices and trading conditions of books, reports. Here are six africanamerican publishers who remain in the trade, committed to sharing highquality literature and nonfiction to challenge and inform. There are a lot of guides to getting published, like this one, written by basil van rooyen. Weve organized the list in an easily searchable table so you can quickly find the publishers that publish the type of book youre looking to get published. Books and publishing department of arts and culture. In marketing african fiction, the conventional practice among publishers both in africa and the west has been to simply tag a novel to a social issue. The south african book trade lost another stalwart on 12 december last year, when the death of lapas fiction publisher cecilia britz stunned the afrikaans book community. Bookstorm currently only publishes non fiction titles aimed at the south african market.
African book trust raise funds for south africas library collections. Although they publish a variety of genres, they specialise in nonfiction. Organisations supportive of african publishing hans zell publishing. You can contact the publishers association of south africa pasa on 021. Weve organized the list in an easily searchable table so you can quickly.
They focused on publishing works of southern fiction before creating the now substantial imprint bellebridge, which is open to a wide variety of genres including, cozy mysteries, womens fiction, romance, fiction, nonfiction, science fiction, horror, fantasy. The publishers association of south africa estimates that only 45%. South africa is being represented by a truly passionate group of publishing professionals come pay us a visit in hall 6 of the fair. South africa s first national association specially for authors of general non fiction works, textbooks and academic books. Manuscript submission verity publishers south africa. The unit is a component of the cultural development section whose strategic focus is the advancement of the. African publishers network apnet was founded by thinktank african publishers from 9 countries at a conference in harare, zimbabwe in 1992. Academic and non fiction authors association of south africa anfasa chairperson anfasa head of african language university of kwazulunatal. 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.
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