Bk publishing is a vibrant publishing house in the heart of pretoria. African book trust raise funds for south africas library collections. We focus on memoirs, essay collections and other forms of creative nonfiction. 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. A few tips on getting published exclusive books blog.
Childrens literature research unit, university of south africa. Penguin random house south africa comprises the imprints penguin books south. Academic and non fiction authors association of south africa anfasa chairperson anfasa head of african language university of kwazulunatal. Weve organized the list in an easily searchable table so you can quickly. Here are six african american publishers who remain in the trade, committed to sharing highquality literature and non fiction to challenge and inform.
It is a member of afrilivres, an association of african publishers. We offer various publishing, corporate and creative services to the public. Pasa members publishers association of south africa. Although they publish a variety of genres, they specialise in nonfiction. Our strength lies in our strong base of south african authors, the stories they have to tell or the advice they have to give. 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. Manuscript submission verity publishers south africa. For a list of traditional publishers, visit the publishing association of south africas. May 26, 2011 putting south african science fiction on the map.
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. South africa s first national association specially for authors of general non fiction works, textbooks and academic books. 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. Publishers association of south africa and dti thanks for making all of this possible. We scour the internet to bring you the best resources to help you accomplish. 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. The south african competition commission will investigate the publishers association of south africa pasa and its 91 members over allegations of fixing the. We scour the internet to bring you the best resources to help you accomplish your goals. Our focus is currently on nonfiction books for adult readers. Heres our list of reputable book publishing companies you might consider working with. With a goal of getting south african authors work to the countrys readers, the african book trust is working to donate bookjs to library.
This left many south african publishers who regularly attend the fair either stuck in. Dream of things is an independent publisher founded in 2009. 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. Jewish interest is a subcategory on many publishers nonfiction lists. 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. The national library of south africas centre for the book also offers free writing.
Putting south african science fiction on the map books. The media of south africa has a large mass media sector and is one of africas major media centres. Get your book published in 30 relatively easy steps. The new company, known as random house struik pty ltd, brought together two of the countrys most prominent book publishers under the. Biography book publishers book publishing directory. The department of arts and culture established the books and publishing unit in 2004.
Possibilities for fiction publishing on the continent have opened up beyond south africa, to kenya, nigeria, zimbabwe and uganda. However, all ten other official languages are represented to some extent or another. 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. It is the most prolific publisher of childrens books in south africa. Phoenix authors range from firsttime writers of childrens fiction, to wellknown. 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. Bellebooks was founded in 1999 by a number of writers of southern fiction. Dream of things is a member of the independent book publishers association ibpa and the affiliated midwest. Jonathan ball publishers also act as agents for british and american publishers, marketing and distributing books on their behalf in southern africa. There are a lot of guides to getting published, like this one, written by basil van rooyen. 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. Organisations supportive of african publishing hans zell publishing. Coetzee, cry, the beloved country by alan paton, life and times of michael k by j.
Books and publishing department of sports, arts and culture. 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. 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. While south africas many broadcasters and publications reflect the diversity of the population as a. Student book purchase rates, never high, are even lower with the new student populations of underprivileged south africans. Dream of things is a member of the independent book. How not to talk about african fiction books the guardian. Bookstorm currently only publishes non fiction titles aimed at the south african market.
There are a lot of guides to getting published, like this one, written by basil van rooyen specifically for the south african market. She joined lapa in 2004 and gained tremendous success with her romanza. These play a critical role in understanding and analysing local book industry needs. Publishers association of south africa posts facebook. 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. African publishers network apnet was founded by thinktank african publishers from 9 countries at a conference in harare, zimbabwe in 1992.
Academic publishing in southern africa publishers weekly. They focused on publishing works of southern fiction before. 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. 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. Go to the directory of american publishing companies to see a list of american publishing houses and american publishing services companies sorted by. Anfasa is a memberdriven association aiming to uphold and enhance the profile and status of academic and non fiction authors in south africa. Library and information association of south africa liasa president of liasa deputy librarian university of cape town. 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. Childrens fiction and nonfiction of south african titles each week based on sabookscan charts. African book dealers and publishers american library association. Publishers look for about 60 000 words for a novel but this changes from genre to.
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. The sa booksellers association would like to express their gratitude for the. 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. Runs the african publishing institute, produces the kawi science books for african teenagers, publishes. You can contact the publishers association of south africa pasa on 021. The publishers association of south africa estimates that only 45%. 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. Before that, no publishers knew exactly what their. 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. Publishing in african languages read african books. Before that, no publishers knew exactly what their counterparts were really doing elsewhere in africa, including neighbouring countries.
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. Promote and protect the rights and responsibilities of the publishing sector in south africa promote creativity, literacy, and the free flow of ideas. While south africas many broadcasters and publications reflect the diversity of the population as a whole, the most commonly used language is english. South africa is being represented by a truly passionate group of publishing professionals come pay us a visit in hall.
A notable recent edition to this category is the jews in south africa, published by jonathan ball. The book publisher must publish books with great cover designs and interior text designs. We publish poetry, fiction and childrens books, all relating to africa in some way. 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. Religious publishers lighting the way south african book. Sa booksellers the official website of the south african. We specialise in south african history, politics and current affairs. As mentioned, in south africa, most publishers will accept a manuscript. Academic and nonfiction authors association of south africa. South africas first national association specially for authors of general nonfiction works, textbooks and academic books. This is an online version of the pasa membership contact details. Publishers look for about 60 000 words for a novel but this changes from genre to genre and publisher to publisher.
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. 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. Publish a book with penguin penguin books south africa. We are striving to become the number one resource website for publishers and writers.
Books and publishing department of arts and culture. Here are six africanamerican publishers who remain in the trade, committed to sharing highquality literature and nonfiction to challenge and inform. 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. 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. The publishers association of south africa aims to. 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.
African sun press is a publishing company based in cape town. The unit is a component of the cultural development section whose strategic focus is the advancement of the. We are a young creative team of passionate publishers, journalists and graphic designers who focus on creating quality, proudly south. 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.
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