But it also means that you have to take responsibility for the success of your book, and while this can seem daunting to new authors, again in our small market, individuals have relatively easy access to. Pages in category book publishing companies of south africa the following 8 pages are in this category, out of 8 total. There are profiles of 29 companies, including major publishers such as pearson south africa which is the largest player in the local educational publishing segment, and media24, whose book publishing subsidiary nb publishers is the market leader in the general books segment. In this section we look at the main players and the main trends in publishing in south africa and the world, explore key concepts like intellectual property, digital rights management, we consider the role of the publisher and examine the educational and economic background to publishing in sa, and explore critical ethical, social and cultural. Buy africanpublished books online here for immediate shipping worldwide. Book publishing in south africa is a very small industry. Quickfox publishing is your professional book publishing partner. All ebooks are written exclusively for the publisher by. Best south african books great books written by south africans. Manuscript submissions verity publishers south africa. A few tips on getting published exclusive books blog. You have spent many hours working on your book and to neglect having it structurally edited, and not having the production and printing done by professionals, can prove to be a big disappointment for many selfpublished authors.
There are profiles of 29 companies, including major publishers such as pearson south africa which is the largest player in the local educational publishing segment, and media24, whose book. Best south african books meet your next favorite book. Isobel dixon is a director of the blake friedmann literary agency, where she represents writers from around the world. Please select a country afghanistan albania algeria american samoa andorra angola anguilla antarctica antigua and barbuda argentina armenia aruba australia austria azerbaijan. South africa is your in depth guide to the very best of south africa. Im a south african and my books are on the exclusive books website but how does one get it in store. Books and publishing department of sports, arts and culture. Quickfox publishing is a leading custom publishing company in south africa. Self publish of extreme importance for any writer who selfpublishes their book is the quality of the end product. Bookstorm is a boutique book publishing company offering focused experience and innovation in the creation of books for the south african market. 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. The white separatist boeremag conspirators on trial by.
We offer a professional onestop book publishing service, as well as standalone editorial, graphic design, typesetting, production, printing, ebook and distribution services for authors and companies who seek professional input, highquality production, and a team who is willing to go the extra mile. The national library of south africas centre for the book also offers free. The market for general trade books is small, and unlike in developed markets, where general books are sold in much larger volumes, local sales of 5,000 copies make a title a bestseller. 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. Quickfox publishing is your professional book publishing. In this book, miriam depicts three contrasting worlds. One of the major book publishers in south africa of english general books, johnathan ball publishers was formed in 1976 and publishes and distributes books about south african history, current affairs, politics and also some fiction. Cover design the book cover will be designed by a professional book designer you will provide us with a creative brief of what you see as the front cover image and we will give you a. Apr 14, 2015 isobel dixon is a director of the blake friedmann literary agency, where she represents writers from around the world.
Recent edited books include landscapes and landforms of south africa 2015, springer, with s. Book publishing in africa is a group for bookpublishing and bookselling professionals, as well as media professionals and authors with an interest in publishing and the book trade in africa. Who can i consult if i have general enquiries about publishing in south africa. Im a published author and have currently written three books,via an american publisher. South africa has an established book publishing industry centred on educational content. Feb 07, 2020 south africa has an established book publishing industry centred on educational content. Grab and quaternary environments of south africa 2016, cambridge university press, with s. This means, if you want your books to be in stores in south africa, use south african business that knows the local book publishing, distribution and marketing industry. Educating yourself on the processes involved in created and publishing a good book can sometimes seem daunting. Literary agent isobel dixons passions span africa and beyond. All ebooks are written exclusively for the publisher by specialists. Braby pty ltd is the largest and longest established specialist business directory publisher in southern africa having been in continuous operation for 103 years. A stepbystep guide to getting your book published anywhere in. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book.
Amazon kdp has dozens of free templates in microsoft word that you can download. Heres an extract, but you can check out the full article here mousehand is a selfpublishing company, run by simon nye as a subsidiary of readhill publishing. South africa, the drc and kenya, all drawn together by one common thread. Her clients have won all the major south african literary awards, and authors on her list have, among others, won the windham campbell prize, the commonwealth prize, and pen awards, and have been shortlisted for the man booker international prize, the man asian literary. The publishers association of south africa aims to. Your onestop shop for african books, african writers and african scholarship. We publish books for the general reading public in south africa books that will have a market in south african bookshops. We offer a professional onestop book publishing service, as well as standalone editorial, graphic design, typesetting, production, printing, ebook and distribution services for authors and companies who seek professional input, highquality production, and a team who. Bookboon is a book publishing house of free ebooks. South africas industry for the publishing of books and. There are more than 120 publishers in the country, according to the publishers association of south africa pasa. Promote and protect the rights and responsibilities of the publishing sector in south africa. However, you can force amazon to pricematch an ebook by making that ebook free on. Feb 06, 2020 there are profiles of 29 companies, including major publishers such as pearson south africa which is the largest player in the local educational publishing segment, and media24, whose book.
It can be, especially when youre paying for it all yourself. Clarkes bookshop established in 1956 is situated in cape town, south africa and carries both new and second hand books on southern africa. Book publishing in africa is a group for book publishing and bookselling professionals, as well as media professionals and authors with an interest in publishing and the book trade in africa. African books collective is a major new selfhelp initiative by a group of african publishers to promote their books in europe, north america, and in commonwealth countries outside africa. The company was started by basil van rooyen and louise grantham. In the first place, any serious discussion about book publishing in indigenous languages in any part of africa will inevitably raise the issue of colonialism. Penguin random house south africa comprises the imprints penguin books. With over 58 million people, it is the worlds 24thmost populous nation and covers an area of 1,221,037 kilometres 758,717 mi. Do you dream of writing and publishing your own book in kwazulu natal region. Publishing world sa, goodwood, western cape, south africa. Mme publishing develops nonfiction titles that tell the untold stories of africa and africans.
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. The geography of south africa contemporary changes and. Her clients have won all the major south african literary awards, and authors on her list have, among others, won the windham campbell prize, the commonwealth prize, and pen awards, and have been shortlisted for the man booker international prize, the man asian literary prize. Rogerson is research professor at the school of tourism and hospitality, college of business and economics, university of johannesburg.
The republic of south africa is the most recent of the three. It is important that you attach a cover letter to your book proposal. South africa has an established book publishing industry centred on. We interact with the book industry through the south african book. Other profiles include jacana media, in which a consortium led by two. The new company, known as random house struik pty ltd, brought together two of the countrys most prominent book publishers under the. For those who might be interested in pursuing a role in publishing, here are some places where you can get smarter, for a fee. One of the major book publishers in south africa of english general books.
Electronic versions of your full manuscript should be in one file and not separate chapters. South africa, officially the republic of south africa rsa, is the southernmost country in africa. If a decision is made to publish a manuscript, penguin books south africa will make you an offer based on what we believe to be the sales potential of the book in our market. If the offer is accepted, a publishing contract containing details of royalty payments and the rights and obligations of both parties will be drawn up. The 10 best book publishers in kwazulu natal region. From exploring the palace of the lost city to seeing the big five on safari in kruger national park to experiencing the multifaceted culture of a country with 11 official languages, visiting the rainbow nation is an adventure you will never forget. The book publishing industry in south africa is relatively small, but it is nevertheless a key factor in its economy. South africas industry for the publishing of books and other. Performing arts centre of the free state, bloemfontein playhouse company. Shop around and meet with selfpublishing service providers facetoface. African books collective is a non profit distribution collective owned by publishers on the continent. It is important that you send the early chapters so we can read the manuscript. We will arrange your isbn from the national library of south africa, and will also have it generated as a barcode for the back cover of the book.
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. Where to study publishing in south africa my ebook. In south africa, when submitting directly to a publisher, you will generally submit your. 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. 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. View 141 suppliers of book publishers in south africa on including nam publishers cc, macmillan publishers services pty ltd, media24 ltd, the citizen ltd. The first privately owned newspaper, the sa commercial advertiser was published in 1824, with thomas pringle and john fairbairn as editors. In addition, ibooks is my second largest source of income so. 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.
South africa is your indepth guide to the very best of south africa. My name is elrich martin,publisher name is revival waves of glory books and publishing and my book titles are. You need to know that the process will ask a lot effort. This book is uniquely african in its context and explores themes of identity, both selfimposed and individuated, and that which is placed on us externally. Publish a book with penguin penguin books south africa. The market for general trade books is small, and unlike in developed markets, where general books are sold. 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. In south africa, 200,000 books were downloaded in the last 12 months. The cape town book fair chatted to mousehands simon nye on selfpublishing as part of independent publishing in south africa.
If you love reading and writing and you dream of finding your own book among the ones from your favourite authors in a book store, you need to know a good publisher in kwazulu natal region writing a book is not easy at all, getting published is even harder. When choosing to publish independently, two of the most important things you will. Top 10 most popular and mustread south african books. In south africas small market, where even bestsellers do not equate to huge numbers of books sold, selfpublishing makes financial sense. Are you a south african author searching for a publisher.
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