In the second part of the made in africa series, i am talking to a few publishers and platforms that promote african publishing. We publish quality books and other publications with a focus on cultural and political history, biography and autobiography, art. But it also means that you have to take responsibility for the success of your book. Want to hear more about books from pan macmillan south africa. Imagnary house is a publisher and bookstore of creative childrens and young adult fiction in south africa.
Find out more about our amazing childrens books and authors. The problem lies with book distribution rather than the book publishing sector. 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. Jun 28, 2017 imagnary house is a boutique publishing house for childrens books and youngadult literature in cape town, south africa. Imagnary house is a publisher and bookstore of creative childrens and youngadult fiction in south africa. A boutique publisher with a special focus on local kids. Jeremy boraine, publishing director of jonathan ball publishers, offers five reasons why books are so expensive in south africa. They are focused on building a larger market for african childrens authors and illustrators by both igniting the local readership and engaging with international readers, rights and literary agents. 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. The new company, known as random house struik pty ltd, brought together two of the countrys most prominent book publishers under the. Book publishers in south africa list of book publishers.
Discover thousands of books and authors, plus get exclusives on new releases, bestsellers, and more, at. In south africa, many publishers accept manuscripts directly from writers. We specialise in south african history, politics and current affairs. We are a young creative team of passionate publishers, journalists and graphic designers who focus on creating quality, proudly south african. 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. New africa books history starts with david philip publishers, which was founded in 1971 by marie philip and her late husband david. List of best book publishers in south africa, top book publishers in south africa, book publishers near me, best book publishers. Quickfox publishing is your professional book publishing.
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. Congozaire, angola, malawi, tanzania, zimbabwe, botswana, namibia, mozambique and south africa. Im a published author and have currently written three books,via an american publisher. Operating for over 60 years, we are experts in the field with. A few tips on getting published exclusive books blog. Awesome sa publishers an independant publisher of positive. Through generous project funding, the jlf is able to publish. List of book publishers in south africa south africa lists. Note that we have temporarily suspended pte academic testing in south africa. Each publisher has its own manuscript submission requirements. We provide throughout the world, but the main focus is on the southern african market. Books are an important part of the growth and development of any culture. We specialise in south african history, politics and.
Essentially, it lets writers and readers meet each other directly, without a middle man to take up to 90% of the profits. Im a south african and my books are on the exclusive books website but how does one get it in store. Following the announcement on 23 march 2020 by the government regarding a national lockdown to deal with coronavirus, our warehouse has taken the decision to temporarily shut down with immediate effect and therefore no deliveries will be taking place. In between school, writing and all her other activities, she made some time to answer a few questions about herself and her writing. Over a long and distinguished career, david philip published some of the great luminaries of african and south african. We offer a professional onestop book publishing service, as well as standalone editorial, graphic design, typesetting. 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. Bk publishing is a pretoriabased publishing house and design studio with big. Through the our story series, heritage publishers hopes to preserve the future of our past.
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. As a publishing house we are experienced at sending an authors book. Is it necessary to have the book illustrated before i submit my story to penguin books south africa. The page remains at this address as an archival and research resource. Publish a book with penguin penguin books south africa. Art publishers is a south african company specialising in publishing, product creation, souvenirs, merchandising and distribution. Some of the books we have helped publish have become bestsellers, others have been accepted by large publishing houses worldwide for reprint and translation rights. Printing of 100 copies, including delivery costs to a main centre in south africa. Self publishing is an established trend that has completely changed the world of book publishing. Corporate social investments with the many developmental and social upliftment issues facing south africa, oxford university press southern africa s socioeconomic development policy operates in such. Bookstorm media discussions surrounding the causes and effects of burnout are becoming more and more common.
In this book, miriam depicts three contrasting worlds. Penguin random house south africa will consider submissions in the following categories. How to get published publishers association of south africa. A lot of time and effort goes into developing and building longterm relationships with our authors. Operating for over 60 years, we are experts in the field with a solid foundation of clients and suppliers.
Please note that as of july 2015, this page is no longer being actively updated or maintained. Do you dream of writing and publishing your own book in south africa. Boutique books self publishing editing publish own. 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. If a child cannot learn in the way we teach, we must teach in a way the child can learn. Bk publishing is a vibrant publishing house in the heart of pretoria. Or if you cant find a publisher interested in publishing your book. Kwarts publishers recently had the privilege of helping the year old tshiamo to selfpublish her first book, the adventures of malawi bizzaro alliance.
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. Jonathan ball publishers also act as agents for british and american publishers, marketing and distributing books on their behalf in southern africa. The company was started by basil van rooyen and louise grantham. Every year new books are published in most of the languages of south africa, in addition to the classics in languages such as isixhosa, sesotho and isizulu that have had a literary tradition dating from the 1800s. 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. 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 south africa. The best of the content and images, which made the awesome south africa book so popular, have been showcased on the pages of this vibrant and colourful diary. Cape media corporation is south africas leading publisher of specialist businesstobusiness magazines, with titles covering all major sectors of industry. 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. Amazon, overdrive, kobo, apple, smashwords and many more.
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. The 2016 awesome south africa diary this a5 pageaday diary has facts and trivia about south africa on every page. The south african book publishing industry is well mature, dating back to the early 20th century. Following the announcement on 23 march 2020 by the. Are you an expert in the submitted genre or is yours more of a laymans take on the field. Books hold knowledge, experiences of enlightened minds, saving and preserving their thoughts and experiences for the benefit of others, both in the now and in the future. In south africa s small market, where even bestsellers do not equate to huge numbers of books sold, self publishing makes financial sense. Imagnary house is a publisher and bookstore of creative childrens and ya fiction and nonfiction in south africa. Possibilities for fiction publishing on the continent have opened up beyond south africa, to kenya, nigeria, zimbabwe and uganda. Will penguin books south africa provide me with a readers report if my book is not accepted for. For all official information and updates regarding covid19, visit the south african. The project is a direct response to the lack of suitable, accessible and affordable reading material. David philip publishers was a renowned independent book publisher in south africa, famous for publishing nobel prize laureates wole gordimer and nadine goridmer. The south african publishing industry is a beacon, an example of what is achievable in africa.
Over a long and distinguished career, david philip published some of the great luminaries of african and south african literature, including nobel prize laureates nadine gordimer and wole soyinka, guy butler and mongane wally serote, becoming what the former. We hope that the our story series will generate new interest in the remarkable story of the people and events in south africa. Jonathan ball publishers is the leading publishers and distributors of english general books in south africa. By completing this comprehension series the learners will acquire a selection of skills the learner will learn to summarize the content. Quickfox publishing is your professional book publishing partner. Publishers we pride ourselves in the high quality publications that assist in early childhood learning. One of the major book publishers in south africa of english general books, johnathan ball. Overseas, publishers often work exclusively through agents and will reject unsolicited manuscripts. Leading this stable is leadership magazine, an institution among south african.
How many copies does the average general book in south africa sell. Book publishers of south africa listing 1 to 10 of 11 book publishers listed in the south african publishers directories page 1 of 2 of all the publishing companies in the directory of publishers of south africa that are listed under book publishers. Call for submissions south african childrens book publisher. We publish quality books and other publications with a focus on cultural and political history, biography and autobiography, art, photography and education. Do you know someone whos in the position to help with the media exposure of your book. 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.
Who can i consult if i have general enquiries about publishing in south africa. Expert information to ensure learning continues, even if it cant happen in person. View 141 suppliers of book publishers in south africa on including nam publishers cc, macmillan publishers services pty ltd, media24 ltd, the citizen ltd. Were a boutique publisher and bookstore with a special focus on local childrens and ya. Dec 26, 2019 in this post, we listed book publishers in south africa. If the page is updated in the future, this notice will be removed. The trusted south african provider of technologyenabled learning and information solutions that enhance performance. We provide our bibles and related products through the main christian and other retailers, ministries and churches. Upload your book to all the top online stores worldwide. Book publishers of south africa list of book publishing. South africa, the drc and kenya, all drawn together by one common thread. 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. In fact, one of the publishers on this list was established in 1978 and has continued an unbroken spell of business ever since. We would commission a suitable illustrator should this be appropriate.
We upload your book to all the top online stores under your name. 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. Vivlia publishers an independant, black owned south. Quickfox publishing is a leading custom publishing company in south africa.
As one of the leading publishing houses specialising in educational, childrens, academic and general publications, vivlia publishers acknowledges and celebrates its. List of book publishing, magazine publishing, publishers association, publishing agents, desktop publishing, and web publishing companies of south africa. Real african publishers independent publishers group. The publisher, but it normally reverts to you when the book goes out of print.
We assist you in uploading your book onto takealot under your name. We publish books for the general reading public in south africa books that will have a market in south african bookshops. Visit the sa department of healths website for covid19 updates. It was 1999 that david philip publishers became new africa books through merging with two small publishing houses. This book is uniquely african in its context and explores. Jacana media book publishing company in south africa. My name is elrich martin, publisher name is revival waves of glory books and publishing and my book. Pearson institute is part of pearson, the worlds learning company, offering accredited higher education degrees and certificates across 12 campuses in south africa. 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. Ste publishers is an independent south african publisher founded in 1996. We do not publish many unsolicited manuscripts, but if you think that your book would suit our publishing. Pasa is the largest publishing industry body in south africa, committed to. Founded in 2011, kwarts publishers has come a long way and today we have published books for more than 140 authors, many of whom have come back to publish a second and third book. Who can i consult if i have general enquiries about publishing in south.
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