Jun 19, 2018 the press has also taken a leading role in publishing a wide range of new work in african american, asian american, latino, gay and lesbian, and native american studies, as well as work by and about other minority groups. This ultimately built her confidence in pursuing a career in african american literature. Your book will only be considered by penguin books south africa. We publish narrative non fiction politics, current. T he history of modern african fiction is essentially 100 years of branding disaster. If you are writing nonfiction, a table of contents and a few chapters are usually. Childrens books activity books baby and toddler childrens fiction childrens nonfiction picture books south african. Jonathan ball publishers is the leading publishers and distributors of english general books in south africa. We specialise in south african history, politics and current affairs. Umuzi, picador africa and kwela independent publisher. Sandlapper publishing is a regional, independent publisher and distributor of books about the south, primarily south carolina. We form collaborative relationships with our authors to develop, produce, market, and sell books. Top 7 blackowned book publishers that you should know.
Please do add our details on your list of christian publishers. 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. Penguin random house south africa publishes general fiction, literary fiction. A modern mothers guide to parenting her teenage son. Jonathan ball publishers also act as agents for british and american publishers, marketing and distributing books on their behalf in southern africa.
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. Imagnary house is a publisher and bookstore of creative childrens and young adult fiction in south africa. Are you a south african author searching for a publisher. In south africa, jacana medias new imprint is investing. 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. 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. Apr 17, 2017 publishing companies specializing in science fiction, romance, fantasy, and short stories are always looking for new authors. May 07, 2014 aionios books is a partner publishing company. A few tips on getting published exclusive books blog. We publish around 3050 carefully selected titles per year and distribute to christian bookshops across the uk. Jun 18, 2018 african publishing houses, like anywhere in the world, vary between physical and digital, ones that focus on fiction or nonfiction, adult or childrens literature. Quickfox publishing is your professional book publishing. Numerous african writers are getting the star treatment from top publishers abroad for their latest works. We offer various publishing, corporate and creative services to the public.
Abc is a collective owned by its founder publishers. 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. Please select a country afghanistan albania algeria american samoa andorra angola anguilla antarctica antigua and barbuda argentina armenia aruba australia austria azerbaijan. The adventures of malawi, a debut novel by young author tshiamo noko. A lot of time and effort goes into developing and building longterm relationships with our authors.
Sula provides local and overseas authors and publishing houses with direct access to book retail outlets. South african writer marlene van niekerks 2004 masterpiece agaat. In south africa, jacana medias new imprint is investing in. Jacana media book publishing company in south africa. Struik christian media scm publishes and distributes christian books in south africa. List of christian publishers the christian writers corner. We are a young creative team of passionate publishers, journalists and graphic designers who focus on creating quality, proudly south. David philip remains a leading name in contemporary south african fiction, with a. Ulysses press is a small house focusing on niche markets. We are not a vanity press, subsidy publisher or socalled selfpublisher meaning our authors do not pay us anything at all to have their books published.
Scripts drama, film or television religionspiritual. Sula book distributors south african book distribution company. As mentioned, in south africa, most publishers will accept a manuscript. What is important to them, however, is their individual mission and the drive behind their creation. A short history of south african publishers building a book. Listing 1 to 10 of 34 south african publishing houses page 1 of 4 of all the publishing companies listed in the south african publishers directory this is a list of all publishers in south africa. Mar 02, 2016 tu publishing is an independent imprint publishing diverse fantasy, science fiction, and mystery for middle grade and young adult readers. Publish a book with penguin penguin books south africa. Today, april is writing her novels fulltime to ensure you the best entertainment. We offer a professional onestop book publishing service, as well as standalone editorial, graphic design, typesetting, production. 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. Sula book distributors south african book distribution. Kwarts publishers recently had the privilege of helping the year old tshiamo to selfpublish her first book, the adventures of.
We believe that personal attention is key to maintaining these. Our experienced sales team calls on bookstores countrywide, ensuring maximum sales of your book. Publishing from 1991, this is a blackowned concern which, alongside the books it publishes for schools, has taken on some interesting trade titles, both nonfiction and fiction, such as zakes mdas 1995. Most overseas publishers, including the penguin group. List of south african publishers listing 1 to 10 of 34 south african publishing houses. The jacana literary foundation jlf is a notforprofit organisation which seeks to promote and foster excellent writing from south and southern africa through. Moonshine cove publishing, llc is a small independent publisher of both fiction and non fiction based in the appalachian foothills region of south carolina. We publish short stories, novels, memoir, biography, poetry, essays, narrative. The publishers association of south africa aims to.
In the second part of the made in africa series, i am talking to a few. Childrens book press cbp publishes bilingual books. African publishing is gaining a higher global profile early in 2019. A boutique publisher with a special focus on local kids. The history of publishing in south africa is enmeshed with the culture of. A wave of new fiction from nigeria, as young writers. If you do not have a full manuscript to submit, dont panic, you can submit the first 4. Tu publishing is an independent imprint publishing diverse fantasy, science fiction, and mystery for middle grade and young adult readers. 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. Operating since 1983, we specialize in nonfiction in the areas of history. Here are six africanamerican publishers who remain in the trade, committed to sharing highquality literature and nonfiction to challenge and inform.
Book publishers taking submissions book publishing companies. African publishing houses, like anywhere in the world, vary between physical and digital, ones that focus on fiction or nonfiction, adult or childrens literature. Publishers by subjects childrens 893 art 808 business 776 fiction 659 education 579 list of all. 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. Modjaji books is the only other independent publisher that publishes both fiction and nonfiction. Through generous project funding, the jlf is able to publish literature that otherwise would not be published due to its commercial viability. With a little due diligence, finding a publisher specific to your genre and writing style is an email click away. 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. How not to talk about african fiction books the guardian. Book publishers in south carolina book publishing directory. Bk publishing is a vibrant publishing house in the heart of pretoria. Book publisher, book publishers taking submissions, california book publishers.
Agents work to sell your books into a variety of publishing houses, in return for a. 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. Next, research all the publishing houses to find the right person and the right imprint. Penguin non fiction and zebra press are non fiction imprints of penguin random house south africa. New africa books history starts with david philip publishers, which was. In marketing african fiction, the conventional practice among publishers both in africa and the west has. Azarel, the founderceo launched the company with her own selfpublished title. Possibilities for fiction publishing on the continent have opened up beyond south africa, to kenya, nigeria, zimbabwe and uganda. Nov 23, 2017 the nigerian publishing house cassava republic acquired international publication rights to the novel, and released it in south africa, kenya, germany, britain and earlier this year in the united. Established in 2003, this publishing company offers a variety of african american literature including contemporary fiction, womens fiction, urban street literature, and more. Electronic versions of your full manuscript should be in one file and not separate chapters. South african publishing houses including penguin random house sa, pan macmillan, jonathan ball, nb publishers fiction publishers.
Go to the directory of south african publishing companies to see a list of south african publishing houses and south african publishing services companies sorted by category. Promote and protect the rights and responsibilities of the publishing sector in south africa. Fiction publishers directory of south africa list of fiction. Operating since 1983, we specialize in nonfiction in the areas of history, travel, cooking,recreation, photography, natural history, and folklore. Manuscript submissions verity publishers south africa.
If so, the key to new novels from african writers seems to be the fresh use of historical fiction to articulate a new future. Quickfox publishing is your professional book publishing partner. Then send your cover letter according to the specification of the imprints website. We have a special focus on true stories and childrens fiction, but we also publish christian teaching, poetry, daily devotionals and much more.
Book publishing companies largest listings of book. Quickfox publishing is a leading custom publishing company in south africa. Scm is the distributor in south africa for some of the top christian publishers in the world, including thomas nelson, charisma media, destiny image, faithwords, messenger international and lifeway christian resources. African books collective abc is an african owned, worldwide marketing and distribution outlet for books from africa scholarly, literature and childrens books. The press has also taken a leading role in publishing a wide range of new work in african american, asian american, latino, gay and lesbian, and native american studies, as well as work by. We are a young creative team of passionate publishers, journalists and graphic designers who focus on creating quality, proudly south african publications.
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