Book publishing in south africa

Essentially, it lets writers and readers meet each other directly, without a middle man to take up to 90% of the profits. Ste publishers is an independent south african publisher founded in 1996. Publishing modules may be combined with modules from other departments on consultation with both heads of department. 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. We offer a professional onestop book publishing service, as well as standalone editorial, graphic design, typesetting, production. A book publisher in pretoria, lapa uitgewers publishes mainly afrikaans books. Formerly md of the retail chain exclusive books, johnson. Unfortunately, we cannot divulge the details of editors at other penguin group companies. Your book will only be considered by penguin books south africa. For financing, technical expertise, marketing and distribution reach. Real african publishers independent publishers group. 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. Buy africanpublished books online here for immediate shipping worldwide.

Kindle books south africa is an establishment of americas amazon publishing, which is a digital ebook publishing platform that produces books of all kinds for consumption on electronic devices, particularly the companys kindle ereaders. One of the major book publishers in south africa of english general books, johnathan ball. We provide throughout the world, but the main focus is on the southern african market. Pages in category book publishing companies of south africa the following 8 pages are in this category, out of 8 total. Book publishing companies of south africa wikipedia.

The publisher, but it normally reverts to you when the book goes out of. The publishers specialty may be fiction books, childrens books, poetry books, photographic exhibitions, etc. Traditionally, self publishing has been a very costly enterprise. This book is uniquely african in its context and explores. Jonathan ball publishers also act as agents for british and american publishers, marketing and distributing books on their behalf in southern africa. African books collective is a non profit distribution collective owned by publishers on the continent. How many copies does the average general book in south africa sell. Mar, 2017 a young black woman, who started her own company to promote the work of new of black writers, is making inroads in the industry. Selfpublishing is an established trend that has completely changed the world of book publishing.

Boutique books can help you make your dream come true. We specialise in south african history, politics and current affairs. Next, research all the publishing houses to find the right person and the right imprint. Is it necessary to have the book illustrated before i submit my story to penguin books south africa.

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. We provide our bibles and related products through the main christian and other retailers, ministries and churches. One of south africas better known online publishers is crink. Educating yourself on the processes involved in created and publishing a good book can sometimes seem daunting. We would commission a suitable illustrator should this be appropriate.

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. We believe that personal attention is key to maintaining these. Crink is a digital publishing space, where authors can publish, sell, market and distribute their work in an online customised environment. Top 5 book publishing companies in south africa wikisouthafrica.

Formed from the merging of random house penguin books south. There are various companies in south africa that provide selfpublishing options both online and as a printed book. South africa literary agents literary agencies in south. Book publishers centurion, south africa self publishing and ebook publishing with amazon kindle. Will penguin books south africa provide me with a readers report if my book is not accepted for.

Printing 1,000 copies of a book costs around r60 each, raise that. A few tips on getting published exclusive books blog. Then send your cover letter according to the specification of the imprints website. New africa books history starts with david philip publishers, which was founded in 1971 by marie philip and her late husband david. The aspiring authors guide to self publishing in south africa.

We have no distance option for any of these courses. How to get published in south africa the reading list. In this book, miriam depicts three contrasting worlds. A lot of time and effort goes into developing and building longterm relationships with our authors. 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. Publishing world sa, goodwood, western cape, south africa. Most overseas publishers, including the penguin group companies around the world, do not accept unsolicited material and require submissions to be made through literary agents. Opening with a joke making the rounds in sas publishing circles, how do you make a small fortune in book publishing. 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. Self publish sa demystifies the publishing process. Essentially, it lets writers and readers meet each other directly, without a middle man to take up to 90%.

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. A young black woman, who started her own company to promote the work of new of black writers, is making inroads in the industry. We publish quality books and other publications with a focus on cultural and political history, biography and autobiography, art. List of book publishers in south africa south africa lists. Book publishers of south africa list of book publishing. 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. 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. Pdf book publishing in indigenous languages in south africa. Pasa is the largest publishing industry body in south africa, committed to. Bookstorm is a boutique book publishing company offering focused experience and innovation in the creation of books for the south african market. Find hundreds of literary agents and agencies in south africa. Where to study publishing in south africa my ebook. Jacana media book publishing company in south africa. Publishing grants book publishing support advance africa.

South african publisher promotes black writers youtube. For those who might be interested in pursuing a role in publishing, here are some places where you can get smarter, for a fee. You have spent many hours working on your book and to neglect having it structurally edited, and not. 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.

The company was started by basil van rooyen and louise grantham. 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. Many of these publishers cite lack of readership in indigenous languages as a reason for this move which is frustrating efforts. 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. Major publishers in many parts of africa are conspicuous by their reluctance to publish in indigenous african languages. Stephen johnson, former president of pasa and md of random house south africa pty ltd plans a new local publishing program in 1997. Jonathan ball publishers is the leading publishers and distributors of english general books 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 each year. 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. 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. Now, with advances in technology, you can publish your own book at a very reasonable price.

Congozaire, angola, malawi, tanzania, zimbabwe, botswana, namibia, mozambique and south africa including lesotho and swaziland. Ba honours publishing studies and ma publishing studies courses are offered on an attendance basis at wits. How to get published pasa publishers association of south africa. Read about our history, and how we sell, market and distribute our books. Publish a book with penguin penguin books south africa. At, jeremy boraine, publishing director of jonathan ball publishers, tried to answer the question why are books in south africa so expensive at the moment. Quickfox publishing is your professional book publishing. Over a long and distinguished career, david philip published some of the. In south africa, many publishers accept manuscripts directly from writers. 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.

Many of these publishers cite lack of readership in indigenous languages as a. 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. Printing of 100 copies, including delivery costs to a main centre in south africa. Boutique books self publishing editing publish own book. Penguin books south africa is a leader in the south african book publishing industry. Welcome to kwarts publishers, your number one choice for getting your. Nov 15, 2015 at, jeremy boraine, publishing director of jonathan ball publishers, tried to answer the question why are books in south africa so expensive at the moment. Book publishing in south africa is a very small industry. Visit the sa department of healths website for covid19 updates. 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. Naturally, there is nothing south african publishers can do to change this. We publish books for the general reading public in south africa books that will have a market in south african bookshops. List of book publishing, magazine publishing, publishers association, publishing agents, desktop publishing, and web publishing companies of south africa. The publisher, but it normally reverts to you when the book goes out of print.

Boutique books offers a range of services, any combination of which can help you to get your book into print. Funding support for writers to enable them publish their books. Quickfox publishing is a leading custom publishing company in south africa. Our guide to self publishing in south africa shares a list of faqs shows aspiring authors how to go from manuscript to published author with our help. Discover thousands of books and authors, plus get exclusives on new releases, bestsellers, and more, at. Penguin random house south africa will consider submissions in the following categories. South africas industry for the publishing of books and other. 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. Book publishing in indigenous languages in south africa. Of extreme importance for any writer who selfpublishes their book is the quality of the end product. Your onestop shop for african books, african writers and african scholarship. The new company, known as random house struik pty ltd, brought together two of the countrys most prominent book publishers under the.