Book publishing in south africa

We publish quality books and other publications with a focus on cultural and political history, biography and autobiography, art. Penguin books south africa is a leader in the south african book publishing industry. 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. Book publishers of south africa list of book publishing. Visit the sa department of healths website for covid19 updates. South africas industry for the publishing of books and other.

Then send your cover letter according to the specification of the imprints website. Ste publishers is an independent south african publisher founded in 1996. Publishing world sa, goodwood, western cape, south africa. Top 5 book publishing companies in south africa wikisouthafrica. Selfpublishing is an established trend that has completely changed the world of book publishing. 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. 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. 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. 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. Many of these publishers cite lack of readership in indigenous languages as a reason for this move which is frustrating efforts. Essentially, it lets writers and readers meet each other directly, without a middle man to take up to 90%. 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. Bookstorm is a boutique book publishing company offering focused experience and innovation in the creation of books for the south african market.

Crink is a digital publishing space, where authors can publish, sell, market and distribute their work in an online customised environment. 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. Jacana media book publishing company in south africa. You have spent many hours working on your book and to neglect having it structurally edited, and not. Book publishing in indigenous languages in south africa. Publishing grants book publishing support advance africa. Your onestop shop for african books, african writers and african scholarship. A few tips on getting published exclusive books blog. 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. The aspiring authors guide to self publishing in south africa. In this book, miriam depicts three contrasting worlds. Essentially, it lets writers and readers meet each other directly, without a middle man to take up to 90% of the profits. 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.

Traditionally, self publishing has been a very costly enterprise. The publishers specialty may be fiction books, childrens books, poetry books, photographic exhibitions, etc. Quickfox publishing is your professional book publishing partner. Major publishers in many parts of africa are conspicuous by their reluctance to publish in indigenous african languages. Your book will only be considered by penguin books south africa. 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. The new company, known as random house struik pty ltd, brought together two of the countrys most prominent book publishers under the. How to get published in south africa the reading list.

We provide throughout the world, but the main focus is on the southern african market. We specialise in south african history, politics and current affairs. Welcome to kwarts publishers, your number one choice for getting your. New africa books history starts with david philip publishers, which was founded in 1971 by marie philip and her late husband david. In south africa, many publishers accept manuscripts directly from writers.

One of south africas better known online publishers is crink. We provide our bibles and related products through the main christian and other retailers, ministries and churches. List of book publishing, magazine publishing, publishers association, publishing agents, desktop publishing, and web publishing companies of south africa. Book publishers centurion, south africa self publishing and ebook publishing with amazon kindle. For financing, technical expertise, marketing and distribution reach. Jonathan ball publishers is the leading publishers and distributors of english general books in south africa. We publish books for the general reading public in south africa books that will have a market in south african bookshops.

Publishing modules may be combined with modules from other departments on consultation with both heads of department. 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. 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. A lot of time and effort goes into developing and building longterm relationships with our authors. Pasa is the largest publishing industry body in south africa, committed to. Bookstorm media discussions surrounding the causes and effects of burnout are becoming more and more common. Many of these publishers cite lack of readership in indigenous languages as a. How to get published publishers association of south africa. Pdf book publishing in indigenous languages in south africa. This book is uniquely african in its context and explores. We offer a professional onestop book publishing service, as well as standalone editorial, graphic design, typesetting, production. The publisher, but it normally reverts to you when the book goes out of. Boutique books self publishing editing publish own book.

Book publishing companies of south africa wikipedia. Find hundreds of literary agents and agencies in south africa. Stephen johnson, former president of pasa and md of random house south africa pty ltd plans a new local publishing program in 1997. Publish a book with penguin penguin books south africa. Unfortunately, we cannot divulge the details of editors at other penguin group companies. 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. Buy africanpublished books online here for immediate shipping worldwide. For those who might be interested in pursuing a role in publishing, here are some places where you can get smarter, for a fee. 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. 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. How to get published pasa publishers association of 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 believe that personal attention is key to maintaining these.

Next, research all the publishing houses to find the right person and the right imprint. Boutique books can help you make your dream come true. Penguin random house south africa will consider submissions in the following categories. Printing of 100 copies, including delivery costs to a main centre in south africa.

Jonathan ball publishers also act as agents for british and american publishers, marketing and distributing books on their behalf in southern africa. 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. Free publishing and copyright agreement south africa. List of book publishers in south africa south africa lists. Self publish sa demystifies the publishing process. Formerly md of the retail chain exclusive books, johnson. A book publisher in pretoria, lapa uitgewers publishes mainly afrikaans books. Naturally, there is nothing south african publishers can do to change this. 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. Is it necessary to have the book illustrated before i submit my story to penguin books south africa. We would commission a suitable illustrator should this be appropriate. Printing 1,000 copies of a book costs around r60 each, raise that.

South africa literary agents literary agencies in south. A young black woman, who started her own company to promote the work of new of black writers, is making inroads in the industry. 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. One of the major book publishers in south africa of english general books, johnathan ball. Opening with a joke making the rounds in sas publishing circles, how do you make a small fortune in book publishing.

Discover thousands of books and authors, plus get exclusives on new releases, bestsellers, and more, at. Where to study publishing in south africa my ebook. Get the list of south africa literary aents in the pubmatch publishers directory. Quickfox publishing is a leading custom publishing company in south 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. How many copies does the average general book in south africa sell. South africa, the drc and kenya, all drawn together by one common thread. Self publishing is an established trend that has completely changed the world of book publishing. Book publishing in south africa is a very small industry. Real african publishers independent publishers group. Will penguin books south africa provide me with a readers report if my book is not accepted for. 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. Formed from the merging of random house penguin books south.

Pages in category book publishing companies of south africa the following 8 pages are in this category, out of 8 total. 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. 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. Now, with advances in technology, you can publish your own book at a very reasonable price. Over a long and distinguished career, david philip published some of the. 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. The project is a direct response to the lack of suitable, accessible and affordable reading material. The company was started by basil van rooyen and louise grantham. 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. Read about our history, and how we sell, market and distribute our books. Educating yourself on the processes involved in created and publishing a good book can sometimes seem daunting. Ba honours publishing studies and ma publishing studies courses are offered on an attendance basis at wits.