Books and writers
Information about the latest books and the people behind them
New Urban Tribes of South Africa: Dion Chang weighs in on modern South Africa
2012-06-20 Dion Chang's latest book, New Urban Tribes of South Africa, can be seen as part anthropological essay and part marketing tool. He explains to Steyn du Toit why this book provides a fascinating glimpse at where modern South African society sits in 2012.
The University of Johannesburg Prize for South African Writing in English 2011
2012-06-11The University of Johannesburg is pleased to announce the winners of its annual literary award:
- The main prize of R65 000 is awarded to Craig Higginson for The Landscape Painter.
- The debut prize of R25 000 is awarded to Terry Westby-Nunn for The Sea of Wise Insects.
Win a copy of Judy Croome's Dancing in the Shadows of Love: Winners announced!
2012-06-08 Stand a chance to win a copy of Judy Croome's Dancing in the Shadows of Love.
In the heart of the country: Booktown Richmond’s JM Coetzee and Nobel Laureates Festival II
2012-06-08 "There is love in the heart of the country. As elsewhere in rural South Africa, in Richmond the people often are beautiful and loveable." Waldo Muller attended Booktown Richmond’s JM Coetzee and Nobel Laureates Festival II on 25 and 26 May 2012.
Author of Dancing in the Shadows of Love, Judy Croome, in conversation with Janet van Eeden
2012-06-07 “Dancing in the Shadows of Love is an unusual novel in that it takes the form of a moral allegory of sorts, yet seems to be a fantasy novel on one level. However, it’s rooted in a world we can identify with as reality. ”
Alan Paton Award Nominee: Andrew Feinstein
2012-06-01 Bibi Slippers asked Andrew Feinstein a few questions about writing his Alan Paton Award-nominated book The Shadow World.
Alan Paton Award Nominee: Jonny Steinberg
2012-06-01 Bibi Slippers asked Johnny Steinberg a few questions about writing his Alan Paton Award-nominated book Little Liberia.
Alan Paton Award Nominee: Hugh Lewin
2012-06-01 Bibi Slippers asked Hugh Lewin a few questions about writing his Alan Paton Award-nominated book Stones against the Mirror.
Teaser: A Triple-headed Serpent by Marié Heese
2012-06-01 See the teaser of this engrossing and moving sequel about the second part of Theodora’s life as empress of Byzantium.
Alan Paton Award Nominee: Mandy Wiener
2012-06-01 Bibi Slippers asked Mandy Wiener a few questions about writing his Alan Paton Award-nominated book Killing Kebble.
Sunday Times Literary Prize nominee: Michiel Heyns
2012-06-01 Bibi Slippers asked Michiel Heyns a few questions about writing his Sunday Times Literary Award-nominated book Lost Ground.
Sunday Times Literary Prize nominee: HJ Golakai
2012-06-01 Bibi Slippers asked HJ Golakai a few questions about writing her Sunday Times Literary Award-nominated book The Lazarus Effect.
Kingsmead and RMB Private Bank Book Fair is MAD about celebrating literacy
2012-05-30 Kingsmead College and RMB Private Bank are hosting the first Kingsmead RMB Private Bank Book Fair on Saturday the 2nd of June 2012.
Text editing: a handbook for students and practitioners
2012-05-30 What is a text editor? What does the process of editing texts involve?Text editing: a handbook for students and practitioners is a first for South Africa and will have an international appeal.
The landscape of South African publishing – James Woodhouse discusses his appointment as Publisher at Kwela
2012-05-25 "Look at any list you like and you will see that Ena Murray – not John van der Ruit – is South Africa’s true superstar."
Sunday Times Literary Prize nominee: Henrietta Rose-Innes
2012-05-24 Bibi Slippers asked Henrietta Rose-Innes a few questions about writing her Sunday Times Literary Award-nominated book Nineveh.
Sunday Times Literary Prize nominee: Adam Schwartzman
2012-05-24 Bibi Slippers asked Adam Schwartzman a few questions about writing his Sunday Times Literary Award-nominated book Eddie Signwriter.
Alan Paton Award Nominee: Macintosh Polela
2012-05-24 Bibi Slippers asked Macintosh Polela about the writing of his book My Father My Monster.
Sunday Times Literary Prize nominee: Yewande Omotoso
2012-05-23 Bibi Slippers asked Yewande Omotoso a few questions about writing her Sunday Times Literary Award-nominated book Bom Boy.
Exclusive Books and Rhino Force partner to fight rhino poaching
2012-05-22Exclusive Books and Rhino Force have partnered in a bid to fight rhino poaching. Colleen Whitfield, Corporate Social Investment & Children's Books Manager at Exclusive Books, tells Steyn du Toit why this is such an important cause.