Her clients have won all the major south african literary awards, and authors on her list have, among others, won the windham campbell prize, the commonwealth prize, and pen awards, and have been shortlisted for the man booker international prize, the man asian literary prize. Jun 03, 2015 introduction book publishing in nigeria is essentially private and unregulated nigerian publishers association the main professional body for book publishers was established in 1965. It comprises fifteen chapters from some of the best minds on the nigerian and international publishing scenes. The safety of samuel ogundipe, musikilu mojeed, and everyone else working with premium times must be a top priority for nigerian authorities, said angela quintal, cpjs africa program coordinator. Apr 20, 2016 why i chose an african publisher over a western one. Literamed publications nigeria limited lagos, nigeria. Over the years we have established a distinctive presence in the nigerian and african book market. The fastest and easiest way to send us your submission. The founder publishers elect a fivemember council of management which meets annually. As an annual publication, it records the previous years published work in its field, with provision for retrospective inclusion of earlier items. Books and publishing department of sports, arts and culture. You want to know why there are no literary agents and authentic publishers in nigeria.
The unit is a component of the cultural development section whose strategic focus is the advancement of the. Problems and prospects of book publishing in nigeria. Book publishing in nigeria is essentially a private sector affair. This sample book publishing business plan in nigeria can be used for grant applications, bank loans, proposal. Having ideas about promotion and target might be helpful. Isidore diala, professor of african literature at imo state university in. Possibilities for fiction publishing on the continent have opened up beyond south africa, to kenya, nigeria, zimbabwe and uganda. Promote and protect the rights and responsibilities of the publishing sector in south africa.
The babylonian clay tablet, the egyptian papyrus roll, the medieval vellum codex, the printed paper volume, the. The novel was published by umuzi in south africa at the. Isobel dixon is a director of the blake friedmann literary agency, where she represents writers from around the world. African books collective is a major new selfhelp initiative by a group of african publishers to promote their books in europe, north america, and in commonwealth countries outside africa. When you present a very concrete and global proyect you are more likely to be listenened. With initial support from funding agencies, trading began in 1989. Ben okri to headline the 2019 african book festival in berlin, with. The relevance of literary agencies for writers seeking to be published is. List of top international literary agentsagency book publishing. If youre trying to publish the book in nigeria, your chances of finding a. To talk to a publishing services consultant about publishing your work call. Its imprint, lantern books, is a household name in nigeria and west africa. As a niche, independent publisher, modern yet traditional, each year we publish a selection of major novels in virtually any genre under our classic imprint, and an occasional unique childrens book under the kindi corner imprint. The subjects of the papers range from the economics of publishing in nigeria and the prospects for the industry in the electronic age, through debates about government book policies, to training and the role of publishing organisations.
How to find a literary agent for your bookone of the biggest ruts aspiring authors often find themselves in comes right between finishing their book and having it. With 24 titles on its list including the work of chimamanda ngozi adichie the company is leading a revolution in the movement to publish books by africans for africans. Bookcraft is a dynamic and innovative publishing company, established in nigeria over twentyfive years ago. Literary agent isobel dixons passions span africa and beyond. The literary agents role and it does no harm to repeat, as often as you can, without me the literary industry would not exist. Abc is a collective owned by its founder publishers. Publishing my first childrens book has been an excellent experience thanks to the friendly and caring service of dorrance publishing. Shalen holt, colors of zaki to talk to a publishing services consultant about publishing your work call.
Grace springs africa book publishing, business cards. The book publishing industry in nigeria problems and. Every time someone asks us, was this book really printed here in nigeria. With a focus on publishing new african writers, black letter media, which was founded by duduzile zamantungwa mabaso in 2011, produces both print books and ebooks. History of publishing, an account of the selection, preparation, and marketing of printed matter from its origins in ancient times to the present. Im just wondering how there can be literary agents in nigeria. 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. This book publishing company was established in 1969 and since then, the company had worked it way up as one of the best publishing companies in the country. If this is the first time you use this feature, you will be asked to authorise cambridge core to connect with your account. Personally i am looking for a traditional book publishing company that is christian based, only because i am a christian writer and dont swear throughout my book. Because of the absence of predetermined qualifications or conditions to be met, book publishing. 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. Aug 20, 2010 established in 2004, farafina books has become one of nigerias leading independent literary publishers. African writer and hisher audience live in the same place, biodun.
Apr 14, 2015 isobel dixon is a director of the blake friedmann literary agency, where she represents writers from around the world. Introduction book publishing in nigeria is essentially private and unregulated nigerian publishers association the main professional body for book publishers was established in 1965. Global plus publishing ltd is a print shop situated in lagos, offering services on book publishing, magazine printing, promotional material and excellent delivery. It is the publisher of the popular lantern books which is a household name among nigerians and across west africa. Book publishers in lagos, nigeria list of book publishers. Shalen holt, colors of zaki to talk to a publishing services. Today, literamed publications limited is nigerias leading childrens book publisher, and its imprint, lantern books, has become a household name in nigeria and throughout west africa. The 10 best book publishers in kwazulu natal region.
The below list of 19 new literary agents aims to facilitate a conversation between agents and potential clients. Literamed is nigeria s current leading children book publisher. Book agents play an important role in not only finding buyers and sellers for rights, but in lending credence to the quality of work. Africa check is a nonpartisan organisation that exists to factcheck claims made in the public arena, impartially and fairly, and publish the results. Please contact us if you have any questions about your work on. Page 1 of 0 of all the nigerian literary agents, literary scouts and publishing agents listed in the directory of literary agents of nigeria. African books collective abc is an african owned, worldwide marketing and. Aigboje higo enjoys a reputation as nigerias most eminent and highly respected publisher.
The department of arts and culture established the books and publishing unit in 2004. Nigerias premium times faces cyberattacks, intimidation. Literary agents for african writers african literary magazines. A country with authors like prof chinua achebe, prof wole soyinka, chimamanda adichie, the art of publishing in nigeria still has need to find its feet. A new literary agency aims to expand contemporary african fiction for.
China and russia and india and south africa and yes, nigeria, with us and uk agents. View 141 suppliers of book publishers in south africa on including nam publishers cc, macmillan publishers services pty ltd, media24 ltd, the citizen ltd. If youre trying to publish the book in nigeria, your chances of finding a traditional and honest publisher are very slim. Get the book issues in book publishing in nigeria putting the necessary infrastructure in place is a challenge to publishing. Problems of the book publishing industry in nigeria. Literamed publications nigeria ltd, a leading childrens book publisher in nigeria was incorporated in 1969. So if you have a story to tell, let us help you to get it published. The form, content, and provisions for making and distributing books have varied widely during their long history, but in general it may be said that a book is designed to serve as an instrument of communication. In the second part of the made in africa series, i am talking to a few. Membership is open to publishers registered as limited liability companies in nigeria that have published a stipulated number of books. Her publishing house, african bureau stories, is committed to providing. Literamed has in its stable over 400 titles of books all widely accepted in nigerian schools. The onibonje publishers experience after 50 years iwu juliana james iwu juliana james is a librarian at covenant university, in canaanland, ota, ogun. It is an integrated press system for publishing, print production and client services.
History of publishing history of publishing book publishing. Though farafina continues to struggle against the limitations of publishing in nigeria, notably poor. Book publishers in nigeria nigeria publishers directory. The largest book publishers are educational publishers, notably university press plc formerly oxford university press nigeria, founded 1949, longman nigeria plc, macmillan nigeria publishers ltd and evans brothers nigeria publishers ltd, all of which are affiliated with international groups. We are determined to meet your publishing needs from wherever you are. History of printing and publishing in nigeria good books africa. There are over 100 book publishers in nigeria, with ibadan and lagos as major publishing centres. Founder of the nigerian publishers association, his long association was with heinemann in nigeria.
Ibrahim sheme founder of informart publishers, kaduna, inspired by the book publishing industry as a student in the united kingdom, returned to nigeria and established. There are writers in china and russia and india and south africa and yes, nigeria, with us and uk agents. Publishing rights for the raft, fred strydoms highly anticipated debut novel, have just been sold to skyhorse publishing in north america. As a niche, independent publisher, modern yet traditional, each year we publish a selection of major novels in virtually any genre under our classic. Babcock university press is the official publishing house of babcock university, a faithbased tertiary institution in nigeria, operated by the seventhday adventist church. Over the years we have established a distinctive presence in the nigerian and african book. University press plc in place of oxford university press. Ajpo is a leading book publisher globally operating in more than 150 countries. Publishing your book is one of lifes great moments. New agency promotes african writers for youth publishers weekly. If you rely on those directories to find african american literary agents, youre going to hurt your chances of getting a literary agency to represent you.
Your geographical location doesnt matter at all, believe me, there are writers in china and russia and india and south africa and yes, nigeria, with us and uk agents. But it also means that you have to take responsibility for the. Remember that getting noticed by publishers in kwazulu natal region is the hardest part of the process. The onibonje publishers experience after 50 years iwu juliana james iwu juliana james is a librarian at covenant university, in canaanland, ota, ogun state, nigeria. Should you wish for us to return your manuscript at a later date, please enclose a stamped addressed envelope or sufficient postage in uk stamps. African american literary agents free list of book agents. A whitespace creative agency acwa is a creative agency made up of a team of competent creative individuals responsible for nurturing the creativity in the. 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. The publishers association of south africa aims to. May 18, 2020 africa about blog africa book club is a place to share your interest in african literature with people from all over the world.
List of best book publishers in lagos, nigeria, top book publishers in lagos, nigeria, book publishers near me, best book publishers. We are christian publishers established to propagate the gospel of our lord jesus christ and make his saving grace known throughout the world. 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. Pastor greg dutcher, author when you are a new, unagented writer, getting a manuscript or even a proposal reading by a wellknown publishing house can be extremely difficult. Do you dream of writing and publishing your own book in kwazulu natal region. Whether the writer writes literary fiction, young adult, mg, upmarket, genre fiction or some. Represents over 800 authors of fiction and nonfiction worldwide, including. Please fill in and upload all relevant information in the form below. While at university sarah met her husband the nigerian artist, abe odedina. Book publishers in nigeria list of book publishers nigeria.
Submit up to 6 poems on any subject of 60 lines or less, or a long poem up to 200 lines plus 2 shorter poems. You will receive an email notification once your submission is received by our. Most book agent directories print and online are outdated, incomplete, and riddled with mistakes. 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. Nigeria does not lack literary talent, but still, books written by native authors.
Its imprint lantern books is has become a household name from nigeria to all across west africa. The bibliography includes materials on africa published in nonspecialist scholarly journals, in addition to specialist africa publications. Our titles have quickly become easily recognisable, with their distinctive readerfriendly design and packaging. A nigerian writer has a much better likelihood of being published by a. It took onibonoje publishers, which marked its 50th anniversary in publishing in 2009, a long, tasking journey to arrive its present status. Book publishing in nigeria has gone electronic as educational books make up 60% of books that can be published in nigeria, in comparison with other books. In south africas small market, where even bestsellers do not equate to huge numbers of books sold, selfpublishing makes financial sense. It was established in 1969 and currently is nigeria s leading childrens book publisher.
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. If you love reading and writing and you dream of finding your own book among the ones from your favourite authors in a book. Her clients have won all the major south african literary awards, and. For this reason, we do not publish books materials that seek to undermine our christian values and belief. Check out this list of literary agencies representing africans. Grace springs africa publishers 9 ilupeju byepass beside kfc building. Why i chose an african publisher over a western one. African books collective abc is an african owned, worldwide marketing and distribution outlet for books from africa scholarly, literature and childrens books. Where to find the best publishing companies in kwazulu natal region. The activity has grown from small beginnings into a vast and. How to research literary agents and book publishersso youve finished a manuscriptmost likely one of your firstsand are wondering where you should go from this new authors.
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