We provide throughout the world, but the main focus is on the southern african market. Nongrape based wines project gutenberg selfpublishing. Africas commandos mark adams was born in cape town in 1953. Selfpublishing was a natural next step to writing books, and lannice launched her own company in 1995 with the help of her daughter, tamsin. This is the fifth book she has published in as many years.
South african authors south african publishing companies. To change your company listing please contact the pasa office directly. As well, the economic geography of contemporary vineyards is everevolving. Chapters span the globe, cataloguing wines from well established growing areas across the u. We specialise in south african history, politics and current affairs. Elmari swart is the founder of cheviot publishing and holds an m.
In addition, goldstein coauthored numerous books with his mother joyce goldstein, including wine and food pairing in the williams sonoma lifestyles series. Indigenous languages publishing programme the indigenous languages publishing programme ilpp is a sectorial priority implemented by the south african book development council sabdc. Pasa members publishers association of south africa. Publishing in african languages read african books. Were firm believers in pursuing what we love and what interests us, and we love wine and believe business is the most dynamic social force on the planet.
A few tips on getting published exclusive books blog. In south africa there are 21 species that include the spurfowl, quails, guineafowl, sandgrouse and francolins. Not only is bkwine one of the worlds leading specialist wine tour operators, but we are also internationally published wine writers and the authors of 10 awardwinning wine books. Fred khumalo, contributing writer to new african magazine, london, is also the author of five books. Oenology degree from stellenbosch university, south africa. We are a young creative team of passionate publishers, journalists and graphic designers who focus on creating quality, proudly south african publications. In the european union, wine is legally defined as the fermented juice of grapes. The liquor industry in south africa 2017 pr newswire. We publish an online wine magazine, bkwine magazine, and are contributors to forbes and other publications. Through this programme the sabdc aims to stimulate growth and development in the book sector, increase indigenous languages publishing and to support the. Win an exclusive tasting experience with the platters publisher and us as you discover sas 2019 five star wines for all varietals. The liquor industry in south africa 2017 news provided by. David philip publishers was a renowned independent book publisher in south africa, famous for publishing nobel prize laureates wole gordimer and nadine goridmer. Oct 12, 2017 three wines from stellenbosch, south africa, worth seeking out.
Jonathan ball publishers also act as agents for british and american publishers, marketing and distributing books. Ssp is now a specialist in african childrens picture books. As an author who has successfully published independently, she understands the challenges and rewards when going the independent route. South african cuisine includes both cookery practiced by indigenous people of africa such as the sotho and ngunispeaking people, and different styles of cookery that emerged from several waves of colonisation and immigration introduced during the colonial period. The department of arts and culture established the books and publishing unit in 2004. Historical factors such as colonialism, trade and urbanization also determine what wines are cultivated and where. Here you will find uptodate information on our regions, varieties, terroir and amazing biodiversity, which all make for magic wines from a magical place. Your onestop shop for african books, african writers and african scholarship. She has written several coffee table books on wine and related subjects, including south african wine a celebration and south african wines and vineyards. South africa and china are partners within a club of leading emerging markets, and it would seem natural that exports of south african wine to the chinese market should be surging.
Books and publishing department of arts and culture. As a retailer, we dont publish books, but we naturally work with the many south african publishers who do. It was 1999 that david philip publishers became new africa books through merging with two small publishing houses. Indeed, david philip publishers was, perhaps more than any other, the quintessential independent anti. Congozaire, angola, malawi, tanzania, zimbabwe, botswana, namibia, mozambique and south africa including lesotho and swaziland.
With iconic photographs and insightful text, winelands of stellenbosch showcases this incredible jewel of south africas wine country like never before. Following a pattern that is standard for wine books, wine folly is divided into wine styles lightbodied, aromatic, etc. The wines of south africa faber books on wine seely, james on. The wine route here is the oldest in the country and it winds its way through an anthology of wineries, each charming and beautiful and with its own unique story. South african wines have emerged as both some of the best valued red and white wines and in the highest quality. Along with publishing a first book by an emerging new african poet each year, the africa book fund has also committed to publishing a collected edition of a major living african poet each year, and this year it is gabriel okara, the only person who could ever be called. Oct 31, 2003 wines and vineyards of sa by wendy toerien, 9781868728947, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. This is an online version of the pasa membership contact details. We provide our bibles and related products through the main christian and other retailers, ministries and churches. 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.
Here is her list of 10 great wine styles from across the western cape all worth seeking out to enjoy now or cherish and hold on to. Created by the renowned world wine guys, wines of the southern hemisphere provides the latest information on the best wineries in argentina, australia, brazil, chile, new zealand, south africa, and uruguay. Wines of the new south africa by tim james hardcover. White wines are generally medium dry and sprightly. The wines of south africa, italy, germany, china and dozens of other countries and regions are explored in andre domines gorgeous, gargantuan wine. West african book publishers, nigeria liquidity management in nigeria by ademola ariyo west african book publishers, nigeria. The publishing group launched as atria books in 2002. 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. Instead, it tells the remarkable story of south africas transi. Both founded by poets, lotus and broadside primarily published poetry by black writers. Oct 12, 2017 three wines from stellenbosch, south africa, worth seeking out we taste a pinotage, a chenin blanc and a shiraz from familyowned wineries based in western cape town whose mediterranean climate.
Tulbagh, named after dutch cape colony governor ryk tulbagh, is a town located in the land van waveren mountain basin also known as the tulbagh basin, in the winelands of the western cape, south africa. The wines of northern spain the classic wine library. Winelands of stellenbosch hoberman photographic publishers. Elmari has written about diverse wine related subjects, ranging from the chemistry in wine to the more subjective understanding of terroir. Many of the photos we see of south african vineyardspositioned in front of striking granite mountains,are from the stellenbosch area. His latest literary undertaking, an essential guide to the wines of south america uc press, will be out in 2014. Pairing portuguese wine with food wines of portugal. Access to international markets led to new investment in the south african wine market. Khutaza park, bell crescent, westlake business park. The jawdropping wines of south africas stellenbosch district. Gamebirds are an ancient food source from prehistoric times. From a crisp sauvigon blanc to a plummy shiraz, these are the south african wines to drink from majestic, morrisons, wine society and tesco. If the offer is accepted, a publishing contract containing details of royalty payments and the rights and obligations of both parties will be drawn up.
Buy africanpublished books online here for immediate shipping worldwide. For visitors to this page unfamiliar with south african wines, the standard reference is platters south african wines. Three wines from stellenbosch, south africa, worth seeking. Jonathan ball publishers is the leading publishers and distributors of english general books in south africa. Production is concentrated around cape town, with major vineyard and production centres at constantia, paarl, stellenbosch and worcester. Press release i welcome the news today that regulations have been amended to allow for the export of wines from 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 africarelated books or publish a significant number of books on africa each year. Written, photographed and compiled by wines of south africa wosa, an independent, notforprofit organisation which promotes the export of all south african wines by building an awareness of our beautiful and diverse winelands, warm and friendly people, hospitable and wellorganised wine routes, superb wines and delicious local cuisine. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. The unit is a component of the cultural development section whose strategic focus is the advancement of the economic potential of creative industries to contribute job. The basin is fringed on three sides by mountains, and is drained by the klein berg river and its tributaries. Before the last 10 years south african wines barely crested the bottom of the grocery store shelf. Braai masters of the cape winelands exclusive books.
Platters by diners club international 2020 south african wine guide john. South african wine has needed a book like wines of the new south africa for some time. Making fine wines and liqueurs at home is a companion volume to brew it yourself and a foolproof guide for people who derive pleasure and satisfaction from making delectable product at home, using a minimum amount of equipment and time. Platters 2019 is as always the wine lovers essential guide to the wines, wine estates and winelands of the cape, says the guides publisher, jeanpierre rossouw. Best south african wines you need to try the independent. The number of fivestar wines announced has grown to 90 in 2019, and many refer to it as the definitive overview of south africas best, prize and awardwinning wines. Incorporating a dizzying amount of information from a diagram of the olfactory mucosa to an exploration of proper vineyard soils, a discussion of the hades method of wine maturation and recommendations about which white to have with oysters this. Infinite ideas publishes the best wine books in the world and the most interesting business books we can find. Sought after by european aristocrats and a favorite of napoleon bonaparte, the sweet wines of constantia in the cape colony were considered to be among the. It began publication as john platters book of south african wines, a slim hardback 19. Owner of kenyan online bookstore on growing africas.
Making fine wines and liqueurs at home leigh beadle macmillan. Publishers form partnership to promote african childrens. South africas winelands of the cape hoberman books. In the five years that have passed since the first publication of wine and the vine, the global wine industry has seen considerable change. These introductory works give budding oenophiles a head start. Despite its 350 years of winemaking history, south africa is an entirely suitable candidate for a book celebrating the new. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Crosstown publishing is proud to introduce jim laughrens wonderfully informative book on the world of fine wine from a certified wine educators intimate, friendly, and generous perspective. Broadside press, founded by dudley randall in 1965, and lotus press, founded by naomi long madgett in 1972. The easiest way to find south african wines, wineries, tasting rooms, people, news, events, maps, videos, wine routes, tours, restaurants, accommodation and things to do in the cape winelands. African books collective is a non profit distribution collective owned by publishers on the continent. The northern slopes of the river elbe around meissen are sufficiently sundrenched for viticulture.
The problem lies with book distribution rather than the book publishing sector. The result is that wines of the new south africa is as complete a reference on the south african wine scene as youre likely to find, and those with an interest in learning more about south african wine will be able to spend many hours with the book. The jawdropping wines of stellenbosch, south africa. Subsaharan publishers has since published 10 other titles by meshack asare. Publish a book with penguin penguin books south africa. The five best wine books for beginners dont know your pinot noir from your pinotage. She has freelanced for south africas largest publishers as a production specialist, working on most genres, including educational and academic books. Assouline is a book publisher founded in 1994 by prosper and martine assouline. About us meet the team that make things happen at quickfox. We taste a pinotage, a chenin blanc and a shiraz from familyowned wineries based in western cape town whose mediterranean climate. Fruit wines are usually referred to by their main ingredient e. Wines of south africa wosa is a notforprofit industry organisation which promotes the export of all south african wine in key international markets. Publishing world sa, goodwood, western cape, south africa.
South african wine has a history dating back to 1659, with the first bottle produced in cape. The colour of wine isnt just another book about picturesque cape vineyards. If a decision is made to publish a manuscript, penguin books south africa will make you an offer based on what we believe to be the sales potential of the book in our market. South african wine has a history dating back to 1659, with the first bottle produced in cape town by its founder jan van riebeeck. Touch my blood an autobiography, bitches brew a novel which won the european union literary award, seven steps to heaven a novel and zulu boy gone crazy a collection of some of his best columns from the sunday times. She is the author of several books and writes about a diverse range of winerelated subjects, including. It has diversified and now publishes scholarly books, research, history books on the transatlantic slave trade and african literature. In addition, the guide features interviews with top winemakers and recipes to pair with their wines. The new company, known as random house struik pty ltd, brought together two of the countrys most prominent book publishers under the. Bk publishing is a vibrant publishing house in the heart of pretoria.
Levels of wine consumption have continued to fall in the old producing countries of europe, while the importance of new world producers such as chile, australia and south africa has continued to rise in the. Most of the wine produced in the country went directly to be distilled into brandy. Heres our list of reputable book publishing companies you might consider working with. Simon, 345pp several clever book people have guessed. Subsaharan publishers was was set up in 1992 to publish childrens books on the the environment. A lot of time and effort goes into developing and building longterm relationships with our authors. Manuscript submission verity publishers south africa. Like every year the presentation of the new edition was a big show nearby cape town and the wine producing branch of south africa was eagerly awaiting the. A few tips on getting published one of the most common questions were asked at exclusive books is.
In this truly epic production, renowned south african fatherandson team gerald and marc hoberman, showcase south africas wine country as never seen. 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. Mullerthurgau aka rivaner, a fresh muscat, is the most popular grape, followed by riesling and weisserburgunder pinot blanc. The little dishes of spain and the foods and wines of spain unless they have traveled to spain, most americans have never tasted a really good paella. 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 and intermediate phase. First published in hardcover as oz clarkes encyclopedia of grapes, oz clarkes grapes and wines is newly revised and updated to provide the most current information on an even wider array of grapes. Through an agreement between the rhodesian and south african governments mark, along with a number of others, was recruited into the rhodesian light infantry rli. And we are a small business, so sometimes getting books is a bit too expensive for us so we cannot get all the books we want. Platters south african wine guide 2020 40th anniversary edition. Erica moodie cape town in south africa is one of the great wine capitals of the world and gateway to the internationally renowned cape winelands with its breathtaking scenery and legendary wines.
It is even more difficult accessing books in some of the smaller african countries outside of the continents powerhouses, south africa, nigeria and kenya. Tradition and revolution was published in mid 20 by university of california press i have privately brought in some copies of the book which i am able to sell at a decent discount to the prevailing rate. Cellarmasters in the kitchen by toerien, wendy penguin random. It has been published annually except 1981 in the same format since 1980, with the colour. 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 sunday times books editor ben williams called a colossus who shaped the south african english canon more than anyone else.