The South African Book Fair (previously known as the Cape Town Book Fair) is an international book fair in Johannesburg, South Africa. It is one of many similar events around the country. The fair started through a joint venture between the Publishers Association of South Africa (PASA) and the Frankfurt Book Fair.[1] It was established in 2006 partially in response to the discontinuation of previous literary events, such as the Harare Book Fair and the Zimbabwe International Book Fair.[2][3] The South African Book Fair features events including "authors’ readings, book launches, panel discussions and seminars".[4]
The 2009 fair had more than 43,000 visitors.[5] The 2010 fair had over 33,000 visitors and focused on publisher-centered events.[6]
The 2012 fair was held in conjunction with the 29th International Publishers Association Congress. The event ran from 15 June to 17 June 2012 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. The fair included book launches, literary workshops, author interviews and other activities.[7]
The fair rebranded in 2015 after it moved from its original location in Cape Town.[8]
The event has received criticism for a focus on South African publishing markets instead of a wider Pan-African approach.[9]
Notable attendees
editPrevious attendees of the Cape Town Book Fair include:
- 2006 - Tokunboh Adeyemo publicly launched the Africa Bible Commentary project[10]
- 2007 - Penguin South Africa signed with Sara Lotz.[11]
- 2007 - George Bizos
- 2009 - Siphiwo Mahala[12]
- 2010 - Desmond Tutu and Wole Soyinka[13]
- Raufu Mustapha and Adekeye Adebajo[14]
Visiting publishers have included:
- HSRC Press[15]
- Jacana[16]
- Jonathan Ball Publishers[17]
- NB Publishers[18]
- Pan Macmillan[19]
- Penguin Books[20]
- Random House Struik[21]
- UKZN Press[22][23]
Other visitors include Cape Town's Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport in 2012.[24]
References
edit- ^ "Cape Town Book Fair doubles attendance figures". The Mail & Guardian. 2007-06-19. Retrieved 2022-12-11.
- ^ Ons, Van (2005-02-01). "Cape Town's first book fair: with German help". Expatica Germany. Retrieved 2022-12-11.
- ^ Smith, Kelvin (2010-07-27). "Cape Town Book Fair Strives, Struggles to Nurture "Africa's Book Garden"". Publishing Perspectives. Retrieved 2022-12-12.
- ^ "Africa's largest book fair opens in Cape Town". The Mail & Guardian. 2007-06-15. Retrieved 2022-12-11.
- ^ "Cape Town Events - Cape Town Book Fair - South Africa". capetown.hotelguide.co.za. Retrieved 2022-12-12.
- ^ "Cape Town Book Fair". capetownbookfair.com. Retrieved 2022-12-12.
- ^ "Provincial Library Services Exhibit at the Cape Town Book Fair". Western Cape Government. Retrieved 2022-12-12.
- ^ "South African Book Fair". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2022-12-12.
- ^ Smith, Kelvin (2010-07-27). "Cape Town Book Fair Strives, Struggles to Nurture "Africa's Book Garden"". Publishing Perspectives. Retrieved 2022-12-12.
- ^ "Dr Tokunboh Adeyemo: 'Here's ABC, so Africa may know the Word'". The East African. 2020-08-09. Retrieved 2022-12-12.
- ^ Otoole 1, Sean (2012-11-09). "Finding the sweet taste of writing freedom". The Mail & Guardian. Retrieved 2022-12-11.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Zvomuya, Percy (2009-07-18). "Tackling the matter head-on". The Mail & Guardian. Retrieved 2022-12-11.
- ^ Smetherham, Jo-Anne (June 2010). "Get your nose in a book at the Cape Town Book Fair" (PDF). Western Cape Government.
- ^ Adebajo, Adekeye (2017-09-27). "Raufu Mustapha obituary". The Guardian. Retrieved 2022-12-11.
- ^ "HSRC Press Programme at the 2009 Cape Town Book Fair". HSRC Press @ Sunday Times Books LIVE. Retrieved 2022-12-12.
- ^ "Jacana Programme at the 2009 Cape Town Book Fair". Jacana @ Sunday Times Books LIVE. Retrieved 2022-12-12.
- ^ "Catch Up with Jonathan Ball Publishers at the Cape Town Book Fair". Jonathan Ball @ Sunday Times Books LIVE. Retrieved 2022-12-12.
- ^ "NB Publishers Programme at the 2009 Cape Town Book Fair". NB @ Sunday Times Books LIVE. Retrieved 2022-12-12.
- ^ "Pan Macmillan Programme at the 2009 Cape Town Book Fair". Pan Macmillan @ Sunday Times Books LIVE. Retrieved 2022-12-12.
- ^ "Penguin Books Programme at the 2009 Cape Town Book Fair". Penguin SA @ Sunday Times Books LIVE. Retrieved 2022-12-12.
- ^ "Random House Struik Programme at the 2009 Cape Town Book Fair". Umuzi @ Sunday Times Books LIVE. Retrieved 2022-12-12.
- ^ "UKZN Press Programme at the Cape Town Book Fair". UKZN Press @ Sunday Times Books LIVE. Retrieved 2022-12-12.
- ^ "UKZN Press at the CTBF: Inheriting the Earth, Bra Gib and Prodigal Daughters". UKZN Press @ Sunday Times Books LIVE. Retrieved 2022-12-12.
- ^ "Provincial Library Services Exhibit at the Cape Town Book Fair". Western Cape Government. Retrieved 2022-12-12.
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