UCT Book Fair 2005
11-15 April, 2005
at the Centre for African Studies Gallery
A week of bargains, launches, readings, debates and workshops!
Come browse for books at the dozens of publishers' and booksellers' stalls - daily from 11am - 4pm - and look out for the events listed below...
Monday - 11 April
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1-2pm: Sisyphus's Book Deal
A panel debate the state and future of the South African publishing industry, as we ask: When will SA publishing take off?
' Prof. Etienne van Heerden (author / board member of NB Publishers: Kwela, Tafelberg, Human & Rousseau, Best Books, Lux Verbi, Pharos)
' Jeremy Boraine (publisher: Penguin)
' Garry Rosenberg (publisher: HSRC Press)
' Dorette Louw (publisher: Maskew Miller Longman)
2pm: Zapiro exhibition launch
One of the country's greatest cartoonists, Jonathan Shapiro, opens an exhibition of his cartoons about Nelson Mandela and talks about his upcoming book of Mandela cartoons!
6:30pm: Book Fair opening reception
An invitation-only event, to be opened by the Vice-Chancellor of UCT, Prof. Njabulo Ndebele.
Tuesday - 12 April
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1-2pm: Distinguished author readings
Readings by Ingrid de Kok of her poetry, and by Mike Nicol of a new work-in-progress.
' Ingrid de Kok is author of several published collections of poetry, as well as co-compiler and editor of Spring Is Rebellious and City in Words: Poems on Cape Town. Her poetry has been included in 14 South African anthologies and 11 international anthologies, and her work has also appeared in Italian, Japanese, French, and Dutch translation and has regularly been featured in a variety of literary journals, both in South Africa and abroad.
' Mike Nicol is the author of four novels (the last of which was The Ibis Tapestry), three books of non-fiction, including A Good-Looking Corpse, and two volumes of poetry. He also works as a journalist contributing to various South African and international publications.
2-3pm: How do we create a culture of reading in a multi-lingual country?
An author, librarian and publisher debate this significant problem facing reading in South Africa.
' Sindiwe Magona (author)
' Digby Sales (Manager of UCT Libraries Acquisitions & Collections Development)
' Eve Gray (publisher: Eve Gray & Associates/African Minds)
3pm: 'Funding the Fight'
Two IDASA authors launch a brand new book on 'Funding the Fight Against Aids in Africa and Latin America'.
Wednesday - 13 April
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1-2pm: Straight to the bin!
Some of SA's top publishers let aspiring authors in on what to do and what absolutely to avoid if you want to get published, in this free workshop. Book essential - numbers are limited.
' Bridget Impey (Double Storey)
' Michelle Matthews (Oshun)
' Marian Griffin (Oxford University Press)
' Gus Ferguson (Snailpress/Carapace)
2-3pm: Michael Cope's 'Ghaap'
The author will give readings from his fascinating new collection of poetry, and discuss the discovery of a million years of human life in the Northern Cape that lead to its creation. Find out more at www.cope.co.za.
6:30pm: Launch of Martin Versveld's 'Food for Thought'
Enjoy great food and thought at the relaunch of this remarkable book by the legendary Martin Verseld - invitation only.
Thursday - 14 April
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1-2pm: Bright young things
Some of the most exciting new young authors give readings of their published writing and exclusive previews of their new work.
' Michael Gastrow
' Byron Loker
' Alexandra Smith
2pm: Get published!
Colleen Higgs of the Centre for the Book gives aspiring authors inside info on the publishing industry, how to get your work in print - and advice on independent publishing.
Friday - 15 April
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11am - 1pm: Free Creative Writing Workshop
Ron Irwin guides you through the process of creative writing and gives you the chance to develop a sample of your writing during the workshop. Book is essential - numbers are very limited.
1-2pm: Reading as Rehabilitation
Readucate's Edna Freinkel speaks about their work teaching literacy as rehabilitation in SA prisons.
2pm: Food as Meditation - the 'Quiet Food' cookbook
Author Louis van Loon reveals the ideas behind his unique Buddhist cookbook 'Quiet Food': from the health benefits of vegetarian eating, to the magic of preparing and eating food slowly and contemplatively - making ordinary cooking into something exquisite and special.
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About the Book Fair
The UCT Book Fair is a project of the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Town, run and hosted by the Centre for African Studies, with the aim of fostering a culture of reading within UCT and the wider community.
LitNet: 11 April 2005
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