Monthly Archives: October 2010

As publishers, we’re well aware of the hidden work of the editor in bringing polish and vitality to the manuscripts we decide to publish.  Its gratifying to know that there’s nothing new in this.  We find out today that Jane … Continue reading →

This interview (between myself and Carlos Moore) appeared in the Guardian (Nigeria) a couple of weeks ago. I can’t find it online anywhere, so I’ve republished it below. It seems a fitting way to wish Carlos well as he leaves … Continue reading →

For winning this year’s Nobel Literature prize.

Interesting research on how the rise of the eBook reader and the iPad is fuelling eBook piracy here.  eBook files tend to be much lighter than music files, so its no surprise that eBook piracy is in the ascendancy.  Expect … Continue reading →

Its not been Jonathan Franzen’s week.  His UK publisher sent the wrong file off to the printers, then some pranksters made away with the great American chronicler’s glasses.  As a small publisher, there’s a sort of comfort in knowing that … Continue reading →

Ngugi wa Thiong’o has been heavily tipped by the bookies to win this year’s Nobel Literature prize.  It would be fantastic for him to win – it would mean Africans from South, West and East have won the prize.