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Bridge Books

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James Baldwin Centenary Collection

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Gifts, games and cool books

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Kid's Books

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Publishing at Bridge Books

Our titles focus on new children's books in local languages, and on new editions of classic South African texts that were once banned or forgotten.

  • How to get published

    Got a story you want to get into the world? We offer a quick overview of how the process works, whether you want to find a traditional publisher or go your own way

    Intro to publishing workshops 

  • Producing your book

    Got a story already written? We can type, design and guide your book through the printing process. Book a time with one of our team to find out more.

    Book a free consultation 

  • Writing, editing, and translating

    Our team also works with all kinds of organizations to tell their stories effectively -- whether that's profiling a success story or making your corporate documents presentable.

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Johannesburg Literary District

  • Library Gardens

    We're working with City Parks to fill Library Gardens with indigenous plants.

    Volunteer 

  • Neighbourhood map

    The city is confusing when you don't know where you're going. Our wall and pocket maps demystify Joburg.

    Advertise or get a copy 

  • Street Libraries

    Our Street Libraries in Soweto and Alexandra provide free books at community centres.

    Donate 

  • Cleaning

    Working with the Social Employment Fund, we have more than 50 people cleaning our neighbourhood's streets every day.

    See how to help 

What to read

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  • 2. [ ] Unnamed Bookshop

    2. [ ] Unnamed Bookshop

    Harald Herzog, who documented decades worth of central Joburg bookshops, gives us his second description: a Bookshop with No Name [         ] I don’t think this...

    2. [ ] Unnamed Bookshop

    Harald Herzog, who documented decades worth of central Joburg bookshops, gives us his second description: a Bookshop with No Name [         ] I don’t think this...

  • LitDistrict map now in print!

    LitDistrict map now in print!

    Our map showing the 71 booksellers in the LitDistrict is now in print! We'll be posting wall versions like this one around the city. But you can also get your...

    LitDistrict map now in print!

    Our map showing the 71 booksellers in the LitDistrict is now in print! We'll be posting wall versions like this one around the city. But you can also get your...

  • A Discussion of Bessie Head's Maru

    A Discussion of Bessie Head's Maru

    Bessie Head wrote novels, short fiction and autobiographical works that are infused with spiritual questioning and reflection. Her seminal work, Maru, (1971) centres around an orphaned Masarwa girl who goes to...

    A Discussion of Bessie Head's Maru

    Bessie Head wrote novels, short fiction and autobiographical works that are infused with spiritual questioning and reflection. Her seminal work, Maru, (1971) centres around an orphaned Masarwa girl who goes to...

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