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The Queer Book of Revelation, by Siya Khumalo
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Sacred Earth Philosophy
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The Tea Merchant
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The True America, by Ernest Cole
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Underground Booksellers Walking Tour
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James Baldwin Centenary Collection
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Giovanni's Room, by James Baldwin
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Go Tell It On The Mountain, by James Baldwin
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I Am Not Your Negro, by James Baldwin
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The Institute for Creative Dying, by Jarred Thompson
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Henri Matisse Boxed Notecards
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Hilma af Klint: No. 3 Youth 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle
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Manju's Cookbook, by Manju Patel
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Lonwabo and the Gongqongqo, by Madoda Gcwadi & illustrated by Subi Bosa (English)
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From the River to the Sea: A colouring book by Nathi Ngubane
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Mrs Pepperpot Learns to Swim (used)
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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.
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How to get published
Intro to publishing workshopsGot 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
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Producing your book
Book a free consultationGot 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.
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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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Library Gardens
VolunteerWe're working with City Parks to fill Library Gardens with indigenous plants.
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Neighbourhood map
Advertise or get a copyThe city is confusing when you don't know where you're going. Our wall and pocket maps demystify Joburg.
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Street Libraries
DonateOur Street Libraries in Soweto and Alexandra provide free books at community centres.
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Cleaning
See how to helpWorking with the Social Employment Fund, we have more than 50 people cleaning our neighbourhood's streets every day.
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Share a spring day with authors on a farm
What is more lovely than a spring day, filled with the exploration of African fiction in the setting of a farm? Join us, in collaboration with Museum Her, for a...
Share a spring day with authors on a farm
What is more lovely than a spring day, filled with the exploration of African fiction in the setting of a farm? Join us, in collaboration with Museum Her, for a...
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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...
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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...
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