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The African Publishing Companion: A Resource Guide
Lochcarron, Scotland: Hans Zell Publishers (2002), 356 pp.
"Containing over 1,600 entries and extensively cross-referenced, this is a comprehensive albeit now dated documentation and information resource on African publishing and the book trade. Content includes (1) a directory of almost 700 African publishers’ email addresses and Web sites (where availab
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Publishing and Book Development in Sub-Saharan Africa: An Annotated Bibliography
London: Hans Zell Publishers (1996), x, 409 pp.
"Contains over 2,200 entries covering books, serials, reference sources, reports, papers in edited collections, book-sector studies and similar documents, and periodical articles drawn from literature published in over 360 journals and magazines. Most entries have a short annotation. Supplementary v
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The Media in Africa and Africa in the Media: An Annotated Bibliography
London et al.: Hans Zell Publishers (1996), xxv, 291 pp.
"This annotated bibliography is arranged under four major sections: press (579 entries); broadcasting (269 entries); film (381 entries); and general (526 entries), providing a total of 1,755 entries. The bibliography is well laid out, arranged by author and title. The bibliography limits its coverag
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Sub-Saharan African Films and Filmmakers, 1987-1992: An Annotated Bibliography
London et al.: Hans Zell Publishers (1994), ix, 468 pp.
"The fact that the number of titles from only six years [3.199] almost equals that of the considerably longer reporting period of the basic work [covering the period between 1960 and 1987, published in 1988] demonstrates the proliferation of publications in this field as well. It is an advantage tha
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Publishing and Development in the Third World
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London et al.: Hans Zell Publishers (1992), x, 441 pp.
"This benchmark volume stems from the papers commissioned for a major international seminar on Publishing in the Third World, held at Bellagio, Italy, in February 1991. It presents the first full scale discussion of publishing in Asia and Africa, and features perspectives from 25 prominent publisher
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International Experiences in Third World Publishing Development with Particular Reference to World Bank Intervention
"Examines the involvement of the World Bank and other aid agencies in funding textbook publishing in Africa and other parts of the developing world. The author notes that the fundamental role of books in education was not, however, widely recognized at first, and relatively few early education proje
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Kenyan Publishing: Independence and Dependence
"A comprehensive discussion of the origins and development, successes and failures, and opportunities and challenges of the Kenyan book industry, which spans from the time of Kenya's independence to the present day [1992]. Begins by discussing the state of the industry at independence, the coming of
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The Challenge of Publishing in Tanzania
"Looks at the publishing industry in Tanzania and explains the sluggish development despite state commitment to universal adult and primary education. The author links the underdevelopment of the printing and publishing industries with East Africa's colonial history when the main market place for Ea
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American Book Aid: A Critical Assessment of Two Major Programs of the 1950s-1970s
"Examines the major characteristics, strengths, weaknesses and impacts of two American-sponsored programmes that had a considerable impact on book and library development in the Third World between 1950 and 1970; one organized by Franklin Book Programs Inc. and the other by the Central Book Activiti
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Book Development in the Third World: The British Experience
"Traces the history, influences and experiences within the historical and socio-economic framework of British book development activities, and the evolution of its policy." (Hans M. Zell, Publishing, Books & Reading in Sub-Saharan Africa, 3d ed. 2008, nr. 1377)
Canadian Experiences with Encouraging Book Supply and Publishing in the Third World
"Quantifies the extent of Canadian assistance that has been given to support and encourage book supply in the Third World, and reviews the experiences of three different approaches in order to focus on the lessons that have been learned." (Hans M. Zell, Publishing, Books & Reading in Sub-Saharan Afr
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The Story of Obor, Or, Assisting Autonomous Publishing
"Traces the history, publishing activities, and experience of the Obor Foundation – a book and publishing assistance organization largely active in Indonesia – and suggests its might serve as a model for other organizations, and that its successful formula might be replicated, or adapted, in oth
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The African Book World and Press: A Directory;Répertoire du livre et de la presse en Afrique
London: Hans Zell Publishers, 4th ed. (1989), xxi, 306 pp.
"Annotated listings of over 4,600 libraries, publishers, booksellers, magazines and periodicals, and major newspapers throughout Africa." (commbox)
A Handbook for African Writers
London: Hans Zell Publishers (1986), 218 pp.
"A pioneering volume containing a wealth of practical information and advice for African authors. Describes how to present a manuscript, how to find a publisher, dealing with literary agents, and offering advice about contracts, remuneration, copyright, and writing for the media. Illustrated with so
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International Cooperation in the Development of West African Mass Media
In: Mass Communication, Culture and Society in West Africa
Oxford; München et al.: Hans Zell Publishers; Saur (1985), pp. 74-84
Mass Media in West Africa: A Bibliographic Essay
In: Mass Communication, Culture and Society in West Africa
Oxford: Hans Zell Publishers (1985), pp. 285-308
Mass Communication, Culture and Society in West Africa
Oxford; München et al.: Hans Zell Publishers; Saur (1985), 329 pp.
Research Priorities in African Literature
Oxford; München: Hans Zell Publishers; Saur (1984), 222 pp.
