African Publishers from Outside SA: Apply for the Publishers Invitation Programme Grant to Attend the 2010 Cape Town Book Fair
Press release from the CTBF:
The Cape Town Book Fair wants to fill a gap and provide foreign as well as South African CTBF participants with the option to work with the whole of sub-Saharan Africa. For many years the Harare Book Fair had provided this opportunity, but after its disappearance no other fair has been able to deliver such a platform and atmosphere.
We are aware that it is difficult for publishers from other African countries to participate in the Fair, especially as an exhibitor.
Therefore we are very proud to have found a wonderful partner in the Goethe-Institut in South Africa, which will be inviting approximately 15 publishing houses from sub-Saharan African countries to participate in the 2010 CTBF. Publishers have to apply for this grant, and the terms and conditions for this programme can be found here:
Publishers participating in this scheme will enjoy a one-day workshop on Thursday, 29 July 2010, as well as different matchmaking meetings, etc., during the fair. The Cape Town Book Fair is reaching out to all of Africa, and these are the first steps. Come and join – there is so much more to do on the African continent!
Note: Interested publishers complying with the requirements may apply until 19 April 2010. Applications received after the stipulated date will not be considered.