Africa Writes Back by James Currey
Captures the energy of literary publishing in a new and undefined field.
"[The book] is full of the drama of that enterprise, the drama of dealing with the mother house, the drama of dealing with the often intractable political constraints dominating the intellectual space across Africa, and not least of all dealing with the writers themselves—with their ambitions, their temperaments, their financial needs and, at times, their perception of a colonial relationship between themselves and a European publishing house" "An essential history of African publishing and literature in the early post-colonial period, Africa Writes Back is filled with fascinating titbits and useful information. While certainly of interest to anyone involved in publishing, it should be of particular interest to readers (and scholars) of African literature, providing an extensive literary history and a great deal of context. Very nicely done." (The Complete Review) "Highly recommended." (CHOICE) "A fascinating read and an irreplaceable reference...." (Research in African Literatures)
James Currey was the editorial director at Heinemann Educational Books in charge of the African Writers Series from 1967 to 1984. He is the recipient of the African Literary Association's 2008 Lifetime Achievement Award.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780821418420 |
| ISBN 10 | 0821418424 |
| Title | Africa Writes Back |
| Author | James Currey |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Ohio University Press |
| Year published | 2008-08-15 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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