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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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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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Children and Literature in Africa
Ibadan: Heinemann Educational Books (1992), 219 pp.
"Examines the role of children as narrators and creators of literature as well as their place as both potential characters and as audience. This collection of essays also includes contributions on publishing aspects of children's writing." (Hans M. Zell, Publishing, Books & Reading in Sub-Saharan Af
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Conference on Textbook Provision and Library Development in Africa
Manchester: British Council (1992), 27 pp.
"The proceedings of a British Council hosted conference held in Manchester in October 1991, which was the first international conference to examine all the issues raised by the African book sector studies commissioned by the World Bank and the UK’s Overseas Development Administration (ODA). A comp
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Guide de publication scientifique
Dakar: Association des Rédacteurs et Editeurs Scientifiques d'Afrique Francophone (1991), 92 pp.
"Vise à aider les auteurs à se familiariser avec l'usage courant et les règles régissant la rédaction et l'édition d'ouvrages et de revues scientifiques. Explique les problèmes qui existent dans le secteur de l'édition scientifique et universitaire en Afrique francophone, dont l'un des plus
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Books and Publishing in Francophone Africa
UNESCO Africa (Dakar), issue 2 (1991), pp. 36-41
Publishing in Africa: A Neglected Component of Development
Boston: African Studies Center, Boston University (1991), 33 pp.
"Examines the complex factors that affect publishing in Africa, using a three-part model involving the reader, the writer and the publisher. Among the topics the author covers are the importance of textbooks in any discussion of African publishing, the need for children’s books, the dynamic betwee
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Book Publishing in South Africa for the 1990s
Cape Town: South African Library (1991), 117 pp.
"The proceedings of a symposium held at the South African Library, Cape Town, in November 1990. Subjects covered include censorship, publishing in a multicultural South Africa, educational publishing, children's book publishing, literacy and development, and marketing and distribution. The papers we
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Das Recht auf den eigenen Verlag: Zum Verlagswesen in der "Dritten Welt" [Dossier]
Zeitschrift für Kulturaustausch, volume 41, issue 3 (1991), pp. 329-406
El libro en Colombia: Situación y perspectivas
Santa Fe de Bogotá: Centro Regional para el Fomento del Libro en América Latina y el Caribe (CERLALC) (1991), 135 pp.
Book Promotion, Sales and Distribution: A Management Training Course
London; Paris: Book House Training Centre; UNESCO (1991), x, 166 pp.
A compilation of tutor's notes, lesson materials and handouts from training courses conducted by UNESCO and field-tested at courses held in Africa, Asia and the Caribbean, and containing a wide variety of illustrations, models, sample forms and charts that can be photocopied or made into OHP slides.
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Editing and Publication: A Handbook for Trainers
Manila; Ottawa: International Rice Research Institute (IRRI); International Development Research Centre (IDRC) (1991), vii, 107 pp.
"A companion volume to Editing and Publication: A Training Manual (1991, by the same author) that aims to guide trainers through the best use of the Manual, offering sample exercises and ways in which to stimulate creative thinking." (Hans M. Zell, Publishing, Books & Reading in Sub-Saharan Africa,
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Promouvoir le livre technique en Afrique
Paris: Groupe de recherche et d’échanges technologiques (GRET) (1991), 87 pp.
"Examine les défis posés par la promotion des livres techniques en Afrique. Il constate que certains des livres proposés à la vente ne sont pas adaptés ou inappropriés, ou sont beaucoup trop chers. Examine certains des problèmes liés à la distribution et à la promotion des livres, notammen
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Der Buchverlag: Geschichte, Aufbau, Wirtschaftsprinzipien, Kalkulation und Marketing
Stuttgart: Metzler (1991), xiii, 282 pp.
How to Become a Published Writer
Ibadan: Heinemann Educational Books Nigeria (1991), 230 pp.
"Written by one of Nigeria’s most distinguished and most widely published novelists – and for many years now Director of the Nigerian Book Foundation – Chukwuemeka Ike here shares his wide experience as a writer of both fiction and non-fiction, using an informal and conversational style. The b
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African Book Sector Studies: Summary Report
London: International Book Development (IBD) (1991), 137 pp.
"Provides background documentation to the special conference of Ministers of Education in Africa, “Textbook and Library Development in Africa”, held under the auspices of the Overseas Development Administration in Manchester in 1991." (Hans M. Zell, Publishing, Books & Reading in Sub-Saharan Afr
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Editing and Publication: A Training Manual. Especially for Editors and Publication Officers at Research Institutes and Extension Agencies in the Third World
Key Guides
Manila; Ottawa: International Rice Research Institute (IRRI); International Development Research Centre (IDRC) (1991), 445 pp.
"Developed at a fourteen-week training course at the International Rice Research Institute, this manual – designed primarily for use in developing countries and which has also been used for training courses in Africa – discusses editorial and publishing procedures with the emphasis on practical
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