African Design, Art, Culture and Lifestyle Books
Whenever we are out and about with our books meeting members of the public one of the top questions we receive is ‘so how do I submit a proposal for my book idea?/how do I get my book published?’. It is said that everyone has a book within them, and for first-timers taking your book
As we highlighted in a previous post Adinkra symbols are a much-referenced communication system that has endured to present day. Adinkra symbols carry within them centuries of wisdom and are among one of the African continent’s oldest writing systems. The symbols have inspired designers and artists the world over who have drawn on the distinctive graphic
Adinkra symbols are an ancient Asante writing system, identified by the decorative, graphic forms making up each symbol. There are said to be over 100 Adinkra symbols in existence, each based on wise teachings, proverbs and folk stories that have been handed down through the generations and added to over time. Adinkra symbols served to
The 22nd September 2017 saw the opening of the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary African Art (Zeitz MOCAA), in Cape Town, South Africa, heralded as being the first major institution on the African continent dedicated to collecting, researching and preserving the art of contemporary Africa and its diaspora.
Fashion illustration as a career option is growing in popularity thanks in part to the images we see being shared on social media, so if you are wondering about how to get started and what it takes to become a successful fashion illustrator we thought who better than to ask than Ohab Tochukwu Bernard Johnbosco
We are pleased to announce that customers in Kenya can now order our books from Nuria Bookstore. For full order details visit: www.nuria.co.ke – The Editorial Team
The holiday season is upon us, at time to rest and relax and spent time with family and friends. Whether you are jet setting or staycationing we hope you will continue to be inspired by all that is around. To kick start your holidays we have selected our favourite must have’s exuding style, and for
Shoko Press will once again be out and about, this time showcasing our books at Africa Utopia, on London’s Southbank. Africa Utopia is an annual festival that celebrates the contemporary arts and culture of the African continent. Africa Utopia is championed by Senegalese singer and human rights advocate Baaba Maal, and taking place over Saturday, 15th
Yinka Ilori is a British furniture designer of Nigerian heritage who places the powerful art of storytelling at the heart of designs. Ilori specialises in sustainable design by upcycling discarded and found furniture pieces, which he does by dismantling the discarded pieces of furniture and reassembling them into quirky new designs. This practice forms one
PLEASE NOTE: The Creative Careers section has now moved to our sister site atelier 55 where you will find a range of resources, products, and content to help you start and grow your creative career. Shoko Press is about more than just creating books, part of our mission is to share and inspire you, our reader on
Shoko Press will be showcasing our titles at Africa Writes this Saturday, 1st July, 2017. Held over three days at the British Library in London, the Africa Writes festival is an annual celebration of contemporary literature from Africa and the diaspora organised by the Royal African Society. The festival features book launches, readings, author appearances, panel discussions,
Kossi Aguessy was a visionary designer and artist of African Brazilian and Togolese Yoruba heritage. Born in Togo and raised in the US Aguessy lived in Paris, New York and London where he based his design practices. The experiences from tis multi-cultural background greatly influenced his work, which seamlessly crossed creative disciplines and cultures, evident not only in his commercial