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,
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Creative Africa
Shoko Press Gift Ideas For Fab Father’s Day
Still wondering what to get your dad or father figure this Father’s Day? Don’t fear, help is on hand as the Shoko Press team have gathered together a list of ideas sure to make their day. Clockwise from top right:
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Creative Careers
A Brief Guide to Book Fairs and Literary Festivals for Authors
As part of our job we attend various book publishing industry events to keep up to date with the latest trends and news. One thing we noticed is that when it comes to Book Fairs and Literary Festivals the definitions and purpose of each can be confusing especially for first time authors. So we thought
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Creative Africa
Digital News Publication Quartz Africa Innovators 2017 List
Quartz is a new generation digital news publication for business professionals, that explores the new global economy in which we find ourselves. Many of the articles focus on today’s emerging economies, and their growing influence in the world. The digital publication launched Quartz Africa a segment dedicated to telling Africa’s stories through the lens of
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Behind the Scenes
Shoko Press Showcase At Africa At Spitalfields
Thank you to all stopped by our stall at Africa at Spitalfields on Bank Holiday Monday. We had a wonderful time, and as a young business this was our first time showcasing our books in public, and we could not have been happier with the response. On behalf of the creatives whose work grace the
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Events
Shoko Press at Pop Up Africa Spitafields Market Bank Holiday Monday
Join Shoko Press at Africa at Spitalfields 2017 Bank Holiday Monday 29th May, where we will be selling our latest books. Africa at Spitalfields is London’s biggest Africa inspired retail experience, and we are looking forward to what’s going to be a great day celebrating the beauty of Africa in the UK. Entry is free and open to
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Creative Africa
5 Instagram Accounts Changing the Way We View Africa
The graphic image is a powerful thing. It has the ability to shape our perceptions, perhaps more so than the written word. And as such, it should come as no surprise that according to the Social Science Research Network 65 percent of us are visual learners. Visuals embed themselves into our subconscious colouring our view
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Shoko Press
Reader Offer – Free Shipping on All Books for 25 hours Only
Shoko Press is marking Africa Day on Thursday 25th May 2017 by offering all customers free* shipping on our books to anywhere in the world for 25 hours ONLY. All you have to do is add your chosen books to the cart, checkout as normal where you will see free shipping applied. Celebrated every May 25th Africa
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Creative Africa
Shoko Press Gift Ideas To Treat Your Mum On Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, are you ahead of the curve and have your special gift all wrapped and ready to go, or are you still looking for that special something? If you are, no need to panic the Shoko Press team have rounded up some favourites finds that are sure to be
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Creative Africa
Ellah Wakatama Allfrey Talking About Africa’s Writing On The Guardian
Interesting article in the Guardian by editor Ellah Wakatama-Allfrey talking about how writers need to to find new ways of talking about Africa’s past and present. She highlights that writers should not only tell the same tried and tested themes that tend to define African literature, usually addressing the continet’s colonial past, all which have their
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Books
Something BEAUTIFUL Has Arrived…
Excitement in the studio today as we celebrate the official publication today of a BEAUTIFUL book by photographer Mario Epanya. A book that is both beautiful to look at and beautiful to hold with its velvety soft finish.