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1 LITERARY FORUM AT THE CAPE TOWN BOOK FAIR Location: Forum Saturday 11h00 Michelle Magwood chats to Marina Lewyca, bestselling international author of A Short History of Tractors in the Ukraine. 12noon John Maytham interviews Isobel Dixon, London based literary agent about her poetry anthology a Fold in the Map. 14h00 Riaan Manser – enthusiastic author of Round Africa on my Bicycle will be discussing his fascinating journey around Africa, and you’ll get to see the bicycle! 15h00 Max du Preez – controversial journalist, author and founder of the fi rst anti-government newspaper Vrye Weekblad, will discuss his work and what still motivates him. Sunday 10h00 Michelle Magwood interviews acclaimed author Alexander McCall - Smith 12h00 John Maytham - its a hanging matter as he chats to Chris Marnewick. 13h00 Richard Kunzman, Deon Meyer and Mike Nicol will get together to discuss their books and between them should have some interesting insights into the crime genre which they’ve so successfully claimed. 15h00 Milton Shain and Richard Mendelsohn, authors of The Jews in South Africa, have both written extensively about Jewish history in South Africa, will certainly bring to life characters like Barney Barnato, Helen Suzman, Sol Kerzner CAPE TOWN BOOK FAIR PROGRAMME 2008 16h00 Andrew Feinstein, ex ANC MP and author of best seller, After the Party which gives an authoritative insight into the inner workings of the ANC. He will be joined by Xolela Mangcu, incisive social columnist, intellectual and author, whose new book To The Brink has just been launched. 16h00 The secrets of women writers’ ANGELINA SITHEBE - Holy Hill, JOANNE JOWELL - The Other Side of Shame and RACHELLE GREEF - Everything but the Secret of my Whisky. Monday 13h00 Mark Gevisser, the man who has given us Thabo Mbeki – The Dream Deferred, will no doubt have many anecdotes and answers to your questions about our president, and the time he spent with him whilst writing the book. 14h00 Herman Giliomee, well known author of The Afrikaners will be here to discuss his work and answer any questions you may have about South African history and in particular the role of the Afrikaans people. 16h00 The interesting and articulate Susan Mann and Sarah Lotz will be talk about women in writing, their infl uences and motivation and also to discuss their own work. THIS SPACE WILL ALSO HOST A SURPRISE INTERVIEWER OR TWO DURING THE FAIR…..
Saturday 14 June 2 Saturday 14 June 10h00 Stand C19 Early Reading for Babies and Toddlers: Reading is not just about stories. Join Kim Barker (Speech and Hearing Therapist, Author, Editor, Teacher and Mother) on this magical exploration of how to make story-time a very special time for the family. Maskew Miller Longman. 10h00 Room 1.43 Michael Poliza - presents a slide show on his book “Eyes Over Afrika.” Book Promotions. 10h00 Room 1.61 “The Feminine Formula For Success in Business:” Join New Africa Books for a fascinating presentation by life coach Sabana Crowcroft on how you can make a quantum leap in your career while still maintaining balance in your life. New Africa Books. 10h00 Stand F15 “Real Simple Fuss Free Meals” - Promotion in conjunction with Real Simple magazine, with giveaways. Struik Publishers. 10h00 Stand K15 “Nomtombomsa and the Sacred Pool.” An African Fantasy that follows the adventures of a girl who is called by her ancestors to become a sangoma. Chris Ntombemhlophe Reid. Juta. Signing. 10h00 Stand L8 Science on a shoestring. Doing fun science activities with everyday household items. Josef de Beer. Nasou Via Afrika. 10h00 Stand Q7.6 Alaythea Hamlyn will be available to sign copies of “Secret of the Tomb,” the first book in the new Epic of the Realm series. Truth House Publishing. CAPE TOWN BOOK FAIR PROGRAMME 2008 10h15 Stand J6 Reading IS fun – with Ziptales! See how reading comes alive with Ziptales, a fun digital reading programme. Shuter & Shooter. 10h30 Room 2.40 “Do State pensions and grants mitigate poverty and redress inequality, or do they simply create dependency?” HSRC Press. 10h30 Stand E7 Meet Miffy at our stand. Keida Children’s Books. 10h30 Stand F15 Children, come and meet “Peter Rabbit” at the Penguin stand. 10h30 Stand P19 “I do not think therefore I am,” sequel to Dancing Pencils by Felicity Keats. Umsinsi. 11h00 Childrens Zone “Yoga for Children.” Ages 6-10. 11h00 Childrens Zone “Inspired by the Adventures of Pinnochio.” Make and decorate a card puppet. Age 5-8. 11h00 Room 1.41 “Have you always wanted to write a book?” Louise Grantham, Publisher at Penguin Books, talks about what it takes to publish successfully in South Africa. Penguin Books. 11h00 Room 1.42 Jo-Anne Richards, author of “My Brother’s Book,” speaks about ‘getting to know your characters.’ Pan Macmillan. 11h00 Room 1.43 “A Life In Transition.” Panel discussion with author Alex Boraine about the TRC.
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