M&G books editor Darryl Accone looks at the implications of the merger of two of the biggest names in publishing.
The 2012 Nobel prize for literature has been awarded to the Chinese writer Mo Yan.
In a South Africa exclusive, M&G books editor Darryl Accone speaks to award-winning writer Salman Rushdie about his new memoir ‘Joseph Anton’.
Darryl Accone previews the line-up for the Mail & Guardian’s annual celebration of literature.
It has been a sad and bad year for the book world in Johannesburg.
Jo’burg’s past, present and future hold rich challenges for writers and analysts.
Denis Hirson’s forthcoming novel, <em>Lemon Street,</em> fits perfectly into the session Memories of the City.
Johannesburg’s 125th birthday is the centrepiece and main theme for this year’s <i>M&G</i> Literary Festival running from September 2 to September 4.
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/ 22 February 2011
After the US’s invasion of Iraq, the American military took to reading TE Lawrence’s <i>Seven Pillars of Wisdom</i> for after-the-act advice.
Reviewers stand accused of being sycophantic about local books. Well, that is going to change.