Publishing and selling your book on amazon kindle in nigeria the good, the bad and the ugly by ikenna odinaka update. Urbanization and meeting the need for affordable housing in nigeria. Slums and informal settlements continue to proliferate in cities and towns across africa. The northern nigeria has a higher childpoverty rate than other regions in the country, with devastating effects. Hello friends on nairaland, i will like anyone with the vital information about publishing in nigeria to get back at me. Every time i visit nigeria i am somewhat involved in some mining companies i visit the lagoon city. In making sure that this form of art, written art, still stands, i will be sharing with you these five easy steps to publishing a book in nigeria, and im sure it will work anywhere in the world. Rasmed publications limited is one of the leading book publishing firm based in abuja, with services in book publishing, printing and procurement of good, qualitative educational and scientific materials. Christian missionaries laid the foundation for book production in nigeria when. Quickly, in book writing and publishing, the author, his style of writing, the status if the book publishing company, available resources etc. It entails lots of stressful processes, beginning from building the concept of the book, to doing a first draft, sending it for proofreading and then catering for the required finance to see that ideas. A discussion of the advantages of having a welldeveloped indigenous publishing industry follows, along with recommendations for establishing and promoting such an. While all public hospitals in nigeria are supposed to provide antimalarial medication for free, many people preferor feel their only affordable option isto go to the local markets and self.
Due to increasing urbanization of the general populace, slums became. It was july 2010 that the idea to publish a book became more intense. Achieving this quality is where publishers shine, and i havent found any process or mechanism in collaborative, online document production. All you require to become a publisher is to erect a signpost outside your office or residence. Membership is open to publishers registered as limited liability companies in nigeria that have published a stipulated number of books. There are over 100 book publishers in nigeria, with ibadan and lagos as major publishing centres. With particular reference to nigeria, studies have shown that many urban. The study examines the problems of book publishing industry in nigeria as books are effective medium of communication for intellectualism.
Book publishing in nigeria is one of the oldest businesses in the history of the nation. Because of the absence of predetermined qualifications or conditions to be met, book publishing. Issues like poor financing, government regulation, poor reading culture, piracy and dearth of expertise were interrogated. Book publishers in lagos, nigeria list of book publishers. By iwu juliana james librarian at covenant university, in canaanland, ota, ogun state, nigeria introduction book publishing has been defined and discussed by various authors. This page lists the number of book titles published per country per year from various sources. What works in improving the living conditions of slum dwellers. Slums project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks read. Mar 30, 2014 how to selfpublish a book in nigeria in five easy steps. In making sure that this form of art, written art, still stands, i will be sharing with you these five easy steps to publishing a. Unqualified authorpublishers, poor production, inadequate distribution, and lack of capital are all evident. To this end, we summarize the current literature on the identification of slums from a. As nigeria struggles to promote reading, wale rasaki, a secondhandbook seller, cant keep up with demand, adaobi tricia nwaubani writes.
However, there has been an inadequacy of the necessary infrastructures. It examines how the development of housing and the building of structures done substandardly have ultimately contributed to the creation of slums in the inner city of yenagoa in nigeria. Philip efiongs book on the biafra v nigeria civil war has been republished. Aug 20, 2010 established in 2004, farafina books has become one of nigerias leading independent literary publishers. In place of a proper publishing industry, the country is awash with book. The study of slums as social and physical constructs. Special thanks are also due to the people at earthscan publications ltd.
Stanley gazemba african publishing minefields and the. Problems of the book publishing industry in nigeria. The subjects of the papers range from the economics of publishing in nigeria and the prospects for the industry in the electronic age, through debates about government book policies, to training and the role of publishing organisations both in nigeria and internationally. The government should not only sponsor governmentowned publishing companies but also private publishing companies as doing this will promote the. This research examines the early history of book publishing in nigeria using the onibonje publishers, a sole proprietor and family venture in nigeria, as a case study. I hope my book, another mans war, will shatter some of the prejudices around nigeria, and make readers think about britains imperial legacy in a new way. The onibonje publishers experience after 50 years iwu juliana james iwu juliana james is a librarian at covenant university, in canaanland, ota, ogun. The vast majority of slums are located in and around urban centres in th. I have published two books on amazon kindle store in the past as a. The chapter discussed in detail the impact of climate change on urban slums in nigeria with the view to proffering solutions to adverse effects or hazards suffered by the slum dwellers. Violence and urban order in nairobi, kenya and lagos, nigeria.
Problems and prospects of book publishing in nigeria. Urbanization and meeting the need for affordable housing. Urbanization and meeting the need for affordable housing in. So, in 2006, with no experience in publishing and entrepreneurship, we started cassava republic press in nigerias capital. Life in an african slum williams, karen lynn, stone, wendy on.
Americanah by chimamanda ngozi adichie, things fall apart by chinua achebe, half of a yellow sun by chimamanda ngozi adichie, p. The largest book publishers are educational publishers, notably university press plc formerly oxford. I am a writer and i have written several novels, poems and other books. Slum upgrading and housing alternatives for the poor springerlink. Established in 2004, farafina books has become one of nigerias leading independent literary publishers. Publishing can also be defined as the business or profession of the commercial production and issuance of. The subjects of the papers range from the economics of publishing in nigeria and the prospects for the industry in the electronic age, through debates about government book policies, to training and the role. However, it has continued to gain currency and substantially attracts global. Babcock university press is the official publishing house of babcock university, a faithbased tertiary institution in nigeria, operated by the seventhday adventist church. Survey of housing conditions and improvement strategies in. Dec, 2019 culture african publishing minefields and the woes of the african writer 11 min read the best efforts to find a successor to the hugely successful african writers series have so far failed to bear fruit while the indigenisation of the book trade has seen the neglect of the african writer of fiction, with local publishers preferring the financial safety of educational publishing. Pdf slum housing conditions and eradication practices in some.
Many countries have embraced ebook publishing but the uptake of this technology is slow or perhaps nonexistent in nigeria. Peter uchenna okoye, john ugochukwu ezeokonkwo, chinwendu christopher mbakwe, survey of housing conditions and improvement strategies in okpoko periurban settlement of. Nigeria has no national funding for the arts, no governmentrun grantsawarding body to support the production of books, and no national book policy. With 24 titles on its list including the work of chimamanda ngozi adichie the. Publications in this series capture rigorous research and analyses of trends and. Can you bring back the book to a country that cant afford. Reviews the historical background to the developments of the nigerian book industry. Ebscohost serves thousands of libraries with premium essays, articles and other content including book publishing in nigeria.
Children grow up in impoverished householdsa particular concern for children in. This is a story i had wanted to tell a long while ago, but events after my first book publication since 2010 has hindered it. In addition to the natural increase in population, lagos is the economic nerve centre of nigeria and the west african subregion. Publishing can also be defined as the business or profession of the commercial production and issuance of literature, information, musical scores or sometimes recordings, or art eg newspaper publishing, software publishing. Book publishing and piracy in nigeria nigerian law. Please share your thoughts and lets see if we can address the issues. Before the 1914 amalgamation of the diverse peoples on the geographical entity named nigeria, publishing had been in existence some 68 years earlier. Nigeria is the most populous cou ntry in africa, the second biggest economy, the third largest military power and the biggest oil producer 10th oil producer in the world.
Conceptualising megacities and megaslums in lagos, nigeria. Spatial manifestations of slums in some selected nigerian cities. How to publish a book in nigeria information guide in. Methodology this research consists of secondary internal files and reports, lists and catalogues of publications and primary data interviews asking openended questions. The book production process officially starts when the acquiring editor of the book submits a final, edited book manuscript to a copy editor. Nigerias president launched a campaign to inspire reading that was partelection, partfacebook festival and partmagical thinking. With particular reference to nigeria, studies have shown that many urban centres have been experiencing rapid and continuous. Quality of some nigerian coals as blending stock in metallurgical coke production. Read the problems and prospects of book publishing in nigeria. To publish a book a publishing company will spend between 15 and 24 months to study the curriculum, the author will work assiduously to convert ideas into manuscript, and a publisher will commit a lot of human, material and financial resources to complete the several stages of book production adelekan, 2010. Well writing and publishing a book in nigeria really shouldnt be too tough or impossible. Jun 03, 2015 introduction book publishing in nigeria is essentially private and unregulated nigerian publishers association the main professional body for book publishers was established in 1965. It covers various parts of nigerian culture is a very interesting and positive way.
Ijerph free fulltext slums, space, and state of healtha link. Book publishing in nigeria has seen some development. A slum is usually a highly populated urban residential area consisting mostly of closely packed. Issues like poor financing, government regulation, poor reading. Publishing and selling your book on amazon kindle in nigeria. Culture african publishing minefields and the woes of the african writer 11 min read the best efforts to find a successor to the hugely successful african writers series have so far failed to. Essential reading for those who want to understand buhari 1. Of all the attributes, this study focuses on the issue of substandard housing and illegal or inadequate building structures. The increase in returns of scale will mean that the production of each good will take. To publish a book a publishing company will spend between 15 and 24 months to study the curriculum, the author will work assiduously to convert ideas into manuscript, and a publisher will commit a lot of human, material and financial resources to complete the several stages of book production. In descending order of number of new titles per year, as of the latest year available, sometimes new titles and editions. History of printing and publishing in nigeria aloko adewale peter 2. Using the swot analysis, the research looks at some of the strengths, challenges, basic problems and opportunities associated with the book publishing in nigeria.
The first edition of the book was published over a decade ago. Publishing is the activity of preparing and issuing books, journals and other materials for sale. We have an expert inhouse team that can take care of every aspect of creating your books. How to publish a book in nigeria information guide in nigeria. Though farafina continues to struggle against the limitations of publishing in nigeria, notably poor. Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online. Melrose books and publishing limited is a book publishing company located in abuja, providing services on publishing and marketing of educational books of all levels including novels and other educational materials. A catalogue record for this book is available from the british library. It is a stepbystep guide to book publishing in nigeria with the aim of getting the author the preferred audience and readership. Can you bring back the book to a country that cant. Jun 17, 2009 view in different tones of voice, and reading a 250page book so well integrated that you start on page 1 and cant put it down till you reach the end. Stanley gazemba african publishing minefields and the woes.
Mar 01, 2018 on a visit to nigeria in 2003, i was struck by the quality and paucity of books in bookshops, especially those written by african writers who were already gaining traction in the west. Write and publish your book tips to make money in nigeria. Its seven most populous cities each house more than one million people, and about one out of two west africans is from nigeria. Mar 11, 2011 nigerias president launched a campaign to inspire reading that was partelection, partfacebook festival and partmagical thinking. Policies that make things hard for the publishing industry should be avoided. University press plc in place of oxford university press. The largest book publishers are educational publishers, notably university press plc formerly oxford university press nigeria, founded 1949, longman nigeria plc, macmillan nigeria publishers ltd and evans brothers nigeria publishers ltd, all of which are affiliated with international groups.
I have three written novels but not yet published and will like to have a very good publisher for the novels. On a visit to nigeria in 2003, i was struck by the quality and paucity of books in bookshops, especially those written by african writers who were already gaining traction in the west. Nigerias bet on beating drugresistant malaria nova pbs. It examines how the development of housing and the building of structures done. The onibonje publishers experience after 50 years iwu juliana james iwu juliana james is a librarian at covenant university, in canaanland, ota, ogun state, nigeria. Unqualified authorpublishers, poor production, inadequate distribution. Other terms used to denote slums include blighted areas, lowincome areas, renewal arenas and ghettos, among others. Book publishing in nigeria is essentially a private sector affair.
List of best book publishers in nigeria, top book publishers in nigeria, book publishers near me, best book publishers. What are the obstacles to ebook publishing in nigeria. With particular reference to nigeria, studies have shown that many urban centres have been experiencing rapid and continuous growth over the years, as people tend to migrate from rural areas to urban centres in order to better their living conditions. It is an integrated press system for publishing, print production and client services. In nigeria, official fees involved in the registration process to acquire.
Nigeria has no national funding for the arts, no governmentrun grantsawarding body to support the production. It is hard to find good books about nigeria, many seem to be rather out of date. Laurent fourchard ifra, university of ibadan, nigeria, simon fraser graphic. List of best book publishers in lagos, nigeria, top book publishers in lagos, nigeria, book publishers near me, best book publishers. Nigeria culture smart the essential guide to customs. Urbanization is an ongoing trend in developed and developing countries. Nigeria shares with other developing countries a variety of problems in providing adequate numbers of highquality books. Research and publication department, working paper, ahmedabad, india, 20141101. At that point, the manuscript is considered to be in production and the page layout and design process begin. Book publishers of nigeria list of book publishing. Peter uchenna okoye, john ugochukwu ezeokonkwo, chinwendu christopher mbakwe, survey of housing conditions and improvement strategies in okpoko periurban settlement of anambra state nigeria, architecture research, vol.
According to unesco, this is an important index of standard of living, education, and of a countrys selfawareness. The study is descriptive and data sourced from secondary sources. With 24 titles on its list including the work of chimamanda ngozi adichie the company is leading a revolution in the movement to publish books by africans for africans. Early history of book publishing in nigeria the very first printing press in nigeria was established in calabar in. Introduction book publishing in nigeria is essentially private and unregulated nigerian publishers association the main professional body for book publishers was established in 1965. Write and publish your book reply by solomon henschel on monday february 17, 2014 at 11. Achieving this quality is where publishers shine, and i havent found any process or mechanism in collaborative, online document production that can carry it off. Megaslums, according to davis in his book the planet of slums, emerge as shanty. Urban poverty and slums in nigerias cities some of the. Due to popular demand, i have created a free step by step guide to teach you how to publish your book on kindle. The government of nigeria should introduce better policies that can favor both the authors and publishers. Publishing and selling your book on amazon kindle in. Book publishers in nigeria list of book publishers nigeria. Because of the absence of predetermined qualifications or conditions to be met, book publishing is one of the most unregulated industries in nigeria.