Join us next week Thursday 25 July at 6pm for a very special event: the launch of an Afrikaans translation of Pablo Neruda’s poetry, one of the very few that exist. This collection in particular is extra special because it is the biggest collection of Pablo Neruda’s poetry translated into Afrikaans.
Photography is one of the biggest sections at David Krut Bookstore with names both local and international ranging from Roger Ballen to Nick Brandt and his dedication to wildlife conservancy issues, to Jodi Bieber on identity, to mention a few among many.
Constitution Hill is one of Johannesburg’s most iconic landmarks. The place once known as Number Four Prison Complex is today the home of the Constitutional Court of South Africa and…
For those interested in further exploring Abstract Art and Expressionism as art genres, David Krut Bookstore has a number of books that will add value (and bragging rights!) to any art book collection.
The United Nations officially declared 18 July as Nelson Mandela International Day in November 2009, recognising Mandela’s “values and his dedication to the service of humanity” and acknowledging his contribution…
Eccentric and with an enormous range of interests, The David Krut Bookstore has an exceptional range of collectible books. From William Kentridge’s vast collection of texts and art books, to…
Muluneh’s work is bold, vibrant, arresting; her images are in stark contrast to the lone acacia trees, the topless women carrying water and firewood or the starving children often used to highlight life in Africa, regardless of relevancy and accuracy. She turns this trope on its head by presenting images that are Africa like it has never been seen before.
De Waal Venter is a writer and translator working in English and
Afrikaans. His book Vandag is boordensvol is the first representational
translation of Neruda’s poetry into Afrikaans.
This is a great giftbook for any lover of Africa or anyone interested in the continent’s rich history and the people who have shaped that history. Ibrahim Gambari, former UN…
“Painting is poetry that is seen rather than felt, and poetry is painting that is felt rather than seen.” — Leonardo da Vinci Literature and writing, storytelling and poetry, the…
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