Minimal Press

Minimal Press is a South African publishing company that publishes books based on the quality of the story telling, the literary value, and the prospect of sufficient sales to make each project financially viable.

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Jerusalem

Gonçalo M. Tavares

Translated by Pieter Odendaal

Now translated into Afrikaans, Jerusalem brings together several characters in one place for one event and then jumps back to show vignettes of each character's life, building up to what brought them all there. It is a well-written and structured work, with themes of troubled relationships, mental illness, and the nature of evil.

Jerusalem was originally published in Portuguese in 2005 and won the Prémio Literário José Saramago that year (José Saramago Literary Award).

“Yes, it's bleak—but it's also daring, thought-provoking and brilliant.” ~ Daniel Hahn - The Independent [UK]

“Claustrophobic, menacing, steeped in millenial angst, Jerusalem is part black comedy, part freak show, part philosophical treatise. The prose is bare; the plot bearer still. (...) This is a powerful little book “ - Toby Lichtig, Times Literary Supplement

Gonçalo M. Tavares has been hailed by Nobel Prize winner Jose Saramago, as the best writer of his generation and a likely future winner of the Nobel Prize. Pieter Odendaal is a poet, playwright, translator, and compiler. He won the 2019 Ingrid Jonker Prize and received the 2021 ATKV Woordveertjie for best new drama text.

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Boere by Thabazimbi en Ander Verhale

Compiled by Zalman S. Davis

Boere by Thabazimbi and Other Stories is a collection of short stories that includes the entries for 2024 Chris Barnard Short Story Prize.

This anthology offers a variety of stories that showcase the depth and diversity of Afrikaans short story art.

The Winner of the 2024 competition is the well-known actor Albert Maritz, famous for his roles in "Een keer om die son" and "Kelders van Geheime"

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Ek Herhaal Jou - Ingrid Jonker: L'Art Poétique 2024

Compiled by Zalman S. Davis

Ingrid Jonker: L'Art Poétique Poetry Competition is a project by Minimal Press that creates publishing opportunities for both emerging and established poets.

This competition takes place annually to commemorate Ingrid Jonker for her contribution to Afrikaans Literature.

This year, there are exciting voices, including actor Gérard Rudolf, An-Mari Basson, and Cornel Menge.

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Sound Before Water

Jim Pascual Agustin

Sound Before Water by Jim Pascual Agustin is a poignant poetry collection exploring themes of identity, belonging, and resilience. Rooted in the author's experiences bridging cultures between the Philippines and South Africa, the collection delves into the emotional landscapes of displacement and connection. With striking imagery and universal appeal, it invites readers to reflevt on the silence and strength found in moments of transformation and loss. A celebration of humanity's enduring spirit, Sound Before Water is both intimate and timeless.

Jim Pascual Agustin is an award-winning filipino poet and writer based in South Africa. His work, which bridges the personal and the universal, has garnered critical acclaim inter-nationally. Jim is the recipient of the prestigious Gaudy Boy Poetry Prize and has also been recognized with the Sol Plaatje European Union Poetry Award and the Philippine National Book Award. Known for his evocative exploration of themes like identity, memory, and belonging, his poetry continues to resonate deeply with readers around the globe.

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