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Marginalia

  • Jozi! A homecoming story

    The President is a globetrotting beast — set in Cape Town, written (mostly) in Skukuza, extensively revised in California and designed in Berlin. But, we’d argue that the book’s true “home” is arguably Johannesburg, where the first edition was printed and hand-bound by PULP Paperworks.

    On 5 May, we hosted a little Jozi launch in PULP’s light and airy workspace.

    The author was in conversation with GALA Queer Archive‘s Karin Tan. (Thanks for the lively convo, Karin!) As South Africa’s preeminent LGBT archive, GALA is doing vital (and vibrant) work with a publishing programme and a library that’s open to all.

    PULP has copies of The President for sale; pop in to grab yours (and some stunning PULP stationery). Or order it from them online1.

    If you weren’t able to join our Joburg or Cape Town launches, no fear! We’re hosting a virtual launch from 5-6pm SAST on Saturday 14 June 2025.  Here‘s where you can register.

    1. If you’re based in South Africa, that is. If you’re overseas, please contact us to arrange a copy to be posted to you. ↩︎

  • Once upon a time in Cape Town

    Looked on by Brett Murray’s print All Dressed Up and Nowhere to Go (and the gigantic painting of Brett’s upon which the print was based), The President had its first-ever launch at Everard Read Gallery in Cape Town, South Africa.

    The event was held on the evening of 30 April 2025.
    The author was in conversation with the wonderful Sinazo Chiya.
    Xander Beattie reads from the novel’s opening pages.
    A full house!
    The author with Nicole Alexander, executive director of the Pride Shelter Trust. Proceeds from the sale of the artist edition of the book and print are going to this incredible organisation.