These are Bonsai's made of wire! Beautifully illustrated, a book for those with a sense of humour only! Colour illus throughout, 112pp, SOUTH AFRICA. SPEARHEAD.

Reissue of his hilarious look at the way in which a certain type of South African pronounces English words. 80pp, SOUTH AFRICA. JACANA MEDIA.

Meditations on the quintessential South African statements:

- It wasn't me

- One for the road

- You're lucky to be alive

- It could have been worse

- No arrests have been made.

196pp, SOUTH AFRICA . JACANA MEDIA.

The watcher becomes the watched in this hilarious collection of cartoons in which Africa's animals voice their opinions on the human beings who come on safari to admire them. 96pp, NEW ZEALAND. FOOTLOOSE ENTERPRISES.

NO DATE 9780473118587 Paperback

Brings together the full range of Kannemeyer and Botes' work produced from the mid-1990s until now, including published covers, postcards, posters and drawings from personal sketchbooks. Interspersed with these images, and providing both context and comment, are a number of essays and addresses by such commentators as Antjie Krog, Andy Mason, Ryk Hattingh and Gregory Kerr. The resultant book, which has been designed by Garth Walker of Orange Juice Design, is an essential chronicle, catalogue and visual cornucopia of the work of the Bitterkomix artists. 218pp, SOUTH AFRICA. DOUBLE STOREY BOOKS.

Text in English & Afrikaans. First published in 1992, Bitterkomix quickly drew national interest. While its detractors protested against the publication's flirtation with pornography (Kannemeyer, or so a colleague declared, flings the repellent results of his filthy preoccupation with sex in the face of the public), appreciative critics declared Bitterkomix to be undeniably part of our 'national culture' and insisted that it belongs in the Africana section of every library. (from the publisher's catalogue). IN ENGLISH & AFRIKAANS. 63pp, SOUTH AFRICA. DOUBLE STOREY BOOKS.

2005 1770130233 Paperback

The Bitterkomix duo of Anton Kannemeyer and Conrad Botes stand at the forefront of the new international expressionist comix movement. Bittercomix 15 presents a new mix of artists who share a tradition of political and sexual innuendo, derision and piss-taking. 92pp (32 in full colour), SOUTH AFRICA. JACANA MEDIA.

A brutal murder. A masochistic killer. An ancient secret. A beautiful policewoman. Lots of short sentences. When C.C. Langa Nobel Prize winner, physicist, symbologist, love-god is called to investigate a mysterious killing in the National Gallery in Cape Town, he finds himself the primary target in a dark plot that will change the course of history forever. Or at least change the course of history until the next time the course of history is changed. 194pp, SOUTH AFRICA. PENGUIN BOOKS SOUTH AFRICA.

South Africa's best cartoonists present a pungent potpourri of the best political cartoons of 2009, covering all the catastrophes, conundrums, foibles and fantasies of a tumultuous twelve months: the ascent of Jacob Zuma, Mbeki's vanishing act, the Zuma showerhead and the rape of Justice, Malema's mouth, Zille's Botox, the global meltdown, the Obama presidency, the Somali pirates, swine flu, Mugabe's madness, the SABC's collapse, Joost's embarrassment, Niehaus' humiliation, the last twitch of the Scorpions, the 2010 World Cup build-up and much more. 160pp, SOUTH AFRICA. JACANA MEDIA.

Full of what is commonly regarded as typically Jewish humour, the letters are both a satiric overview of today's world and also a vehicle for unveiling the mother's journey into self-discovery and personal growth. 168pp, SOUTH AFRICA. DAVID PHILIP.

The tales and adventures of Fred the dog. Illustrated with b/w drawings. 86pp, x, SOUTH AFRICA. SPEARHEAD.

The watcher becomes the watched in this hilarious collection of cartoons in which Africa's animals voice their opinions - as golfers - on the human beings who come on safari to admire them. 96pp, NEW ZEALAND. FOOTLOOSE ENTERPRISES.

Tony Grogan has become an institution: drawing political cartoons for the Cape Times and other newspapers since the 1970s and commenting on life with gentle humour. A collection of his best 100 cartoons, a history of the absurdities of South African politics over several decades. 100pp, SOUTH AFRICA. DOUBLE STOREY BOOKS.

A selection of the best letters and replies from the best nuisance letter-writer in the business, including letters from the very first Ben Trovato book, 'The Ben Trovato Files', which is out of print. SOUTH AFRICA. JACANA MEDIA.

A humorous collection of stereotypes about the varied people of the Rainbow Nation. Designed as a travel guide, it helps the non South African to blend in and understand the cultural context. 84pp, SOUTH AFRICA. DOUBLE STOREY.

The urban Zulu warrior, Ndumiso Ngcobo, returns to aim his streetwise eye at a fresh range of typically South African characters and social issues, including obvious targets such as Jacob Zuma and xenophobia, and classic Ngcobo subject matter such as his coloured cousins, black-on-black relationships and Benoni Afrikaners. 155pp, SOUTH AFRICA. TWO DOGS.

Anthology of South Africa's best political cartoons of 2010, punctuated by a lively Soccer World Cup section. 96pp, SOUTH AFRICA. JACANA MEDIA.

A compendium of South African humour including work by Herman Charles Bosman, Darrel Bristow Bovey, David Bullard, Christopher Hope, Madam and Eve, Nat Nakasa, Jo Anne Richards, Gus Silber, Marianne Thamm, Pieter Dirk Uys, Iris Vaughan and Zapiro. Forward by Desmond Tutu. 318pp, SOUTH AFRICA. DOUBLE STOREY.

1993 1999 086486440X Paperback

Madam & Eve's latest collection features over 300 cartoons covering the last year of Nelson Mandela's presidency to the 1999 election, the inauguration of the new President and many other historical moments. With their usual deft and sharp satire, the trio who create Madam & Eve have once again provided South Africa with an ideal way to laugh at themselves. 160pp, SOUTH AFRICA. DAVID PHILIP.

1999 0864864434 Paperback

Anthology of satirical columns and cartoons published by the paper. B/w ill, 192pp, SOUTH AFRICA. MAIL & GUARDIAN BOOKS.

2001 0620260335 Paperback

A satirical look at the history of South Africa, from the first democratic elections to 2004, as seen by the cartoonist Stidy. Common themes include corruption, the economy, government responses to AIDS, and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. 148pp, SOUTH AFRICA. THE NATAL WITNESS.

Anton Kannemeyer, aka Joe Dog of Bitterkomix fame, unflinchingly explores the vigorous debates around race that enliven and shadow daily life in South Africa. This book brings together recent drawings, paintings and comics that tackle colonialism and its ongoing legacy head-on, adopting Herge's Tintin as the archetypal figure of the white settler. Praised in the New York Times for its semiotic sophistication, graphic ingenuity and X-ray political vision, Kannemeyer's work is as relentless in its critique of the hypocrisy and racist attitudes of white society as it is of the greed and corruption of South Africa's new political elite. 96pp, SOUTH AFRICA. JACANA.

The four books comprising this novel, each covering a decade in South Africa's history, are interlinked with the developing stories of its characters. The book tells the real story of who saved South Africa from itself in the final turbulent decades of the last century, revealing Rupertheimer, the political mover and shaker behind the scenes who secretly and single-handedly steered his country to an embryonic democracy. Picturesque and provocative, brash and funny, this book does for South Africa what Catch-22 did for World War II. 486pp, UK. JANUS.

2003 1857565665 Paperback

The best of the best from Hayibo.com. In print. On the page. In your own hands. Take a breath. Take a break. Have a laugh. Fresh, irreverent, topical news that'll tickle your twisted South African funny bone. Instant millionaire, Julius Malema, says his last few tax returns are not available for scrutiny because the dog ate them. Meanwhile he has accused a reporter of faking his signature, despite testimony from sceptical forensic experts who say that it is almost impossible to forge a thumbprint. 96pp, SOUTH AFRICA. JACANA MEDIA.

The personal diary of God is finally revealed by South African comedy writer and musician Koos Kimbuis. 140pp, SOUTH AFRICA. STRUIK.

A collection of sharp, satirical essays on contemporary South African issues from the point of view of a successful corporate professional - who just happens to be Zulu. Crossing various controversial, amusing and downright confusing racial divides, the title delivers a healthy dose of black - and white - humour as it explores some of the rainbow nation's defining characteristics, its many colourful characters and its myriad mysterious idiosyncrasies. 192pp, SOUTH AFRICA. TWO DOGS.

Comic bildungsroman. It's South Africa, 1990. The country still squirms under the iron fist of apartheid. Two major events are about to happen: The release of Nelson Mandela, and more importantly, it's Spud Milton's first year at an elite boys only private boarding school. Cursed with parents from well beyond the lunatic fringe, a senile granny, and a dormitory full of strange characters, Spud has to forge a new life for himself in this foreign and sometimes hostile environment. 389pp, SOUTH AFRICA. PENGUIN BOOKS SOUTH AFRICA.

Spud Milton (practically a man in most areas) is hoping for a smooth ride as he returns to boarding school as a senior. But instead he finds his vindictive arch-enemy is back to taunt him and a garrulous new boy has taken residence in his dorm, along with the regular inmates and misfits he calls friends. Spuds world has never felt more uncertain as he attempts to master Shakespeare, girls, religion and the meaning of life. Once again, armed only with his wits and his diary, Spud invites us on a hilarious journey deep into the sublime and ridiculous world of being a teenager. 416pp, UK. PUFFIN BOOKS.

Spud's nearly 15 and although he is no longer the youngest or the smallest in his dorm, his second year at boarding school is beset with women trouble, misguided late-night adventures and excruciating family visits. With his dreams of a stage career in tatters after a disastrous house play production of Noah's Ark, Spud, armed with only his wits and his diary, invites us to delve further into the mind of a boy who discovers that the long path to manhood is never easy, especially when all around him the madness continues. 352pp, UK. PUFFIN BOOKS.

Madam, Eve, Thandi and Mother Anderson are back to delight us with their antics. With their dry outlook on daily events and politics, they never fail to elicit a laugh. 152pp, SOUTH AFRICA. JACANA MEDIA.

Following the success of The De Villiers Code, Tom Eaton is back and funnier than ever as he picks up his pen and takes aim at a few holy cows in fact the whole damn farmyard that is South Africa. 233pp, SOUTH AFRICA. PENGUIN BOOKS SOUTH AFRICA.

Investigates how the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) has been represented by South Africa's leading cartoonists. The contributors compare cartoons drawn from the different media sectors, analyse the impact of the cartoons selected and point out some startling absences from the stock of TRC-related cartoons that have appeared. c. 140 cartoons, ix, 161pp, SOUTH AFRICA. DAVID PHILIP.

Brilliant, witty and original articles on South African sport from his weekly column in the Mail & Guardian. Highly recommended. 201pp, SOUTH AFRICA. DOUBLE STOREY BOOKS.

Second Edition. The watcher becomes the watched in this hilarious collection of cartoons in which Africa's animals voice their opinions on the human beings who come on safari to admire them. 96pp, SOUTH AFRICA. BRIGAND SELECTIONS.

A hilarious collection of letters by the South African satirist, addressed to diverse individuals, government offices and companies poking fun at predjudices and pretensions. Companies targeted include Quantas Airlines, the Church of Scientology, Kentucky Fried Chicken and numerous South African insitutions. Amongst the many individuals addressed include the unabomber with whom he establishes a warm rapport, Margaret Thatcher, Premier Ndaweni Mahlangu, and Marthinus van Schalkwyk. 200pp, SOUTH AFRICA. JACANA.

Zapiro maintains his high standard as an insightful political and social commentator. And he's funny too. 160pp, 170x240mm, SOUTH AFRICA. DAVID PHILIP.

2001 0864865023 Paperback

The seventh annual collection of Zapiro cartoons. This collection satirises the American bombing of Afghanistan, AIDS in South Africa, the Zimbabwean elections and NEPAD's response, and the continuing conflict in Palestine. 160pp, SOUTH AFRICA. DOUBLE STOREY.

2002 1919930051 Paperback

The eleventh annual collection of Zapiro cartoons from the Mail & Guardian, Sunday Times and Sowetan. The annual showcases the best offerings from South Africa's premier cartoonist. 160pp, SOUTH AFRICA. DOUBLE STOREY.

Yet another insightful and hilarious commentary on South Africa from the prolific cartoonist. The rest of the world doesn't get away either. 160pp, SOUTH AFRICA. DAVID PHILIP.

2000 0864863691 Paperback

No year would be complete without Zapiro’s annual collection of cartoons, which have become a reflective summary of South African political events. The pick of 2010’s crop from South Africa’s sharpest cartoonist is presented here.160pp, SOUTH AFRICA. JACANA.

A collection of cartoons by Zapiro from the Sowetan, Mail and Guardian, and Sunday Times. Topics dealt with include the South African governments' reluctance to deal with HIV/AIDS, gay marriages, Winnie Mandela, Robert Mugabe, and the Iraq War. 160pp, SOUTH AFRICA. DOUBLE STOREY.

Zapiro is messing with the president's head again - this time over rumours that Jacob Zuma is set to pardon his erstwhile financial adviser, Schabir Shaik, and South Africa's not-sufficiently-erstwhile symbol of prime evil, Eugene de Kock. 136pp, SOUTH AFRICA. JACANA MEDIA.

Political newspaper cartoons. 170 X 235mm, 152pp, SOUTH AFRICA. DAVID PHILIP.

The tenth annual collection of Zapiro cartoons from the Mail & Guardian, Sunday Times and Sowetan. 160pp, SOUTH AFRICA. DOUBLE STOREY BOOKS.

2005 1770130276 Paperback

The 2004 collection, the pick of the crop of his sharp, witty and satirical political cartoons by a cartoonist regarded as one of the most respected contemporary political and social commentators. 160pp, SOUTH AFRICA. DOUBLE STOREY BOOKS.

The 13th annual collection of Zapiro cartoons from the Mail& Guardian, Sunday Times and Independent newspapers. In 2007, Zapiro received the Cartoonist Rights Network International Award for Courage in Editorial Cartooning. He also received the SA Comedy Award for Best Humorous Cartoon, the fourth Mondi Newspaper Award for Graphic Journalism and a Women Demand Dignity White Ribbon award. 134pp, SOUTH AFRICA. JACANA MEDIA.

The twelfth annual collection of Zapiro cartoons from the Mail & Guardian, Sunday Times and Independent newspapers. This annual showcases the best offerings from South Africa's premier political cartoonist. 160pp, SOUTH AFRICA. JACANA MEDIA.

The first collection of writing from Azad Essa. The book is based on his widely acclaimed blog, the Accidental Academic, which won Best Political Blog at the South African Blog Awards for its thought-provoking, and often controversial, writing. Like the blog, the book covers a broad array of South African and international political and social issues with Azad's trademark wit, insight and attitude, and a refreshing serving of satire on the side. 192pp, SOUTH AFRICA. TWO DOGS.