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. DAVID PHILIP/NEW AFRICA BOOKS, 0864865198

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.

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.

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.

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, 0864865465

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 [JUTA], 1919930043

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 BOOKS, 1919930329

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/NEW AFRICA BOOKS. 0864864434

Anthology of satirical columns and cartoons published by the paper. BNS, ill, 192pp, SOUTH AFRICA. MAIL & GUARDIAN BOOKS, 0620260335

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.

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.

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

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.

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/NEW AFRICA BOOKS.

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 PTY LTD, 0797425217

2002, 2001 Paperback

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 EDUCATION, 191993118X

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

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, 1919930051

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 BOOKS.

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

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. DOUBLEDAY, 191993037X

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.

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 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.