A collection of poetry spanning the period 1963, when Nelson Mandela was imprisoned, to 2005, when he celebrated his 87th birthday, it includes 92 poems representing 25 countries. The poets include Wole Soyinka, Andrew Motion, Benjamin Zephaniah, Dennis Brutus, Wally Mongane Serote, José Craveirinha, Federico Mayor and Tupac Shakur. The title means Hail Mandela, referring to his clan name and the one by which he is affectionately known in South Africa. Much more than an anthology about one man, the poems are numerous small gestures of passionate creativity which combined create a narrative of the struggle to free all South Africans from the legacy of apartheid. This book is a tribute to Mandela's place in history and in our hearts, and is an example of poetry used as a political tool over the past 40 years. 296pp, UK. AFLAME BOOKS.

Now in paperback. Addressing a range of topics such as the struggle for reconciliation, freedom, religion, nation building and culture, these selected speeches provide a portrait of Nelson Mandela's political commitments and his legacy. Arranged thematically, each section is introduced by a leading South African or international figure. The book also features Mandela's own tributes to Steve Biko, Walter Sisulu, and Oliver Tambo. Illustrated with b/w and colour photographs. Index, xlii, 558pp, UK. ABACUS, 0349117764

Through a series of stories told by men and women about how Nelson Mandela touched their lives, the book shows what it is that has made him one of the greatest people of our time: the way he has managed to inspire people through ordinary actions. B/w photos, 126pp, SOUTH AFRICA. DOUBLE STOREY BOOKS.

A new two-part abridged paperback edition, from 1918-1962 and 1962 to present, of the acclaimed autobiography of Nelson Mandela. Charts his early life as a rural Xhosa to his politicisation and development as a freedom fighter. Describes the rise of the ANC the tightening of the Apartheid laws during the 1950s until his imprisonment in 1962 and the long years on Robben Island. LITTLE BROWN UK, 0349116024: Vol. 1

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Mandela's acclaimed autobiography. B/w illus, index, 768pp, UK.

New illustrated version of the acclaimed autobiography. Col & b/w illus, index, 207pp, UK. LITTLE BROWN UK, 0316857874

1995 Paperback

Over 800 000 children took the opportunity to write to Nelson Mandela, telling him why they are proud to be South African. This book contains a selection of the best letters, revealing a hopeful, inspiring story. Includes a selection of ideas and activities for teachers. Illustrated in colour. 96pp, SOUTH AFRICA. MASKEW MILLER LONGMAN, 0636049736

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Includes the first publication of original material by Mandela, including prison writings which were discovered in 2006. Illustrated with more than 250 photographs and other images sourced from the Nelson Mandela Foundation. A 40,000 word narrative tells the story of his life, supple-mented by interviews with over 60 political, business, literary, musical and campaigning figures, fellow South Africans, sporting, literary and musical celebrities, including: Tony Blair, Bono, Bill Clinton, Bob Hughes, Lord Kinnock, Muhammad Ali, Kofi Annan, Sir Richard Branson, Andre Brink, George Soros, Sir Sidney Poitier, Fergal Keane, President Mbeki, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Judge Albie Sachs, Gillian Slovo, Helen Suzman, Nadine Gordimer, Lord Healey, Lord Attenborough and Cyril Ramaphosa. 356pp, UK. BLOOMSBURY .

New in paperback. Nelson Mandela, the first African politician to acquire a world following, remains an iconic figure. What are the sources of his almost mythic appeal, and to what extent did Mandela self-consciously create the status of political hero that he now enjoys? This new and highly revealing biography examines these questions in detail for the first time. Drawing on a range of original sources, it presents a host of fresh insights about the shaping of Mandela's personality and public persona, from his childhood days and early activism, through his long years of imprisonment, to his presidency of the new South Africa. Index, bib, notes, chronology, b/w photos, 304pp, UK. OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS.

An illustrated account of Nelson Mandela's life describing his early life, imprisonment, presidency and wide reaching personal and political influence. Bib, index, 184pp, SOUTH AFRICA. STRUIK, 1868728285

Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer David Turnley covered Mandela and South Africa for the world's press, beginning in the 1980s. He witnessed the turbulence of the last violent years of apartheid, was there when Mandela was released from prison, campaigned with him during the presidential election and sought out the significant people and places of his life. In this photo-essay, he tells the dramatic and emotional story of Nelson Mandela. 162pp, USA. ABRAMS.

This lively, engaging and witty collection of lectures brings together the renowned African and African-American scholars - Cornel West, Henry Louis Gates Jr and Wole Soyinka - to reflect on the public meaning of the iconic Nelson Mandela. Foreword by former chairman of South Africa's Truth and Reconciliation Commission and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, Archbishop Desmond Tutu. 40pp, SOUTH AFRICA. HUMAN SCIENCES RESEARCH COUNCIL.

Biography written for young readers. Col & b/w ill, refs, bib, index, 112pp, USA. LERNER PUBLISHING GROUP, 0822549360

Mandela's extraordinary life receives a fresh retelling in this new biography written especially for students and general readers. This volume is an enjoyable, authoritative, and balanced way to not only understand a great man, but also to understand a critical time in world history and race relations. It follows his life from his birth into a strong Xhosa family and clan, through his political and personal development, his activism and his long imprisonment, to his freedom. The final chapters discuss his presidency and Nobel Peace Prize and life today. A timeline, photo essay, and selected bibliography complement the narrative. Index, 144pp, USA. GREENWOOD.

Fully illustrated, this book chronicles the remarkable life of Nelson Mandela, from his days as a student activist and guerrilla leader, to his position as iconic statesman. After spending 27 years in prison, his eventual release and election as South Africa's first black president were landmark events in 20th century history. Index, 155 illus, 160pp, UK . ANDRE DEUTSCH.

As well as being a remarkable statesman and one of the world's longest-detained political prisoners, Nelson Mandela has become an exemplary figure of non-racialism and democracy, a moral giant. Once a man with an unknown face, he became after his 1994 release one of the most internationally recognizable images of our time. Set within a biographical frame, this Very Short Introduction explores the reasons why his story is so important to us in the world at large today, and what his achievements signify. It shows how our picture of Mandela is a great deal more complicated than the legend suggests: quality of character is combined with his talents as a performer, his maverick ability to absorb trans-national influences, his proximity to outstanding colleagues, his steely survival skills, and his post-modern ease with media image. Index, bib, chron, 204pp, UK. OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS.

Written by one of South Africa's leading historians, this lavishly illustrated book focuses on sites of historical significance in South African history, all of which feature in Mandela's life story. Arranged loosely chronologically to correspond with different phases in Mandela's life, the book achieves the distinction of being focused on Mandela whilst simultaneously providing lateral routes into themes and episodes of history that provided the context for Mandela's emergence as a pivotal player in South Africa's struggle for freedom. The book comes fully endorsed by Nadine Gordimer and Walter Sisulu. notes, index, 339pp, SOUTH AFRICA. STE PUBLISHERS.