Poetic explorations and performances of the dramas of Namibian life. With black and white photographs by Chris Barr. 123pp, NAMIBIA. NEW NAMIBIA BOOKS.

Publisher's description: Love, death and the lure of diamonds. Irish marine biologist, Tom Byrne, finds romance and adventure when he moves to a new job in the Namibian coastal town of Lüderitz. 173pp, NAMIBIA. GAMSBERG MACMILLAN, 9991603654

2002 Paperback

The first anthology of plays from the Namibian playwright and educator. LIMITED STOCK, x, 181pp, NAMIBIA. GAMSBERG MACMILLAN.

Collection of poetry written as a response to critically examining contemporary Namibian society questioning today, rather than reflecting on the past. Includes photographs of poets. B/w photographs & illus, 114pp, NAMIBIA. BASLER AFRIKA BIBLIOGRAPHIEN.

First published in 1982, this volume of poetry documents a culture of resistance during the Namibian struggle for independence. This new edition includes an essay on literature in resistance and nation building exploring the place of literature and poetry in Namibian society. Notes, 99pp, SWITZERLAND. BASLER AFRIKA BIBLIOGRAPHIEN, 3905141841

One-page dramas from Namibian life. Includes notes on drama theory. 124pp, NAMIBIA. NEW NAMIBIA BOOKS.

A play examining homosexuality in a strictly conservative African culture. The author uses the character of a fool to satirise the synthetic nature of new Western life esteemed and craved for by King Lewanika. 66pp, NAMIBIA. OUT OF AFRICA.

2003 9991622896 Paperback

A story of a woman who refuses to mourn the death of her husband. The village knew she was an unhappy wife; but she was expected to cry her tears out and write a speech of praise for her husband. A very modern story of a woman standing up for herself in a patriarchal society - set in a traditional background. 185pp, UK. Heinemann African Writers Series.

The Namibian author captures the contented rhythm of an African childhood. The novel teams with colourful characters, the full cast of the African struggle: from Kerem's parents, saturated with traditional values, to the engaging priest who knows more than he lets on, the corrupt new officials and Kerem's British girlfriend, Rita. It's a powerful and tragic story, as Kerem returns from exile to see all he fought for corrupted. But in the bleak finale, the individual prevails. 296pp, SOUTH AFRICA. KWELA BOOKS, 0795701373

Acclaimed debut fiction, based on his original Afrikaans novel about a group of stock thieves pursued into the Kalahari Desert. 105pp, NAMIBIA. OUT OF AFRICA.

A diverse collection of Namibian short stories which revolve around the themes of human rights. 136pp, NAMIBIA. NAMIBIAN INSTITUTE FOR DEMOCRACY.

2002 9991675167 Paperback

Publisher's description: James Bond meets Rambo in the Namibian desert! Tough men, extraordinary machines, the highjacking of a huge store of gold bullion from the Navachab mine, deadly pursuits in sci-fi settings, machiavellian baddies, a touch of romance - this book has them all! For lovers of special effects and block-buster movies! 186pp, NAMIBIA. GAMSBERG MACMILLAN.

Collection of poetry which focuses on the call for independence. The four poets represented are A.L. Nghifikua, A. Shejavali, M. Kambundu, and T. Daniel. Includes the historic 1971 Open Letter to the South African Prime Minister. Bib, gloss, map, xii, 82pp, NAMIBIA. GAMSBERG MACMILLAN.