Africa

African Laughter

Writing inspired by four visits to Zimbabwe, her childhood home, from the winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature 2007, Doris Lessing.

Martha Quest

The opening book in the Nobel Prize for Literature winner’s ‘Children of Violence’ series tracing the life of Martha Quest from her childhood in colonial Africa to old age in post-nuclear Britain.

A Proper Marriage

The second book in the Nobel Prize for Literature winner’s ‘Children of Violence’ series tracing the life of Martha Quest from her childhood in colonial Africa to old age in post-nuclear Britain.

In Pursuit of the English

By turns, an unsparing and joyous account of life in a postwar London rooming house by Doris Lessing, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature 2007.

The Grass is Singing

The Nobel Prize-winner Doris Lessing’s first novel is a taut and tragic portrayal of a crumbling marriage, set in South Africa during the years of Arpartheid.

Revolution 2.0

“The power of the people is stronger than the people in power.”

The Shell Collector

The showstopping debut from the author of the #1 Sunday Times bestseller ALL THE LIGHT WE CANNOT SEE

The Day of Creation

‘Classic Ballard. Mesmerising. No one writes with such haunting impact’ William Boyd

Friendly Fire

The new book from Alaa Al Aswany, author of the international bestseller ‘The Yacoubian Building’ and ‘Chicago’.

It’s Our Turn to Eat

A gripping account of both an individual caught on the horns of an excruciating moral dilemma and a continent at a turning point.

Me Cheeta: The Autobiography

The incredible, moving and hilarious story of Cheeta the Chimp, simian star of the big screen, on a behind-the-scenes romp through the golden years of Hollywood.

As heard on Radio 4, starring Jon Malcovich and Julian Sands.

Me Cheeta: The Autobiography

The incredible, moving and hilarious story of Cheeta the Chimp, simian star of the big screen, on a behind-the-scenes romp through the golden years of Hollywood.

As heard on Radio 4, starring Jon Malcovich and Julian Sands.

Half of a Yellow Sun: Fourth Estate 25th Anniversary edition

Half of a Yellow Sun is one of five classic Fourth Estate books to be released as numbered, collectable editions to mark the 25th anniversary. The books will be beautifully produced hardbacks, limited to 2000 copies each, with jackets designed by some of the finest artists at work today.

It’s Our Turn to Eat

A gripping account of both an individual caught on the horns of an excruciating moral dilemma and a continent at a turning point.

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