The present publication continues the annual lists published since 1986 in The African Book Publishing Record. It is generally limited to titles in European languages, published since 1999. We include significant titles before 1999, however, when they recently have come to our notice. Most of the titles were examined by the compilers, but when they were not, it is noted. We have excluded basic annuals, such as Africa South of the Sahara. New editions are listed selectively and usually annotated only if they are significantly different from the previous edition. A number of the sources listed exist in both print and online versions and we have provided citations to both versions whenever possible, as well as both postal and electronic contact information for many smaller or non-commercial publishers. This information is directed especially to researchers and librarians in areas where the services of book dealers are not available.
Online resourcesExcellent sources of information are available online. As a starting point, the following sites are well arranged and annotated, and are kept up to date. Good places to begin are:• Africa South of the Sahara: Selected Internet Resources