Saturday, June 26, 2010

We were featured on OceanicDreams blog!
Have a look at:
http://fleander.blogspot.com/

Wednesday, June 16, 2010


The latest edition of Beth's wonderful book on Hermanus has arrived! This updated edition is a wonderful souvenir to take home after a holiday in our little villiage, and the quality of both the writing and the numerous photographs by Bernard Jordaan are amazing.
The book is on sale now in all bookshops in Hermanus, so run and get a copy now while stocks last!

Thursday, May 20, 2010

Jock of the Bushveld


Jock of the Bushveld is a true story by South African author Sir Percy Fitzpatrick. The book tells of Fitzpatrick's travels with his dog, Jock, an English Bull Terrier, during the 1880s, when he worked as a storeman, prospector's assistant, journalist and ox-wagon transport-rider in the Bushveld region of the Transvaal (then the South African Republic).

Not long into his career as a transport rider, one of his companion’s dogs had a litter of puppies. She was a well-respected bull terrier trail dog, though somewhat unattractive, and she had been covered by a pedigree bull terrier. Five of her six pups were the epitome of their breeding. They were strong, fat and had good colouring. However, one of them was a runt. He was weedy, ill-proportioned and was the victim of constant sibling attack. Since the runt had not been spoken for, Percy slowly came upon the idea of taking him on as his own. Jock was saved by Fitzpatrick from being drowned in a bucket for being the runt of the litter (he would ruin the litter if left with them). However, right at the last moment Percy was offered the pick of the litter. After a night of contemplation, he decided to stick with the little weakling of the litter. He called him Jock and it seemed as if the puppy knew that FitzPatrick was his master from day one. He even followed him home without any coaching. Jock was very loyal towards Percy, and brave.
Statue in front of the City Hall in Barberton, Mpumalanga

This was the start of many a great adventure. The odd little puppy grew into a great and fearless dog. He was well-liked, well-respected and well-behaved. He lived out his life at Percy’s side with unwavering loyalty and his loving memory inspired many a bedtime story to Percy’s three children. However, it was only when FitzPatrick had made his fortune, settled down to have a family and become an established and well-respected member of society that he took pen to paper at the urging of his children and shared these delightful tales with the rest of the world. ‘Jock of the Bushveld’ was first published in 1907. Jock’s tale is one that will creep into the hearts and minds of any dog-lover, regardless of nationality or race.

There is a 3D animated movie scheduled to be released in December 2010.

This fine edition will be on auction at http://www.antiquarianauctions.com/

Thursday, April 15, 2010

Another Rare Find at Hemingways


Just look at this little gem, John Lennon's first published book, the book consists of short stories and line drawings, often surreal and always nonsensical. It is notable in that it was the first solo Beatle project in any form.

It can be inferred from this little book that Lennon intended no deep meaning, but rather wanted to demonstrate his free-form creative abilities as well as his sense of humor.


1st Edition, 4 Imprint, 1964


Thursday, April 8, 2010

n' Boek vir Onrus, a Rare Find


In this entertaining book Jan Rabie writes of the purchase of their first home in Onrus, of the work that was needed for his study, his wife's "Sky Studio" and his vegetable garden, which he so carefully fertilised with kelp, and of the beloved pets who moved into their home and into their hearts.

He describes how he came to know and love the area, of how he learned to identify and best prepare "veldkos" and seafood, of many friends from the art world visiting at his and Marjorie's "inn by the sea". And, of course, the people of Onrus and thier stories come to the fore - complete with all their oddities!


'n Boek vir Onrus is not just a book for Onrus, but will be enjoyed by anyone with a love for the sea and its environment - and its people.



Thursday, April 1, 2010

A Cape Odyssey


Last week we were paid a surprise visit at Hemingway’s from Gabriel Athiros, publishing maestro of Historical Media who told us about the launching of his forthcoming book A Cape Odyssey which will add to his already impressive collection of historical publications over the years.

And from South African history to high sea adventures, we had the good fortune of meeting Wolfgang Leander from Bolivia, famous shark and underwater photographer who has come out to this country to join French wildlife photographer, Jean Francois Avenier who lives in Hermanus and together they are off to swim and observe the Tiger Sharks along the coast of Natal.


Monday, March 15, 2010

Hermanus - Old Harbor


If you have a good arm, you'll be able to throw a stone to the Hermanus Old Harbor from our shop. We are just around the corner from it.

Our Shop

Monday, February 22, 2010

Some of the books we have on our floor

Great shipwrecks off the coast of Southern Africa - Jose Burman Die Kaapse Patriotte 1779-1791 - Coenraad Beyers
The Ivory Trial - TV Bulpin Roy Campbell (a critical biography) - Peter Alexander
Behind the scenes in the Transvaal - David Mackay Wilson Kortverhale - Eugene Marais

The Dark Stream (The Story of Eugene Marais) - Leon Rousseau

African Bush Adventures - JA Hunter & Dan Mannix


Enemy Coast Ahead - Guy Gibson













Sunday, February 7, 2010

Rare Books

If you have an interest in rare books, then this corner of cyberspace is not to be missed.

Hemingways Bookshop has a passion for collectable books... and in this blog we will be sharing our passion with you.

Our address is:

Warrington
PlaceHarbour Road
Hermanus

Tel: +27 (0)82 312 2739