Laugh it Off Annual (vol.1) South African Youth Culture
Preview the entire book here.
Laugh it Off has taken our unique brand of satire and social comment, and combined it with the voices of many other contemporary South African artists. This creative collaboration has led to the publication of a book that is bursting at the seams with what a young South Africa is thinking, feeling, and doing.
The Laugh it Off Annual features everything from graphic design to short stories, and from poetry to cartoons; as well as interviews, photography, and articles from the more established literary fraternity. The heavyweight contributions include Naomi Klein, Pieter-Dirk Uys, Zapiro, and Marianne Thamm. Controversial content to look out for includes ex-SL editor Andy Davis’s insight into the racist paradigms of South African media in his article entitled “Why I left SL”, as well as the mysterious pictures of Hansie Cronje that have surfaced suggesting that he is still very much alive. A younger South Africa will also no doubt recognise the names of contributors such as Karen Zoid, Tumi Molekane (Tumi & the Volume), Hagen Engler, Waddy Jones, The Most Amazing Show, Bastard Media, Nikhil Singh, Zef Sketse, Kgafela oa Magogodi, and many more….
Barry Ronge had this to say about the Laugh it Off Annual:
“This is not only a directory of talent, it’s a fascinating preview of what’s waiting in the wings for South African audiences over the next few years and a tantalising foretaste of the unique flavours of South Africa as it shapes a new legacy of creativity.”
Darrel Bristow-Bovey didn’t really have this to say about the Laugh it Off Annual:
“I don’t think I’ve read anything like this before”
02/12/2008 at 2:54 pm Permalink
Hi, how do I buy Annual Volume 1 online?
02/12/2008 at 5:05 pm Permalink
just email us at info@laughitoff.co.za with a contact number and we’ll get back to you.
25/02/2009 at 10:27 pm Permalink
Is there any way I could somehow be apart of this?
08/06/2009 at 4:54 pm Permalink
What are the procedures to follow if one is still starting Journalism but would want to send in something to you guys?
08/06/2009 at 4:54 pm Permalink
What are the procedures to follow if one is still studing Journalism but would want to send in something to you guys?