Excerpts from Curry and Bread published in Johannesburg Review of Books

Three excerpts from Pravasan Pillay's Curry and Bread have been published in the latest issue of Johannesburg Review of Books. Click here to read.

Curry and Bread is available from Made in Durban, Clarke's in Cape Town, and will soon be available at select Exclusive Books branches.

The Durban International Book Fair is almost here!

The 2025 Eduvos Durban International Book Fair is set to take place from August 14 to 17 at Eduvos, Umhlanga and on 18 August at The Beach Cafe.

The fair promises to be a dynamic gathering of authors, publishers, literary enthusiasts, and thought leaders, offering a platform for engaging discussions.

Attendees can look forward to book launches, panel discussions, workshops, and interactive sessions. Entrance is free.

And don't forget -- Pravasan Pillay's new book Curry and Bread will be launched at the fair on Saturday, 16 August!

We are still telephoning God at Bandcamp

 

I telephoned God, a 40-minute recording of Gary Cummiskey reading a selection of his poetry and released by Sloow Tapes in Belgium, is available for download on Bandcamp.

Check it out here.

What Google's AI Overview has to say about Curry and Bread

Here's what Google's AI Overview has to say about Pravasan Pillay's new book, Curry and Bread:

Curry & Bread is the name of a book by Pravasan Pillay, which explores South African Indian cuisine and culture, particularly focusing on Durban's food scene. 

The book is described as a blend of memoir, humor, and personal stories, centered around food experiences and childhood memories. It includes narratives about dishes like bunny chow and baked bean curry, and reflects on the nostalgic aspects of food and its connection to South African Indian identity. 

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

• Pravasan Pillay's Curry & Bread:
  The book is a collection of essays and stories, not a cookbook, that delves into South African Indian food culture, with a particular emphasis on Durban. 
• Durban's Culinary Identity:

  The book explores the unique flavors and dishes of Durban, a city with a strong Indian community, and their influence on South African cuisine. 
• Nostalgia and Reflection:

  Pillay's writing often evokes a sense of nostalgia for childhood and earlier times, while also examining the loss and changes that come with time and migration. 
• "Bunny Chow" Connection:

  The book touches upon the popular Durban dish, bunny chow, a curry served in a hollowed-out loaf of bread, highlighting its cultural significance. 
• Beyond the Recipes:

  "Curry & Bread" isn't just about recipes; it's a literary journey into the emotional and cultural landscape of food, according to The Post. 
• Durban Curry:

  The book also explores the unique characteristics of Durban curries, which are known for their use of chili and tomatoes. 

Curry and Bread is available mainly from Made in Durban, but will soon be available in select Exclusive Books branches and Clarke's bookstore in Cape Town.

Curry and Bread at Exclusive Books

Pravasan Pillay's new book, Curry and Bread, will soon be available at Exclusive Books Gateway  (Umhlanga), OR Tambo International Airport, and Centurion branches.

Curry and Bread is also available at Clarke's bookstore in Cape Town. It is not on the store's website yet, but it is definitely in stock. I will share the link as soon it as it available on the website.

The book's main seller is Made in Durban.

Hold me now

 

Handouts for the Durban International Book Fair

A chapter from Pravasan Pillay's Curry and Bread printed on yellow sheets to be handed out at the Durban International Book Fair, 14 to 18 August, where Curry and Bread will be launched on Saturday, 16 August.

Diarise and be there: the launch of Curry and Bread at The Durban International Book Fair

 

Curry and Bread to be launched at the Durban International Book Fair

 

Please come and join us for the launch of Pravasan Pillay's Curry and Bread at the Durban International Book Fair, to be held from 14 to 18 August 2025, at the Eduvos Durban (Umhlanga) Campus.

The launch of Curry and Bread will be held on Saturday, 16 August.

Details to follow!

It's called magic, baby

 

Check out some astonishing collages in Renegade eye

 

Renegade eye is a selection of 18 collages by Gary Cummiskey, published by new imprint Turquoise Press. Renegade eye is available as a flip-book on Heyzine. 

You can also download it as a PDF here.

Gary Cummiskey is a South African poet, writer and publisher of Dye Hard Press. His latest poetry collection is Somewhere else, published by Graffiti, Kolkata, in 2024.

Curry and Bread in Makhanda

Good to see that Anton Krueger in Makhanda has received has received his copy of Pravasan Pillay's Curry and Bread, the latest title from Dye Hard Press.

Curry and Bread is available from Made in Durban, and will soon be available from Clarke's in Cape Town and select Exclusive Books branches.