David Philip

(19**-) Publisher of South African writing and theory. *** Born in, he trained as a publisher with *** A highly respected publisher, he founded David Philip Publishers in 19* to publish new writing in South Africa. He became a close friend of and mentor to many writers working in English over the years, and helped establish a vibrant literature in English in the country. Selling the publishing house to Naspers in 199*, he stayed on as managing publisher. (See also David philip Publishers in Part 3 Section 3.)

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