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

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.

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.

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

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

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