Professional publishing services with full author control

Quickfox Publishing is a boutique publishing company based in Cape Town, South Africa, offering a comprehensive range of publishing and book production services for authors and businesses seeking an independent publishing route. Authors retain full ownership of their work while maintaining complete editorial and financial control.

We operate under two imprints – QUICKFOX and YES!PRESS – each catering to different publishing needs. We also offer standalone author services for books, publications and magazines. Whichever path you choose, Quickfox Publishing ensures professional quality, expert guidance, and publishing processes designed around your goals.

QUICKFOX
CUSTOM PUBLISHING

Quickfox offers a bespoke publishing solution designed around your unique needs. From your initial consultation and manuscript assessment to the final print or ebook product, we ensure your book makes the right impact and aligns with your vision and brand. With customised consulting, editorial, production, ebook, print and distribution options, our focus is on delivering exceptional quality. A true alternative to traditional publishing, Quickfox puts you in control while ensuring your book meets the requirements of the trade. Earn 100% of net profit on sales.

Genres: All genres, with an added focus on non-fiction (business, thought leadership, academic, how-to), full-colour books, coffee table books, guides and authority publishing.

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PACKAGE PUBLISHING

Our package-based publishing takes the stress out of the process, giving you a simple, structured way to publish on your terms. We handle everything from creating your paperback and ebook to distribution setup through major global retailers, including Amazon, Apple, Barnes & Noble, and Rakuten Kobo – ensuring accounts are registered in your name. Maintain full control over your publishing costs with clear, set pricing, and easily fulfil local sales and retail demands with our cost-effective print-on-demand options. Earn 100% of net profit on sales.

Genres: All genres with simpler layouts and black and white interiors. Use our package add-ons for complex layouts and full-colour or design-heavy books.

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STANDALONE
SERVICES

Our editorial, design, typesetting, ebook and printing services meet professional industry standards – ideal for authors and organisations looking to outsource their production needs. We create files that meet the requirements of international print-on-demand and commercial printing. We also offer production services for magazines, newsletters, reports, corporate publications, and more, along with local, split consignment and cross-border deliveries where needed. Pay only for the services you require, with tailored solutions to match your project needs.

Genres: All genres, including non-book products, such as corporate and business publications, catalogues, digimags, and training materials.

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Hot off the press

Wood, Iron and Steel: Shipwrecks Mapped off the Western Cape

By Bruce Henderson & Kelly Graham

Wood, Iron and Steel is the first book of its kind in South Africa, combining high-resolution multibeam sonar imagery of 60 shipwrecks with striking diving photography and rare archival images. This unique collection unveils hidden maritime archaeological treasures, forging a tangible link between the sea, its stories, and South Africa’s past. Each entry details technical data, history, circumstances of loss, and the wreck’s current state.

Renowned maritime author Brian Ingpen introduces the book, highlighting the Cape’s rich seafaring history and the perils of its treacherous waters.

A must-read for divers, sailors, historians, heritage architects, marine surveyors, and sea enthusiasts, this captivating journey reveals an unseen world few have the chance to witness.

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Do it right first time! Find out everything you need to know about self-publishing in the most comprehensive guide ever published in South Africa

Written by two experts in the publishing industry, Publish Like A Pro will help you navigate the complex world of publishing. You will be guided through the entire process, from the initial idea to publish and choosing the right publishing solution, to the production of a final, high quality book that meets the requirements of the book trade and media.

This 304-page guide is jam-packed with tips, practical advice and step-by-step know-how on many of the practical aspects of publishing. You will also learn about the business side: budgeting, costing, distribution and marketing. By the time you’ve finished reading this book, you will be publishing like a real professional.

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I highly recommend Quickfox

As a new ‘author’, I was apprehensive about publishing my book. The Quickfox team supported me through the various stages, calming my nerves, giving me good advice and managing the process with professionalism and tact. Their design input was very positive and I was delighted with the finished article. I would highly recommend Quickfox for their professional service, which enhanced my book without diminishing my own sense of control of it.

Celia Edey / Author of 'Sir Walter Stanford'

Quickfox put me at ease

Writing a book takes a lot of effort but getting it from your very rough manuscript to a finished product is quite daunting in many ways. Working with Vanessa at Quickfox was not only a pleasure on a personal level but with her professional expertise and friendly disposition, the journey was an absolute delight. I highly recommend Quickfox to anyone seeking a good publisher.

Les Abbott / Architect and author of 'So, You Want to Build a House?!'

You made my publishing dreams come true

Thank you so, so much for making my dream of publishing my own book a reality. It has been a truly wonderful experience working with Quickfox Publishing. I am incredibly grateful for your unbelievable editing skills, insight and professionalism. To sum up your service in one word, I would definitely say: REMARKABLE!

Lori-Ann Preston / Award-winning writer; author of the “Thabo the Space Dude” series and “Selective Hearing”

Two books and happy!

As a veteran paramedic with 27 years’ experience and incredible stories to tell about unbelievable situations and courageous, fascinating people, I chose to write a book. Quickfox was referred to me and right from the start it was easy and not the daunting task I envisaged. The editor gently shaped my story without making me feel that it had been rewritten as someone else’s version. I chose Quickfox to publish my second book as well. I can definitely recommend Quickfox Publishing no matter how big or small your story.

Bruna Dessena / Author of 'Tales from my Stethoscope' and 'Every Parent’s Nightmare'

I would sincerely recommend Quickfox

When I was looking for a publisher, I found the task daunting. I wanted the book to be handled by someone who would resonate with my work and deliver their best. When I met Vanessa, I knew I had found my publisher! Not only was she enthusiastic, she understood my requirements and was willing to go the extra mile. My book is selling globally and many people comment on the excellent layout. I would sincerely recommend Quickfox to anyone who has put their heart and soul into their book, as I had, and who want only the best!

Judith Küsel / Author of 'Why I was born in Africa: the previously unrecorded history of Elysium and the Lion Kingdom'

The staff at Quickfox made this delivery a painless one

Writing and publishing a book can be compared to a pregnancy. In my case it was a lengthy one. The culmination of this pregnancy is the publishing phase, which gives birth to this labor of love (and hate). The staff at Quickfox made this delivery a painless one and were always there holding my hand and reassuring me that there would be no complications. These literary mid-wives have assisted at many such births and I will certainly be on their doorstep if I am foolish enough to fall pregnant again.

U.P. Topka / Author of 'The Magic Fifteen'

Professional help second to none

It is now a year since I self-published my first book with the assistance of Quickfox Publishing. As a first time author, it is still surreal to see my name on a book cover. Thank you Quickfox for making my dream come true. Thank you for your guidance, the patience, the professional work and a very high quality product. Having published two books with them, the professional help and expertise given by Quickfox Publishing both times has been invaluable and second to none.

Nonkosi Slatsha / Author of 'A Gentle Whisper' and 'Internet Slander'.

A fantastic job!

You have done a fantastic job!! I am over the moon. You’ve given my book a real shot in the arm. My fuzzy diagrams are sharpened up. Exhibit 22 is crystal clear. The photos, even the old low resolution ones, have come out much better than I anticipated. I love the three leaflets at the start of every section. This far exceeds my expectation.

Dr Mike Mentis / Author of 'Environmental Rehabilitation Guide'

Thank you for your support and encouragement!

Thank you to Quickfox publishing for their support and encouragement. The staff members are helpful and efficient and provide an honest assessment of costs. Their cover designs are great! Also, much gratitude for the professional editing which is not easy to come by. I am using them for my second book – that should tell a story!

Dyan Belonje / Author of 'Messenger in the Mirror'

An outstanding job

Dear Vanessa, I gave Dr David Row-Rowe a complimentary copy of ERG. He and I have been colleagues and friends since 1966. He is an experienced editor and publisher of scientific journals. He complimented the production of ERG. He reckons you did an outstanding job.

Dr Mike Mentis / Author of 'Environmental Rehabilitation Guide'

Thank you!

Vanessa, I cannot thank you enough for the wonderful job you have done with the publishing of “The Healing Chronicles of Henry Jones”. Your patience, hard work, professionalism and care are greatly appreciated. Peter has loved working with you! It is so very exciting to have the book printed – we cannot wait.

Mandy Shrimpton / The Healing Chronicles of Henry Jones

Fantastic feedback

Vanessa, Thank you so much! I’m getting fantastic feedback on the book. Our network is raving about it. You did such a wonderful job. I’m already getting calls from people who have heard about it. Mandy and I give thanks every day that we met you.

Peter Shrimpton / Author of The Healing Chronicles of Henry Jones

Fantastic feedback

Peter Shrimpton / Author of The Healing Chronicles of Henry Jones

A highly competent team

I have no hesitation in recommending Quickfox Publishing. They are highly competent and ensured that my Word document draft was transformed into a professionally published book. They arranged for the book to be available through retail channels in South Africa and on all major online platforms internationally. The book was included in Exclusive Books’ Recommended Reads and achieved a Top 20 position. In short, they are excellent, and any author will be in safe hands with their process. I will definitely use them for my next book.

Shamil Ismael / CEO of Prima Research and author of The Age of Decay

Delighted with our cover

This is just a quickie from me for a change to say how much we like the ‘Land of Livingstone’s Dream’ book cover, plus all the bits and pieces that go along with it (About the author, About the book, the photos of the major players, the illustration of the slave coffle, etc.). You have done a fine job Vanessa, with all the back-up from Adele, and it is a great relief to know we are not too far from the publishing of a fine-looking book.

Dale Kenmuir (PhD) / Author of Land of Livingstone’s Dream and six teen adventure novels, one of which is an award winner

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INTERNATIONAL AWARD WINNER

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Quickfox title wins the prestigious Gourmand Best in the World Cookbook Award for 2018

Through the Eyes of an African Chef by Nompumelelo Mqwebu won the Best in the World Award in the self-published category, as well as Best Cookbook in South Africa in the standard category. The book features traditional African dishes with a twist, elevating them in both presentation and flavour, and includes a foreword by Darina Allen of the Ballymaloe Cookery School. Chef Mpume talks about her relationship with food growing up, and emphasises the wonders of home-grown food and the value of supporting local farmers.

Dishes you can expect to find include: Amadumbe gnocchi with ostrich fillet, Samp risotto with lamb chops, game stew, baobab cheesecake, marula sorbet, Zulu beer, and much more. There is also a section on making cheese and sourdough bread.

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Resilience: Women share their journeys with cancer

This beautiful, 272-page coffee-table book by Ramzi and Nicole Mansour features the journeys of 42 women diagnosed with cancer as part of a not-for-profit initiative to help raise awareness of cancer. Honest, intimate, and empowering. Free hardcopies are available for cancer treatment centres, while free digital copies are available for the public.

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Distribution partners

We have partnered with Blue Weaver and Booksite Afrika for local book distribution, and Ingrams and Amazon for international distribution to 39,000+ retailers, libraries and subscription services.

BOOST YOUR BRAND WITH PROFESSIONAL PUBLISHING

Establish yourself as an authority in your field with a trade quality, full-ownership book publishing and global distribution solution.

A MULTITUDE OF OPPORTUNITIES AWAIT

We are dedicated to helping you maximise today’s diverse publishing opportunities, from print edition publishing to the very latest ebook publishing, coupled with local and global distribution.

EACH PROJECT IS TAILORED TO MANIFEST YOUR VISION

Talk to our team today to find out how we can help you meet your publishing objectives and how we can deliver as a first-choice publishing partner.

BOOK PRODUCTION SERVICES

We offer standalone design, production, ebook and print services for your book or publication. From academic and training books, to fiction, non-fiction and coffee table books for private, bookstore or online distribution.

WE’RE ALL ABOUT TEAMWORK…

It takes a village to raise a child, and we couldn’t agree more. You can trust us to be hands-on and fully invested in ‘your baby’.

Professional publishing services with full author control

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Whether it’s custom publishing, package publishing or standalone services you require – with local or global distribution in print or digital format – our team is on standby and ready to bring your project to life.

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I highly recommend Quickfox

Quickfox put me at ease

You made my publishing dreams come true

Two books and happy!

I would sincerely recommend Quickfox

The staff at Quickfox made this delivery a painless one

Professional help second to none

A fantastic job!

Thank you for your support and encouragement!

An outstanding job

Thank you!

Fantastic feedback

Fantastic feedback

A highly competent team

Delighted with our cover

INTERNATIONAL AWARD WINNER

Quickfox title wins the prestigious Gourmand Best in the World Cookbook Award for 2018

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Resilience: Women share their journeys with cancer

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