THE "WHY"
MISSION
PHILOSOPHY
MISSION
To showcase research from the Global South on the global stage. Hekma Press is dedicated to disseminating top-class research by top-class researchers.
VISION
PHILOSOPHY
MISSION
To provide an elite platform for African researchers to stand tall amongst their local and international counterparts. Hekma Press is driven to stand out as the desired publisher through which researchers can disseminate their output to the world. Hekma Press strives to be the prestige Press not just for South Africa, Africa, or the Global South, but for the world.
PHILOSOPHY
PHILOSOPHY
PHILOSOPHY
Excellence through skill and fulfilment. We start with exceptional contributors, add respect, and nurture fulfilment. Our core belief is that happy stakeholders contribute to elite output. One cannot pour from an empty cup, so our focus is on treating our pool of expertise with respect and integrity. When a publisher's side of the equati
Excellence through skill and fulfilment. We start with exceptional contributors, add respect, and nurture fulfilment. Our core belief is that happy stakeholders contribute to elite output. One cannot pour from an empty cup, so our focus is on treating our pool of expertise with respect and integrity. When a publisher's side of the equation is balanced, the authors' side follows. And just as our internal and external team is important to us, so are our authors. We aim to make the publishing process a professional, smooth and easy one for our authors. Peace of mind at the beginning; peace of mind at the end.
THE "HOW"
EXPERTISE
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EXPERTISE
Our founder, Glenn Hekma, comes from a background shaped by law, educational, academic and scholarly publishing. He has spent the better part of two decades honing his skills as editor, Managing Editor, Publisher and Publishing Manager at some of the most renowned and influential publishing houses in the field: Juta Law, Macmillan, Pearso
Our founder, Glenn Hekma, comes from a background shaped by law, educational, academic and scholarly publishing. He has spent the better part of two decades honing his skills as editor, Managing Editor, Publisher and Publishing Manager at some of the most renowned and influential publishing houses in the field: Juta Law, Macmillan, Pearson, Oxford University Press and African Sun Media. Along the way, an extensive list of contributors and team members have been curated to form a premier team at Hekma Press.
PROCESSES
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EXPERTISE
Explore the publishing process, project timelines, manuscript preparation, and our double-blind peer review process.
PUBLISH WITH US
PUBLISH WITH US
PUBLISH WITH US
Here you can download our new book proposal form. Filling it in will give us vital information to inform our decision on how best to be of service. Otherwise, contact us for a consultation. We'd be happy to arrange a virtual or in-person meeting to discuss your upcoming book.