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Giveaway: Contemporary Design Africa

Contemporary Design Africa

Compiled by Tapiwa Matsinde, Contemporary Design Africa showcases the best of modern African design. Released in 2015 its RRP is £19.95 - but scroll down for a chance to win a copy!

The Blurb:

"Finally a book on African design that celebrates the contemporary! It is packed with works that show how the continents rich array of craft traditions are being preserved and revived with an exciting contemporary twist. An introductory section identifies the sophistication, vitality, diversity and soulfulness of the past that is now being harnessed to develop a contemporary African identity. Sections on furniture, textiles, ceramics, basketry and lighting bring together the work of respected designers, makers and organizations based on the African continent or part of the diaspora.

Celebrating the wider changes occurring across Africa, the fifty or so designers and crafters included have been chosen for their innovative approach to creating sophisticated products. Many of the pieces demonstrate how sustainability and recycling are often of the utmost importance. The book is completed by a glossary and bibliography."


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  1. Lynn Savage19 March 2016 at 19:59

    Purple, I just love purple

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  2. Unknown19 March 2016 at 21:43

    A bright blue

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  3. clairew13720 March 2016 at 10:21

    pink.

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  4. harlina20 March 2016 at 10:40

    Red

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  5. Tracy Nixon20 March 2016 at 10:56

    Pink!

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  6. Tony Metcalfe20 March 2016 at 11:17

    A deep blue is my favourite colour.

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  7. Anonymous20 March 2016 at 14:06

    Purple

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  8. clairdownham20 March 2016 at 14:12

    yellow

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  9. pete c20 March 2016 at 14:23

    terracotta

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  10. Susan Smith20 March 2016 at 16:33

    Blue

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  11. Michelle Ferguson20 March 2016 at 20:17

    Pink is my favourite colour

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  12. Unknown20 March 2016 at 20:22

    black

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  13. JudeVFR40020 March 2016 at 22:03

    I love red - all sorts of red.

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  14. Anonymous20 March 2016 at 22:22

    Pink.

    Rachel Craig

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  15. Alice In Sheffield20 March 2016 at 23:39

    Purple!

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  16. Unknown21 March 2016 at 09:14

    pink x

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  17. Ruth Harwood21 March 2016 at 09:19

    Purple - deep purple!

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  18. helen tovell21 March 2016 at 11:03

    Red is my favourite colour

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  19. Unknown21 March 2016 at 11:48

    My favourite colour is green

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  20. mumjd21 March 2016 at 14:26

    Wow that cover is striking and even more so once you see the actual vessels #readwithme

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  21. linda curtis21 March 2016 at 17:25

    yellow
    such a cheerful and summery colour always cheers me up

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  22. Kim M21 March 2016 at 19:01

    Pink x

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  23. Anonymous21 March 2016 at 19:41

    Red
    Claire D

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  24. Brewtiful Fiction22 March 2016 at 12:00

    This isn't a book I'd normally pick up but it looks fascinating! Thanks for sharing with #ReadWithMe

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  25. Kirsty Hosty23 March 2016 at 08:30

    purple

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  26. Solange24 March 2016 at 03:17

    Blue

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  27. modzy7827 March 2016 at 23:14

    Currently purple.

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  28. twinlay0627 March 2016 at 23:45

    Any shade of brown

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  29. pretty pistol28 March 2016 at 17:59

    black x

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  30. Corinne Peat28 March 2016 at 20:32

    I love electric blue

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  31. Carole Nott30 March 2016 at 14:39

    Pink

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  32. EJ Dunn30 March 2016 at 19:58

    Green :)

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  33. madminx131 March 2016 at 20:41

    Yellow

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  34. Ellen1 April 2016 at 14:10

    Purple!

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  35. Rachel Butterworth1 April 2016 at 15:43

    I like black.

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  36. Helen A1 April 2016 at 18:44

    Hot pink

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  37. sheridarby1 April 2016 at 20:21

    Green

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  38. Unknown1 April 2016 at 20:53

    My favourite colour is pink 😃

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  39. WeeWillieWilkie1 April 2016 at 21:57

    Blue

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  40. Jodie Green2 April 2016 at 08:57

    purple :)

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  41. a.e.adkins2 April 2016 at 09:08

    Black - I know that it is not technically a colour but it is always my chosen one.

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  42. Unknown2 April 2016 at 09:33

    Green

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  43. carol boffey2 April 2016 at 12:29

    Purple

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  44. Nettie2 April 2016 at 13:51

    Purple

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  45. jo liddement2 April 2016 at 14:48

    Different shades of blue

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  46. Anonymous2 April 2016 at 15:31

    Purple
    Victoria B - @ickle0ne

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  47. Anonymous2 April 2016 at 15:42

    I think I look better in red and my bedroom is also red.

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  48. Ruth_Marianna2 April 2016 at 17:04

    Blue is my favourite colour

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  49. Unknown2 April 2016 at 17:41

    Purple!!

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  50. Unknown2 April 2016 at 21:36

    yellow is my favourite colour

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  51. Christopher Read2 April 2016 at 22:27

    Blue

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  52. TRACYSB2 April 2016 at 23:29

    I like all shades of blue and forest green. Thank you so much for the chance. :)

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  53. Joanna Kasznicki3 April 2016 at 00:32

    Lilac

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  54. Adrian Bold3 April 2016 at 00:33

    I love purple.

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  55. Unknown3 April 2016 at 01:09

    My favourite is purple

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  56. Unknown3 April 2016 at 01:10

    My favourite is purple

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  57. beaudids3 April 2016 at 08:26

    Yellow

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  58. betsy ferguson3 April 2016 at 08:43

    red

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  59. Chris3 April 2016 at 09:32

    I love a deep and dark maroon!

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  60. Unknown3 April 2016 at 10:47

    I like red.

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  61. kate kathurima3 April 2016 at 10:50

    blue

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  62. Lynn Neal3 April 2016 at 11:05

    blue is my favourite!

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  63. Unknown3 April 2016 at 11:14

    Red is my fave!

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  64. Anonymous3 April 2016 at 12:51

    (melissa crowe|) blue :)

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  65. Anonymous3 April 2016 at 14:39

    ORANGE

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  66. sallyc063 April 2016 at 15:04

    Yellow

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  67. Unknown3 April 2016 at 15:20

    blue

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  68. Karen3 April 2016 at 15:59

    Yellow

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  69. Steven Beasley3 April 2016 at 17:43

    Black is my favourite colour

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  70. Mark3 April 2016 at 17:50

    Green

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  71. Julie Edwards3 April 2016 at 17:53

    Purple xx

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  72. Natalie Crossan3 April 2016 at 21:31

    yellow

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  73. Unknown3 April 2016 at 21:37

    Teal is my favourite colour

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  74. Unknown3 April 2016 at 21:47

    Pink

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  75. LeilaB3 April 2016 at 22:28

    My favourite colour is green

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