Fountain Publishers
Fountain Publishers is a publishing company in Uganda and Rwanda.[1] Fountain is a publisher of educational material, literary material and maps.[2]
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1988 |
| Founder | James Tumusiime |
| Country of origin | Uganda |
| Headquarters location | Kampala |
| Official website | fountainpublishers |
History
Fountain Publishers was started in 1988 by James Tumusiime and his wife.[3] Its first offices were on top of the former City Bar. Fountain employed only four individuals, with just a typewriter and four desks. Their maiden publication was, "Who is Who in Uganda", a miniature directory of politicians, religious men and academicians. Uganda 30 years, 1992, their second imprint is telling too. It is a 30 year old nation birthday book.[4]
Notable authors
See also
- List of companies based in Uganda
References
- "Talking books: James Tumusiime in conversation with Katherine Salahi". Bellagio Publishing Network. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
- Emma Dawson, Varughese (2012). Beyond the Postcolonial: World Englishes Literature. Palgrave Macmillan. p. 107. ISBN 9781137265234. Retrieved 25 February 2015.
- "James Tumusiime, a pillar of indigenous publishing in Uganda". Daily Monitor. Retrieved 25 February 2015.
- "Fountain Publishers marks 20 years, looks to the future". The Independent. Retrieved 25 February 2015.
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