Casey & Co: Selected Writings of Casey 'Kid' Motsisi

Motsisi, Casey

ISBN 10: 0869750887 / ISBN 13: 9780869750889

Published by Ravan Press, Johannesburg, 1983

About this Item

Softcover. Condition: Very Good. Third impression, March 1983. Trade paperback. Hint of light wear to edges, corners and exterior surfaces. Smooth and straight spine. Text block mellowed. Edited by Mothobi Mutloatse. With tributes by 'Black Stan' Motjuwadi, Obed Musi and from readers of Drum Magazine. (xvi)133pp. Black and white illustrations interspersed throughout. Octavo.

Seller Inventory # ABE-1777328722703

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Casey & Co: Selected Writings of Casey 'Kid' Motsisi
• Publisher: Ravan Press, Johannesburg
• Publication Date: 1983
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0869750887
• ISBN 13: 9780869750889
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

Casey Motisi, whose pieces appeared regularly in 'Drum' and 'The World' as well as in literary magazines like 'Classic,' was one of South Africa's best-known and best-loved black writers over three decades up to his death in September 1977. The 'kid brother' of Can Themba and Nat Nakasa he created a fictional world based on the 'shebeen culture' of Johannesburg and populated by characters you will meet in 'Casey and Company.' This collection is edited by Mothobi Mutloatse, a prolific writer of prose, poetry and plays in his own right. .