About Crown Arts Publishing
The publishing arm of Crown Arts Mediaworks, dedicated to empowering authors and amplifying African voices worldwide.
Our Story
Born from a passion for storytelling and a vision to make professional publishing accessible to every author in Africa and beyond.
Empowering Authors, Amplifying Voices
Crown Arts Publishing was founded with a simple but powerful mission: to make professional book publishing accessible, affordable, and author-friendly. We believe every story deserves to be told, and every author deserves world-class publishing support.
As the publishing division of Crown Arts Mediaworks, we combine creative expertise with technical precision to deliver books that authors are proud of and readers love. From first-time writers to experienced authors, we provide the tools, guidance, and support needed to succeed.
Our flagship digital marketplace, BukuBase, gives our published authors a direct channel to reach readers across Zambia, Africa, and the world.
What Drives Us
The principles that guide every book we publish and every author relationship we build.
Author First
Your vision comes first. We listen, collaborate, and ensure your voice shines through in every page. You retain full ownership and creative control of your work.
Quality Without Compromise
Every book we publish meets international standards. From editing precision to cover aesthetics, we never cut corners on quality.
Accessible Publishing
Professional publishing should not be reserved for the few. We offer transparent pricing and flexible payment plans to make it achievable for every author.
African Excellence
We are proud to champion African literature. Our work celebrates the rich storytelling traditions of our continent while meeting global publishing standards.
Innovation
We embrace digital-first publishing while respecting the craft of traditional bookmaking. BukuBase is our answer to modern book distribution challenges.
Trust & Transparency
No hidden fees, no surprise charges, no rights grabs. We build lasting relationships with authors based on honesty and mutual respect.
The People Behind the Books
A dedicated team of editors, designers, and publishing professionals passionate about bringing your stories to life.
Creative Director
Leads our cover design and branding team, ensuring every book makes a powerful visual impression on readers.
Chief Editor
Oversees the editorial process with years of experience in developmental editing, copy editing, and manuscript assessment.
Publishing Manager
Manages the end-to-end publishing pipeline, from formatting and ISBN registration to distribution and author support.
Powered by BukuBase
Every book we publish gets a featured listing on BukuBase, our multi-vendor ebook marketplace. BukuBase connects authors with readers across Zambia and beyond, providing a modern platform for digital book discovery and purchase.
With BukuBase, your book reaches thousands of active readers, benefits from platform-wide promotions, and earns you ongoing royalties from every sale.
BukuBase
Your Digital Book Marketplace - Discover, purchase, and enjoy thousands of ebooks from talented authors.
Let Us Tell Your Story
Join hundreds of authors who have trusted Crown Arts Publishing to bring their books to life. Your journey starts with a conversation.