Our Story

Born from a passion for storytelling and a vision to make professional publishing accessible to every author in Africa and beyond.

2019
Founded
Lusaka
Headquarters
Our Mission

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.

Our Values

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.

Our Team

The People Behind the Books

A dedicated team of editors, designers, and publishing professionals passionate about bringing your stories to life.

Creative Director

Design & Branding

Leads our cover design and branding team, ensuring every book makes a powerful visual impression on readers.

Chief Editor

Editorial & Content

Oversees the editorial process with years of experience in developmental editing, copy editing, and manuscript assessment.

Publishing Manager

Operations & Distribution

Manages the end-to-end publishing pipeline, from formatting and ISBN registration to distribution and author support.

Our Marketplace

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.

500+
Ebooks
300+
Authors
10K+
Readers

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.