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Camerapix

Established: 26 March 1963 Certificate of Incorporation No: 34410

Camerapix Magazines (UK) Ltd Established: 18 October 1983 Certificate of Incorporation No: 1614904

Camerapix Publishers International Ltd Established: 4 June 1993 Certificate of Incorporation No: 54025

Camerapix Ltd

Established: 13 June 1997 Certificate of Incorporation No: C. 76801

Mohamed Amin Foundation Established: 1997

Camerapix Magazines (Nairobi) Ltd Established: 20 June 2000 Certificate of Incorporation No: C. 90129

Books'R'Us Ltd

Established: 28 June 2006 Certificate of Incorporation No: C. 126033

COMPANY PROFILE:

Books'R'Us Ltd

Books R Us is the distribution arm of Camerapix Publisers Int’ Ltd. We specialise in sales,

The Camerapix Group of Companies is

import, export, clearing and forwarding of books both in the domestic and international markets with more emphasis in the East African region including Ethiopia.

distinguished by its functional and technical expertise combined with hands-on experience,

Besides distributing over 80 titles published by Camerapix Publishers, we also act as exclusive agents of Booksite South Africa, one of the leading publishers of South Africa and represent leading book sellers, Macmillan, Random House, Penguin and many medium size book publishers from around the world.

thereby ensuring that our clients receive the most effective and professional customer services, with seamless delivery.

As experts in the publishing industry, Camerapix Publishers can offer its clients a complete ‘package’ from concept to completion, offering comprehensive desktop publishing support.

Our extensive skills encompass all aspects of publishing, printing and distribution.

Travel books

Camerapix Ltd

Steeped in over 40 years of historical news coverage across the continent, Camerapix is the

Our growing range of publications, produced by Camerapix Publishers

most experienced independent multi-media company in Africa. With offices in Nairobi and London, and the founding of The Mohamed Amin Foundation in 1998, Camerapix has put

International, covers landscape, culture, wildlife and travel in Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia. Over 70 titles are available, in three

its skills and resources into being an international force for the telling of stories that make a difference in people’s lives.

different series: Camerapix Magazines Ltd, with headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, provides superior services in desktop publishing, serving both domestic and international companies. We bring a fresh and innovative approach to publishing services.

Our goal is to exceed the expectations of every client by offering outstanding customer service, increased flexibility, thus optimizing production efficiency.

The Design division consists of multi-talented creative graphic designers and layout artists. In addition, the client is able to benefit from lower costs due to our in-house desktop publishing department. We also have access to the Camerapix picture library which contains more than a million images.

Camerapix Magazines Ltd uses a team of high-quality writers and editors from Africa and around the world. Together, they have many years’ experience working with international publications.

Exceptional expertise, coupled with extensive industry knowledge, makes Camerapix Magazines Ltd the ideal choice for editing and producing high profile publications.

We pride ourselves on our proven track record for publishing and delivering on time.

The Journey through large-format hardback series includes Uganda, Ethiopia, Jordan, Kenya, Namibia, Nepal, Pakistan, Maldives and Seychelles, all celebrated in photographs, colour illustrations and commentary. As the series title implies, each book portrays a journey

Camerapix photo library: showing Africa at its best Containing more than 4 million photographs, the Camerapix archive is the largest collection of African images in existence. Spanning the last 40 years, the archive contains colour

Camerapix partner and principal photographer Duncan Willetts. Other freelance photographers have also contributed material over the years.

The Spectrum Guides, in smaller soft-cover format, are Camerapix’s

This unique resource adds immense value to any project undertaken by the company, while reducing costs for the client. Camerapix’s stable of quality photographers is also available to

award-winning travel guides to exotic countries around the world, including Uganda, Ethiopia, India, Jordan, Kenya, Nepal, South Africa,

respond to specific client requests.

Malawi, Maldives and more.

The bulk of the archive, and its most popular images, falls under the following categories: • Countries. This is perhaps the largest category, and covers not just the vast continent of Africa, but much of the Middle East and Central Asia.

• Historical events. (people, politics). Here you will find pictures covering the most significant events over the past 30 years, including Ethiopia’s famine, and striking images of some of the most colourful characters on the world stage: Idi Amin, Mobutu, Kenyatta, Kaunda, Mandela, the British Royal Family.

• Tribal Africa. Images of a passing way of life, including the Maasai, are preserved on film.

• Wildlife and underwater. The sheer range and quality of the images of animals, birds, and fishes is stunning.

• Landscapes. These pictures, painted on a broad canvas, include many aerial photographs.

The building of the Camerapix archive continues today, maintaining the high standards of quality and professionalism that have distinguished it over the years.

In addition, Camerapix produces a diverse range of books on other subjects, from a fascinating account of the East African railroad in Railway Across the Equator to an extraordinary photographic insight into the Muslim Hajj in Journey of a Lifetime.

Magazines

Camerapix Magazines Limited, based in Nairobi and with offices in London, publishes the in-flight magazines for Ethiopian Airlines, Air Seychelles and Air Uganda. The company publishes Selamta for Ethiopian Airlines since 1984 and Silhouette for Air Seychelles since 1988 and recently added to this is Asante for Air Uganda and Africa Wings for African Airlines Association. We have also produced Msafiri for Kenya Airways, Hababkum for Sudan Airways and Ndege for Regional Air. In addition, we produce a range of brochures, annual reports and calendars for various international and corporate clients.

Each magazine is done in such a way that it has its own distinct personality. We have one editor and two creative designers dedicated to each magazine to create the unique design and obtain exceptional content from freelance writers and contributors.

At Camerapix Magazines Ltd, we share a fresh and innovative approach, balancing carefully the hands-on experience with the intellectual background for premium quality products.

transparencies and negatives, and black-and-white prints, shot on 35 mm and 120 mm formats.

The two main photographers of the collection are the late Mohamed Amin and his long-time

through the subject country and acts as a stimulus to tourism, as well as being the ideal souvenir of a visit.

The pocket-sized Beauty of series focuses on some unique aspect of a country’s beauty. The many titles available feature animals, birds, landscapes, culture, and history, from the exotic architecture of Zanzibar to the beautiful birds of the Seychelles.

MISSION

VISION We aim to make Camerapix Magazines Ltd Africa’s leading one-stop shop where clients will be able to access a variety of innovative services from desktop to on-line publishing tailored to their needs.

Camerapix has a worldwide reputation for travel-related publication and photography.

Our books and magazines have set new standards in innovative design – and we’re still brimming with new ideas.

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HEADQUATERS:

Camerapix Magazines Limited 3rd Floor, ABC Place, Waiyaki Way, Nairobi Kenya

MANAGING DIRECTOR Rukhsana Haq

FINANCE:

STRATEGY:

Adam Mohamed Kephas Odhiambo

Roger Bernard (UK)

SALES:

Azra Chaudry (UK) Rose Judha (NBI) Joseph Kisilu

PRODUCTION: Racheal Musyimi

MARKETING:

Azra Chaudry (UK) Mahlet Aklog (ET) Stephen Baptiste (Sey)

EDITORIAL TEAM: Roger Bernard (UK) Cecilia Gaitho (NBI) John Dawson (IRE) Ephrem Kimanzi (RWD) Peter Holthusen (UK)

CREATIVE TEAM

Racheal Musyimi Shakira Chaudhry Fatima Jan Mohamed Charles Kamau

PUBLIC RELATIONS: Rose Judha

ADMINSTRATION:

Adam Mohamed (NBI) Azra Chaudry (UK)

PERSONNEL: Adeel Haq

INFORMATION TECH: Sam Kimani

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4979D1< 9=179>7 C?<ED9?>C Technology with a friendly face At our recently modernized offices our creative designers use the latest desktop publishing technology and a hi-end scanner to produce a range of stunning designs and high quality images.

We also offer scanning services to other design houses and photographers who require to digitise images in hi-resolution.

At our recently modernized offices our creative designers use the latest desktop Image matters publishing technology and hi-end scanners to produce a range of stunning designs and high quality images.

Client portfolio (past and present)

Containing more than 4 million photographs, the Camerapix archive is the largest collection of African images in existence

Kenya Tourist Board, Kenya Tea Developm ent Agency, International Planned Parenthood Federatio n, Ford Foundation, Ethiopian Airlines, Ethiopian Tourism Commiss ion, Tea and Coffee Development, Air Seychelles, Eritrean Tourism Commission, Sudan Airways, Regional Air, Tropical Farm Managem ent, Africa Practice and Uganda Tourist Board, among others.

We would finally like to state that behind the dry facts of this profile lies a company that has always sought to combine international standards of excellence with a friendly local face. We provide a complete "one stop shop" service from start to finish if required, including copy-writing, editing, proof-rea ding, translations, photography, design, print and delivery.

We also offer scanning services to other design houses and photographers who require to digitise images in hi-resolution.

Mohamed Amin Foundation

The Mohamed Amin Foundations’s key project MoForce Training for Television and Film based in Nairobi, Kenya has been delivering highly successful training in Television and Film to young African students. The graduates are actively and lucratively engaged in the Film and TV industry in East Africa and beyond.

Shortly after the tragic death in 1996, of the internationally renowned Television Journalist, Mohamed “MO’ Amin, his son Salim Amin with Johnson and Christel created The Mohamed Amin Foundation to continue his dedication to telling the African story.

After 14 years of steady development, The Foundation with MoForce Training has become a true centre of excellence and is the leader in hands on international level skills training for television and film in East Africa.

Our client list includes:

Ethiopian Airlines | Kenya Duty Free | Diplomatic Duty Free | Kenya Airways | Ethiopian Tourist Trading Enterprise | Air Seychelles | Sudan Airways | Regional Airlines | Air Uganda | African Airlines Association (AFRAA) | Kenya Broadcasting Corporation | Reuters | CNN | Transit Duty Free, Uganda | Transit Duty Free, Dar-es Salaam and Kilimanjaro | United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) | ICRAF | UNCC | Kenya Tourist Board | Uganda Tourist Board | Ministry of Tourism and Culture, Addis Ababa | Addis Ababa Tourism Commission | Kenya Coffee Trading Association | Kenya Tea Development International Planned Parenthood Federation | African Child Care Forum, Addis Ababa | Ford Foundation | Tea and Coffee Development | Annual reports for corporate clients | Alliance Francaise | Karachi Port Trust Ministry of Information, Karachi | Interlink Books, USA | Central Book Services, UK & many more!!

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Camerapix Magazines (UK) Ltd | 32 Friars Walk | South Gate | London N14 5LP Camerapix Publishers International Ltd | 3rd Floor, ABC Place | Waiyaki Way | Nairobi Kenya Camerapix Ltd | 9 Mzima Springs Road | Lavington | Nairobi Kenya

www.camerapixpublishers.com | www.camerapix.com | www.moforce.com