A wide-ranging collection of tales from all over the continent, the majority traditional folktales from Southern Africa. With handsome full-color illustrations throughout, a map, and notes on contributors. A team of expert folklorists, poets and authors transcribe the tales, each selected by Mandela. This is an oversize, illustrated hardcover edition, but the book is also available in a pocket paperback edition (which lacks the illustrations).  (AFR135, $16.95)

Myths & Tales