KREST Publishers
The book publishing arm of our storytelling empire
The KREST House is a prestigious publishing house with tangible, credible results in the literary arts space. In 5 years we have received 13 book award nominations, including 3 nods for the Best Publishing Company in South Africa. Our solid reputation has been built through a carefully curated body of work — bold memoirs, vivid fiction, elegant biographies, and thought-led legacy books.
Our mission is to share the most inspiring stories the world will ever read, in the grandeur that they deserve. We have heavy focus on artistry and experientialism in the books we produce. Stories, to us, are beyond pieces of entertainment. They have the ability to change what we believe is possible in the world
You should publish under The KREST House banner if:
You are a discerning individual ready to undertake a publishing journey rooted in excellence.
We publish authors who have written (or need us to ghostwrite on their behalf) an inspiring memoir, a sophisticated biography, an invaluable self help book from their industry, or a fictional story of any genre.
We will work with you to capture your personal legacy in the rarefied form of a beautifully crafted book.
We are based in Ballito, Durban, South Africa but have brought legacies to life from individuals around the world.
If your values and vision align with ours:
If you are considering work with us and would like to better understand what publishing through The KREST House entails — including timelines, costs, and our three-phase process — we have created a dedicated guide to support your clarity.
Read the guide: What It Takes to Publish Through The KREST House
For authors ready to begin the publishing experience:
If you are ready to publish under The KREST House banner, we invite you to complete a publishing intake form to initiate an introductory meeting before final publishing decisions are made. The meeting will take place over Teams or in-person (we are based in Ballito, Durban, South Africa.) The meeting is to gain understanding of your vision for your book, sales potential, and to iron out the terms of a publishing contract together. After the introductory meeting you will be sent a publishing contract to formalize our relationship.
Click here: Publishing Intake Form