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== Life ==
== Life ==
Randle was born in [[Hanover Parish|Hanover]] on [[Jamaica]] in 1949. He read for a Special Honours degree in History at the Mona campus of the University of the West Indies,Jamaica and later for an MSc in International Politics at the University of Southampton UK on a Commonwealth scholarship. After his academic study he worked many years for British publishers until he set up his own publishing firm, named '''Ian Randle Publishers''' (IRP). This start made him the first English-language publisher of scholarly books in the Caribbean. Later, his firm became a model for particularly the [[Africa]]n book scene.<ref name="PCF2012">Prince Claus Fund (June 2012), [http://www.princeclausfund.org/files/docs/2012%20PCF%20JR%20English.pdf ''Report from the 2012 Prince Claus Awards Committee'']</ref><ref name="Ellington">Ellington, Barbara (10 October 2005), [http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20051010/business/business1.html "The Monday Interview: Ian Randle - 'Booking' date with destiny"], ''Jamaica Gleaner''.</ref><ref name="Campbell">Campbell, Howard (18 September 2011) [http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20110918/arts/arts1.html "Small company doing big things..."], ''Jamaica Gleaner''.</ref>
Randle was born in [[Hanover Parish|Hanover]] on [[Jamaica]] in 1949. He read for a Special Honours degree in history at the Mona campus of the [[University of the West Indies]], Jamaica, and later for an MSc in international politics at the [[University of Southampton]] UK on a Commonwealth scholarship. After his academic study he worked many years for British publishers until he set up his own firm, '''Ian Randle Publishers''' (IRP). This start made him the first English-language publisher of scholarly books in the [[Caribbean]]. Later, his firm became a model for particularly the [[Africa]]n book scene.<ref name="PCF2012">Prince Claus Fund (June 2012), [http://www.princeclausfund.org/files/docs/2012%20PCF%20JR%20English.pdf ''Report from the 2012 Prince Claus Awards Committee'']</ref><ref name="Ellington">Ellington, Barbara (10 October 2005), [http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20051010/business/business1.html "The Monday Interview: Ian Randle - 'Booking' date with destiny"], ''Jamaica Gleaner''.</ref><ref name="Campbell">Campbell, Howard (18 September 2011) [http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20110918/arts/arts1.html "Small company doing big things..."], ''Jamaica Gleaner''.</ref>


At first Randle focused on History and the Social Sciences which allowed young academics to publish their findings locally. As a result, the region became less dependent of writers from the [[United Kingdom]], the former colonizer of Jamaica until 1962.<ref name="PCF2012" /><ref name="Ellington" /><ref name="Campbell" />
At first Randle focused on [[history]] and the [[social science]]s, which allowed young academics to publish their findings locally. As a result, the region became less dependent on writers from the [[United Kingdom]], the colonizer of Jamaica until 1962.<ref name="PCF2012" /><ref name="Ellington" /><ref name="Campbell" /> In later years Randle expanded the range of books to include biography, culture, cookery, and sports, while producing texts for undergraduate-level students and the upper levels of the Caribbean secondary school system. His list contains the most comprehensive offerings on the Regional Integration Movement and on the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). His published list contains over 350 printed titles and some electronic editions.
In later years Randle expanded the range of books to include biography,culture cookery and sports while producing texts for undergraduate level students and the upper levels of the Caribbean secondary school system. His list contains the most comprehensive offerings on the Regional Integration Movement and on the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). His published list contains over 350 printed titles and some electronic editions.
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The direction of the firm is now in hands of Randle's daughter Christine, while he himself has continued in fields such as marketing, public relations and consultancy.<ref name="PCF2012" /><ref name="Ellington" /><ref name="Campbell" />
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In 2000' Randle was instrumental in helping to establish the Caribbean Publishers Network (CAPNET) and became its first President serving for two 2-year terms during which he established links with the international publishing community and with publishers in Africa through the sister organization APNET.
During this period Randle contributed regularly to the University of Denver Publishing Institute delivering the annual lecture on International Publishing and presenting papers in a variety of international publishing and education fora.


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The direction of the firm is now in the hands of Randle's daughter Christine, while he himself has continued in fields such as marketing, public relations and consultancy.<ref name="PCF2012" /><ref name="Ellington" /><ref name="Campbell" />


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In 2000 Randle helped establish the Caribbean Publishers Network (CAPNET) and became its first president, serving for two 2-year terms, during which he established links with the international publishing community and with publishers in Africa through the sister organization APNET. During this period Randle contributed regularly to the University of Denver Publishing Institute delivering the annual lecture on international publishing and presenting papers in a variety of international publishing and education fora.


== Recognition ==
== Recognition ==
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His pioneering work was recognized by the government of Jamaica when he was conferred with the Order of Distinction in 2002. In 2012 Randle was honoured with a [[Prince Claus Awards|Prince Claus Award]] from the [[Netherlands]] for his contribution to Caribbean intellectual property and for championing independent local publishing and self-representation in other post-colonial contexts.<ref name="PCF2012" /><ref>Jamaica Television (3 October 2010), [http://televisionjamaica.com/Programmes/SmileJamaica.aspx/Videos/21296 ''Jamaica Selected for Prince Clause Award'']</ref> Earlier that year, the Caribbean magazine ''Tallawah'' included him on the list of most influential Jamaicans.<ref>''Tallawah'' Magazine (27 September 2012), [http://www.tallawahmagazine.com/2012/09/news-notes-publisher-ian-randle-to.html ''Publisher Ian Randle to receive prestigious Dutch-based award'']</ref> In 2013 he received an Honorary Doctor of Laws (LLD) degree from the University of the West Indies, St Augustine campus in [[Trinidad]], for his contribution to [[Trinidad and Tobago]] and the Caribbean. In the same year, he received the Trailblazers Award from the Book Industry Association of Jamaica.
His pioneering work was recognized by the Government of Jamaica when he was conferred with the national honour Order of Distinction in 2002.
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In 2012 Randle was honoured with a [[Prince Claus Awards|Prince Claus Award]] from the [[Netherlands]] for his contribution to [[Caribbean]] intellectual property and for championing independent local publishing and self- representation in other post-colonial contexts.ref name="PCF2012" /><ref>Jamaica Television (3 October 2010), [http://televisionjamaica.com/Programmes/SmileJamaica.aspx/Videos/21296 ''Jamaica Selected for Prince Clause Award'']</ref> Earlier that year, the Caribbean magazine ''TALLAWAH'' included him on the list of most influential Jamaicans.<ref>''TALLAWAH'' Magazine (27 September 2012), [http://www.tallawahmagazine.com/2012/09/news-notes-publisher-ian-randle-to.html ''Publisher Ian Randle to receive prestigious Dutch-based award'']</ref>
In 2013 he received an Honorary Doctor of Laws (LLD)degree from the University of the West Indies, St Augustine campus in Trinidad for his contribution to Trinidad and Tobago and the Caribbean and that same year he received the Trailblazers Award from the Book Industry Association of Jamaica.


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 22:54, 25 July 2016

For the Australian rules footballer, see Ian Randle (footballer).

Ian Randle
Born (1949-07-07) 7 July 1949 (age 75)
Hanover
NationalityJamaican
OccupationPublisher

Ian Randle (born 7 July 1949) is a Jamaican publisher. He is the founder of an eponymous independent publishing company whose main focus is on English-language readers.

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Randle was born in Hanover on Jamaica in 1949. He read for a Special Honours degree in history at the Mona campus of the University of the West Indies, Jamaica, and later for an MSc in international politics at the University of Southampton UK on a Commonwealth scholarship. After his academic study he worked many years for British publishers until he set up his own firm, Ian Randle Publishers (IRP). This start made him the first English-language publisher of scholarly books in the Caribbean. Later, his firm became a model for particularly the African book scene.[1][2][3]

At first Randle focused on history and the social sciences, which allowed young academics to publish their findings locally. As a result, the region became less dependent on writers from the United Kingdom, the colonizer of Jamaica until 1962.[1][2][3] In later years Randle expanded the range of books to include biography, culture, cookery, and sports, while producing texts for undergraduate-level students and the upper levels of the Caribbean secondary school system. His list contains the most comprehensive offerings on the Regional Integration Movement and on the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). His published list contains over 350 printed titles and some electronic editions.

The direction of the firm is now in the hands of Randle's daughter Christine, while he himself has continued in fields such as marketing, public relations and consultancy.[1][2][3]

In 2000 Randle helped establish the Caribbean Publishers Network (CAPNET) and became its first president, serving for two 2-year terms, during which he established links with the international publishing community and with publishers in Africa through the sister organization APNET. During this period Randle contributed regularly to the University of Denver Publishing Institute delivering the annual lecture on international publishing and presenting papers in a variety of international publishing and education fora.

Recognition

His pioneering work was recognized by the government of Jamaica when he was conferred with the Order of Distinction in 2002. In 2012 Randle was honoured with a Prince Claus Award from the Netherlands for his contribution to Caribbean intellectual property and for championing independent local publishing and self-representation in other post-colonial contexts.[1][4] Earlier that year, the Caribbean magazine Tallawah included him on the list of most influential Jamaicans.[5] In 2013 he received an Honorary Doctor of Laws (LLD) degree from the University of the West Indies, St Augustine campus in Trinidad, for his contribution to Trinidad and Tobago and the Caribbean. In the same year, he received the Trailblazers Award from the Book Industry Association of Jamaica.

References

  1. ^ a b c d Prince Claus Fund (June 2012), Report from the 2012 Prince Claus Awards Committee
  2. ^ a b c Ellington, Barbara (10 October 2005), "The Monday Interview: Ian Randle - 'Booking' date with destiny", Jamaica Gleaner.
  3. ^ a b c Campbell, Howard (18 September 2011) "Small company doing big things...", Jamaica Gleaner.
  4. ^ Jamaica Television (3 October 2010), Jamaica Selected for Prince Clause Award
  5. ^ Tallawah Magazine (27 September 2012), Publisher Ian Randle to receive prestigious Dutch-based award
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