Electric Graffiti

Overview

Gus Silber, well-known journalist and wordsmith, has over the last few years written some extraordinary commentary pieces on his journeys around his neighborhood in Johannesburg and his digital wanderings through the global village we call social media, and posted them to Facebook. Gus's followers know what insightful and frankly charming pieces he writes, and we're bringing those digital missives to the page and discerning masses. This is a collection of over 50 of Gus's most-loved social media posts – covering everything from understanding house-breaking hadedas, the meaning of pathos, deciphering Joburg style, and everything in between.

Author Biography

Gus Silber is an award-winning journalist, editor, speechwriter and author, with a special interest in social entrepreneurship. He has penned a number of books, covering South African sociopolitical satire, innovation in business, entrepreneurship and technology. Silber lives in Johannesburg with his wife, children, dogs, and several hadedas.