Nelson Mandela

'Io, Nelson Mandela. Corversazioni con me stesso', the Italian version of 'Conversations with Myself' by former South Africa's President Nelson Mandela is displayed the day of its release on October 12, 2010 in a bookshop in Rome.'Conversations with Myself' brings together correspondence, personal notes and hours of recordings with an unfinished autobiography that would have been a sequel to Mandela's world-famous memoir 'Long Walk to Freedom', published in 1995.

Nelson Mandela's new book 'Conversations with Myself' stands on show on October 11, 2010 in Johannesburg. Correspondence, personal notes and hours of recordings will be published on October 11 in 22 countries and 20 languages in 'Conversations with Myself', which was compiled by the Nelson Mandela Foundation and includes a foreword from US President Barack Obama.

'Io, Nelson Mandela. Corversazioni con me stesso', the Italian version of 'Conversations with Myself' by former South Africa's President Nelson Mandela is displayed the day of its release on October 12, 2010 in a bookshop in Rome.'Conversations with Myself' brings together correspondence, personal notes and hours of recordings with an unfinished autobiography that would have been a sequel to Mandela's world-famous memoir 'Long Walk to Freedom', published in 1995.

'Io, Nelson Mandela. Corversazioni con me stesso', the Italian version of 'Conversations with Myself' by former South Africa's President Nelson Mandela is displayed the day of its release on October 12, 2010 in a bookshop in Rome.'Conversations with Myself' brings together correspondence, personal notes and hours of recordings with an unfinished autobiography that would have been a sequel to Mandela's world-famous memoir 'Long Walk to Freedom', published in 1995.

'Io, Nelson Mandela. Corversazioni con me stesso', the Italian version of 'Conversations with Myself' by former South Africa's President Nelson Mandela is displayed the day of its release on October 12, 2010 in a bookshop in Rome.'Conversations with Myself' brings together correspondence, personal notes and hours of recordings with an unfinished autobiography that would have been a sequel to Mandela's world-famous memoir 'Long Walk to Freedom', published in 1995.

Customers pose with Nelson Mandela's new book 'Conversations with Myself' on October 12, 2010 at a book store in Johannesburg. The book painting an intimate portrait of Nelson Mandela went on sale today and will be published in 22 countries and in 20 languages. In South Africa, several book stores held early-morning launch events to celebrate the arrival of what is widely expected to be the 92-year-old Mandela's last book. But opening sales were slow, and publicity around the book has been relatively quiet.

'Io, Nelson Mandela. Corversazioni con me stesso', the Italian version of 'Conversations with Myself' by former South Africa's President Nelson Mandela is displayed the day of its release on October 12, 2010 in a bookshop in Rome.'Conversations with Myself' brings together correspondence, personal notes and hours of recordings with an unfinished autobiography that would have been a sequel to Mandela's world-famous memoir 'Long Walk to Freedom', published in 1995.

The sleeve of Nelson Mandela's new book 'Conversations with Myself' is opened on a table on October 11, 2010 in Johannesburg. Correspondence, personal notes and hours of recordings will be published on October 11 in 22 countries and 20 languages in 'Conversations with Myself', which was compiled by the Nelson Mandela Foundation and includes a foreword from US President Barack Obama.

A woman buys Nelson Mandela's new book 'Conversations with Myself' on October 12, 2010 at a book store in Johannesburg. The book painting an intimate portrait of Nelson Mandela went on sale Tuesday and will be published in 22 countries and 20 languages. In South Africa, several book stores held early-morning launch events to celebrate the arrival of what is widely expected to be the 92-year-old Mandela's last book. But opening sales were slow, and publicity around the book has been relatively quiet.

A window display of Nelson Mandela's new book 'Conversations with Myself' on October 12, 2010 at a book store in Johannesburg. The book painting an intimate portrait of Nelson Mandela went on sale today and will be published in 22 countries and in 20 languages. In South Africa, several book stores held early-morning launch events to celebrate the arrival of what is widely expected to be the 92-year-old Mandela's last book. But opening sales were slow, and publicity around the book has been relatively quiet.

A window display of Nelson Mandela's new book 'Conversations with Myself' on October 12, 2010 at a book store in Johannesburg. The book painting an intimate portrait of Nelson Mandela went on sale today and will be published in 22 countries and in 20 languages. In South Africa, several book stores held early-morning launch events to celebrate the arrival of what is widely expected to be the 92-year-old Mandela's last book. But opening sales were slow, and publicity around the book has been relatively quiet.

Customers buy Nelson Mandela's new book 'Conversations with Myself' on October 12, 2010 at a bookstore in Johannesburg. The book painting an intimate portrait of Nelson Mandela went on sale Tuesday and will be published in 22 countries and 20 languages. In South Africa, several book stores held early-morning launch events to celebrate the arrival of what is widely expected to be the 92-year-old Mandela's last book. But opening sales were slow, and publicity around the book has been relatively quiet.

A woman buys Nelson Mandela's new book 'Conversations with Myself' on October 12, 2010 at a bookstore in Johannesburg. The book painting an intimate portrait of Nelson Mandela went on sale Tuesday and will be published in 22 countries and 20 languages. In South Africa, several book stores held early-morning launch events to celebrate the arrival of what is widely expected to be the 92-year-old Mandela's last book. But opening sales were slow, and publicity around the book has been relatively quiet.

A woman buys Nelson Mandela's new book 'Conversations with Myself' on October 12, 2010 at a book store in Johannesburg. The book painting an intimate portrait of Nelson Mandela went on sale today and will be published in 22 countries and in 20 languages. In South Africa, several book stores held early-morning launch events to celebrate the arrival of what is widely expected to be the 92-year-old Mandela's last book. But opening sales were slow, and publicity around the book has been relatively quiet.

A woman buys Nelson Mandela's new book 'Conversations with Myself' on October 12, 2010 at a book store in Johannesburg. The book painting an intimate portrait of Nelson Mandela went on sale today and will be published in 22 countries and in 20 languages. In South Africa, several book stores held early-morning launch events to celebrate the arrival of what is widely expected to be the 92-year-old Mandela's last book. But opening sales were slow, and publicity around the book has been relatively quiet.

CORRECTING RELEASE DATE The sleeve of Nelson Mandela's new book 'Conversations with Myself' is opened on a table on October 11, 2010 in Johannesburg. Correspondence, personal notes and hours of recordings will be published on October 12 in 22 countries and 20 languages in 'Conversations with Myself', which was compiled by the Nelson Mandela Foundation and includes a foreword from US President Barack Obama.

Media wait to interview customers arriving to purchase Nelson Mandela's new book 'Conversations with Myself' on October 12, 2010 at a book store in Johannesburg. The book painting an intimate portrait of Nelson Mandela went on sale today and will be published in 22 countries and in 20 languages. In South Africa, several book stores held early-morning launch events to celebrate the arrival of what is widely expected to be the 92-year-old Mandela's last book. But opening sales were slow, and publicity around the book has been relatively quiet.

South African anti-apartheid leader and African National Congress (ANC) member Nelson Mandela (2nd L), flanked by his wife Winnie (2nd R), jubilates as he is welcomed by French president Francois Mitterrand and his wife Danielle (R), during a ceremony in his honour at Trocadero Square on the Plaza of Freedom and Human right, 06 June 1990 in Paris. Nelson Mandela, who was released from jail on 11 February 1990, is in Paris for a two-day official visit.

Media wait for customers arriving to purchase Nelson Mandela's new book 'Conversations with Myself' on October 12, 2010 at a book store in Johannesburg. The book painting an intimate portrait of Nelson Mandela went on sale today and will be published in 22 countries and in 20 languages. In South Africa, several book stores held early-morning launch events to celebrate the arrival of what is widely expected to be the 92-year-old Mandela's last book. But opening sales were slow, and publicity around the book has been relatively quiet.

A picture taken on September 5, 1990 shows anti-apartheid leader and African National Congress (ANC) member Nelson Mandela raising fist while addressing in Tokoza a crowd of residents from the Phola park squatter camp during his tour of townships. A new collection of Nelson Mandela's private papers reveals his years of heartache at missing his family while in prison and his wariness at becoming idolised, in excerpts published on October 10, 2010. The book 'Conversations with Myself' goes on sale Tuesday, but passages printed in British and South African papers show his thoughts on everything from the danger of corruption in power to his personal grief at the death of his son.

A picture taken on February 25, 1990 shows anti-apartheid leader and African National Congress (ANC) member Nelson Mandela raising a clenched fist as he arrives to address a mass rally, a few days after his release from jail in the conservative Afrikaaner town of Bloemfontein, where ANC was formed 75 years ago. A new collection of Nelson Mandela's private papers reveals his years of heartache at missing his family while in prison and his wariness at becoming idolised, in excerpts published on October 10, 2010. The book 'Conversations with Myself' goes on sale Tuesday, but passages printed in British and South African papers show his thoughts on everything from the danger of corruption in power to his personal grief at the death of his son.

CORRECTING RELEASE DATE The sleeve of Nelson Mandela's new book 'Conversations with Myself' stands on show on October 11, 2010 in Johannesburg. Correspondence, personal notes and hours of recordings will be published on October 12 in 22 countries and 20 languages in 'Conversations with Myself', which was compiled by the Nelson Mandela Foundation and includes a foreword from US President Barack Obama.

An employee arranges copies of Nelson Mandela's new book 'Conversations with Myself' on October 12, 2010 at a book store in Johannesburg. The book painting an intimate portrait of Nelson Mandela went on sale today and will be published in 22 countries and in 20 languages. In South Africa, several book stores held early-morning launch events to celebrate the arrival of what is widely expected to be the 92-year-old Mandela's last book. But opening sales were slow, and publicity around the book has been relatively quiet.

PORT ELIZABETH, SOUTH AFRICA - OCTOBER 01: Jaco Van Schalkwyk (2nd L) of Eastern province runs into a tackle during the Absa First Division match between EP Kings and SWD at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on October 01, 2010 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.

PORT ELIZABETH, SOUTH AFRICA - OCTOBER 01: Wayne Stevens of Eastern province trying to pass Ambrose Barends of SWD during the Absa First Division match between EP Kings and SWD at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on October 01, 2010 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - NOVEMBER 15: Pitso Mosimane manager of South Africa directs a South Africa team training session ahead of the Nelson Mandela Challenge Cup match against the USA at the Philippi Stadium on November 15, 2010 in Cape Town, South Africa.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - NOVEMBER 15: Teko Modise of South Africa in action during a South Africa team training session ahead of the Nelson Mandela Challenge Cup match against the USA at the Philippi Stadium on November 15, 2010 in Cape Town, South Africa.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - NOVEMBER 15: Davide Somma of South Africa in action during a South Africa team training session ahead of the Nelson Mandela Challenge Cup match against the USA at the Philippi Stadium on November 15, 2010 in Cape Town, South Africa.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - NOVEMBER 15: Teko Modise of South Africa stretches during a South Africa team training session ahead of the Nelson Mandela Challenge Cup match against the USA at the Philippi Stadium on November 15, 2010 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Germany's defender Arne Friedrich (top) heads the ball ahead of Uruguay's striker Luis Suarez during the 2010 World Cup third place football match Uruguay vs. Germany on July 10, 2010 at Nelson Mandela Bay stadium in Port Elizabeth.

South Africa's former President Nelson Mandela (L) and his wife Graca Machel wave on their arrival before the start of the 2010 World Cup final football match Netherlands versus Spain on July 11, 2010 at Soccer City stadium in Soweto, a suburb of Johannesburg.

South Africa's former President Nelson Mandela (L) and his wife Graca Machel wave on their arrival after closing ceremony of the 2010 World Cup just before the football final between The Netherlands and Spain at Soccer City stadium in Soweto, suburban Johannesburg on July 11, 2010.

UAE President Zayed ibn Sultan al-Nahayan speaks with his South African counterpart Nelson Mandela (L), 07 December in Abu Dhabi. Mandela is in the United Arab Emirates to take part in a summit of Gulf States which will urge Iraq to bow to UN demands and Iran to seek a peaceful end to a dispute over three Gulf islands. UN Chief Kofi Annan, Arab League Secretary General Esmat Abdel Meguid and Ezzedin Laraki, head of the Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC), will also attend the summit.

UNICEF Global Movement for Children's Advocate Graca Machel speaks during a press conference in Harare on November 17, 2010. Wife of former South African President Nelson Mandela, Machel said she was impressed by the 'commitment by the inclusive government to improve the well-being of children' in Zimbabwe.

Uruguay's defender Diego Lugano (L) and Uruguay's defender Jorge Fucile celebrate after Uruguay's striker Edinson Cavani (unseen) scored during the third place World Cup 2010 football match Uruguay versus Germany on July 10, 2010 at Nelson Mandela Bay stadium in Port Elizabeth.

Germany's midfielder Thomas Mueller yells during the 2010 World Cup third place football match between Uruguay and Germany on July 10, 2010 at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Germany won the match 3-2. NO PUSH TO MOBILE / MOBILE USE SOLELY WITHIN EDITORIAL ARTICLE.

South Africa former President Nelson Mandela (L) and his wife Graca Machel wave as they arrive for the closing ceremony of the 2010 FIFA football World Cup prior the final between the Netherlands and Spain on July 11, 2010 at Soccer City stadium in Soweto, suburban Johannesburg.

PORT ELIZABETH, SOUTH AFRICA - OCTOBER 01: Wayne Stevens (C) of Eastern province runs with the ball during the Absa First Division match between EP Kings and SWD at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on October 01, 2010 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - NOVEMBER 15: Moeneeb Josephs (R) of South Africa in action during a South Africa team training session ahead of the Nelson Mandela Challenge Cup match against the USA at the Philippi Stadium on November 15, 2010 in Cape Town, South Africa.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - NOVEMBER 15: Moeneeb Josephs of South Africa reacts during a South Africa team training session ahead of the Nelson Mandela Challenge Cup match against the USA at the Philippi Stadium on November 15, 2010 in Cape Town, South Africa.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - NOVEMBER 15: Matthew Pattison (R) of South Africa in action during a South Africa team training session ahead of the Nelson Mandela Challenge Cup match against the USA at the Philippi Stadium on November 15, 2010 in Cape Town, South Africa.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - NOVEMBER 15: Pitso Mosimane manager of South Africa directs a South Africa team training session ahead of the Nelson Mandela Challenge Cup match against the USA at the Philippi Stadium on November 15, 2010 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Uruguay's striker Luis Suarez (L) is comforted by Uruguay's defender Diego Godin at the end of the 2010 World Cup third place football match Uruguay vs. Germany on July 10, 2010 at Nelson Mandela Bay stadium in Port Elizabeth. Germany defeated Uruguay 3-2. NO PUSH TO MOBILE / MOBILE USE SOLELY WITHIN EDITORIAL ARTICLE.

Germany's midfielder Sami Khedira (R) and Germany's defender Per Mertesacker celebrate after Khedira scored a goal during the third place World Cup 2010 football match Uruguay versus Germany on July 10, 2010 at Nelson Mandela Bay stadium in Port Elizabeth.

Uruguay's defender Maximiliano Pereira (C) fights for the ball with Germany's midfielder Marcell Jansen (R) next to Germany's midfielder Sami Khedira during the 2010 World Cup third place football match Uruguay vs. Germany on July 10, 2010 at Nelson Mandela Bay stadium in Port Elizabeth.

South Africa's former President Nelson Mandela (centre L) and his wife Graca Machel wave on their arrival after closing ceremony of the 2010 World Cup just before the football final between The Netherlands and Spain at Soccer City stadium in Soweto, suburban Johannesburg on July 11, 2010.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - NOVEMBER 15: Siphiwe Tshabalala of South Africa stretches during a South Africa team training session ahead of the Nelson Mandela Challenge Cup match against the USA at the Philippi Stadium on November 15, 2010 in Cape Town, South Africa.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - NOVEMBER 15: Davide Somma of South Africa in action during a South Africa team training session ahead of the Nelson Mandela Challenge Cup match against the USA at the Philippi Stadium on November 15, 2010 in Cape Town, South Africa.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - NOVEMBER 15, Steven Pienaar during the South Africa soccer team training session from Philippi Stadium on November 15, 2010 in Cape Town, South Africa. Photo by Carl Fourie / Gallo Images CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - NOVEMBER 15: Davide Somma of South Africa in action during a South Africa team training session ahead of the Nelson Mandela Challenge Cup match against the USA at the Philippi Stadium on November 15, 2010 in Cape Town, South Africa.

People looks at African photos displayed before going under the hammer in Brussels on November 20, 2010. In what is billed as the first auction yet held of African photography, some 300 lots of pictures spanning more than a century are up for sale Tuesday for an estimated 340,000 euros. From dusty World War II battlefields in Libya, to a 1935 snap of Ethiopia's royal Negus, and shots from the 1950s of Miriam Makeba or Nelson Mandela laughing during his treason trial, the pictures freeze people and places right across the continent.