Afro Asian Book Council at New Delhi World Book Fair

So, New Delhi World Book Fair is over. Hope you all attended and enjoyed too. The interested readers may read my musing on ‘New Delhi World Book Fair: What to expect?’ Having commented on the NDWBF as an event, I’m going to give you the details about the Afro-Asian Book Council that I attended at… Continue reading Afro Asian Book Council at New Delhi World Book Fair

New Delhi World Book Fair: What To Expect?

New Delhi World Book Fair is one of the major calendar events in the publishing world that has been held for 41 years now. And as important as it is, this year Prints Books decided not to participate. Though I did visit the arena as a trade visitor and also attended the Annual General Meeting… Continue reading New Delhi World Book Fair: What To Expect?

Is Advertising Really Necessary to Sell a Book?

If you pose this question to me, I would say ‘Hell yes!’ In fact in this age of internet, it becomes quite necessary for the authors/publishers to go for sound publishing of their book. It becomes quite a lot more essential for the newcomers and the ones who were like a flash in the pan… Continue reading Is Advertising Really Necessary to Sell a Book?

Jaipur Literature Festival 2014

I know it’s a little late to write on ‘Jaipur Literature Festival’ given the fact that it’s a thing of the past now. But as they say if you’ve a thought, it’s never too late. And as it’s considered as ‘The Greatest Literary Show on Earth’ by the pros, so it kind of becomes a… Continue reading Jaipur Literature Festival 2014

Top five books of 2013

2013 is almost ready to bid us goodbye. While we are all set to welcome the New Year with full fun and fervour, we shouldn’t forget the things for which we can thank this passing year. And, why not mention books amongst those things! 2013 was indeed a special year from a literal point of… Continue reading Top five books of 2013

Cricket: A New ‘Century’ To Begin

So, finally the legend retired. Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar- A name that has remained there for more than two decades. Twenty five years is a long time for somebody to make and break his career but here we have the Master Blaster who has always stood tall facing all sorts of criticism and still making his… Continue reading Cricket: A New ‘Century’ To Begin

Frankfurt Book Fair: Loads of Opportunities and Such Little Time

So, I was in Frankfurt, Germany around two weeks back. The purpose of it is no secret, I guess. I was there to attend the most prestigious and biggest book fair of the world i.e. The Frankfurt Book Fair. More details about the fair here. (Prints Publications Pvt. Ltd. Stall at Frankfurt Book Fair 2013)… Continue reading Frankfurt Book Fair: Loads of Opportunities and Such Little Time