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Book fairs: Roadmap for the future

So, for publishers, book fairs are a time-efficient way to reach their customers specially the new ones. Besides, they can look at the respective websites of the book fairs to know what to expect new and plan their participation…

Bookshops: to be or not to be?

In this era of digital virtual world, are brick-and-mortar bookshops passé? While some would say ‘yes,’ others would say ‘no.’ Every book lover knows the ecstatic feeling they get when they visit a bookshop - neatly lined up books, each…

It’s time to build a better product

This is one of the most important times in the history of the publishing industry. This is an era of transition – from printed to digital, from long-runs to short-runs, from traditional to self-publishing and so on. It is the time when…

Unity through literary network…

Sports, such as cricket, soccer, hockey, tennis, etc, are gaining popularity in a major way. In a way, these sports do bring nations together. But, what about the large number of people who are not interested in sport or even feel watching…

A big thank you to all!

Five years back, seeing the dearth of a publication in the book segment, we initiated All About Book Publishing, with the sole aim to become the mouth organ of the industry. We have always tried our best to project the latest trends and…

Greater push for language publishing!

India has a wealth of literature…but diversity in language is a big barrier in the dissemination of this treasure. So many masterpieces of literature go unnoticed because they are written in regional languages and hence very limited…

Playing before reading!

Keep the child in you alive. Keep smiling and playing, said prime minister Narendra Modi, in a first mass contact programme of its kind, on the occasion of Teachers' Day. The day also marked successful completion of 100 days in his…

Let’s focus on quality!

Print has always fascinated me. Being a printing technologist, it has been my hobby to collect good printed samples from all walks of life – whether it is an excellently printed ticket or a restaurant menu card or a book – my collection is…

Innovations in book fairs!

Book fairs have now come of age. They are not just a place to buy/sell books and rights. A lot of activities now form a part of these book fairs – conferences, seminars, workshops, rights table, kids zone, digital innovation zone, author…

Mobile bookshops and libraries

Healthy reading habits go a long way in shaping the future of the nation. It not only helps in increasing language proficiency but also widens the horizon of thinking. Just like dispensaries are necessary for the physical health, venues…