How does the life of a book change as it goes from publisher to bookseller?

Three publishing professionals explain some of the intricacies and irrationalities of book distribution.

Kanishka Gupta

· Dec 09, 2017 · 12:30 pm

Does India really need so many literature festivals?

When bookstores are closing down and the reading culture dwindling, what purpose do these events serve?

Vani

· Feb 29, 2016 · 08:30 am

Why self-publishing is not the best future you can give your book

There are good reasons to publish your book the old-fashioned away, even if it tests your patience and fortitude.

Rheea Mukherjee

· Feb 20, 2016 · 02:30 pm

Why no book-buying expedition can still match a visit to the Kolkata Book Fair

A non-resident Kolkatan visits the boi mela after many years and records her adventures.

Sudeshna Shome Ghosh

· Feb 03, 2016 · 08:30 am

The DSC Prize shortlist points to an impending crisis of literary fiction

Publishers are not putting out enough ‘good’ books to ensure variety on literary award shortlists.

Arunava Sinha

· Dec 07, 2015 · 08:30 am

Will Amazon take the dotcom out with physical bookstores in India too?

With online prices and an offline presence, the giant could spell the end of all other bookstores.

Binoo K John

· Nov 07, 2015 · 04:30 pm

Chiki Sarkar launches a new publishing company with audacious new digital strategies

In a first for Indian publishing, Juggernaut is being financed by marquee names from corporate India.

Scroll Staff

· Sep 23, 2015 · 08:30 am

An author reveals ten secrets to marketing your own book

The writer is the best marketer, and once a book is out, give up hopes of writing for a while.

Shweta Taneja

· Sep 09, 2015 · 08:30 am

‘Why tying up with Sage Publications was the best idea I have had’

The publisher of the independent Yoda Press explains why an alliance with a large publisher was necessary.

Arpita Das

· Aug 30, 2015 · 05:30 pm

HarperCollins India signals a shift with the entry of new CEO from Penguin Random House

The move indicates a new urgency in the business plans of the multinational book-publisher in India.

Scroll Staff

· Aug 25, 2015 · 09:00 pm

The many lives of the mysterious Emile Edouard Moreau, founder of AH Wheeler and Co

The man who started the railway station bookstore chain led a multifaceted life.

Anu Kumar

· Aug 23, 2015 · 03:30 pm

Can you sell your old books without breaking the law?

Are all those second-hand books being bought and sold on the pavements legitimate business?

Utkarsh Srivastava

· Aug 22, 2015 · 12:30 pm