"Are you interested in knowing the intricacies involved in publishing a book? Would you like to explore the diverse mind of a publishing professional working on a best-seller? Does the sight of a best-seller raise your curiosity levels as to how an idea into a book? If yes, then this is the book for you. It provides an insight into the inspiring and active working lives of 14 leading Indian publishing professionals, publishers, editors, booksellers, literary agents.

We hope this book will be helpful in encouraging new entrants in the world of publishing and will be a guide to budding industry professionals.

From Foreword :

I am sure this book will inspire many publishers and others also to take lessons from the careers of these adventurous publishers and do still better in their own fields.

Dina Nath Malhotr

These are not reminiscences of the good old times but a dynamic collection of dialogues that reflect the unique character of fourteen individuals that have made and continue to make a positive change in the publishing and bookselling industry and in the culture of India.

Robert E. Baensch

These pieces would repay study by any world publisher. For in them there is much wisdom, a wealth of experience, and a sense of many battles fought and won.

Richard Balkwill

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