The Publisher’s Post Vol. I Ed. I

Dated: 9/11/2007

The Publisher’s Post

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News This Week

At book fair, Quran a hit with non-Muslims
New Delhi, September 08: As the world sits up to mark the sixth anniversary of the 9/11 attack, a miniscule, yet visible, episode is going on at the Delhi Book Fair: an “unprecedented” sale of post-9/11 literature and a huge sale of the Quran. And the bevy of literature on Islam, terrorism and Muslim identity are attracting many non-Muslim readers, say booksellers and publishers. [More here]

Book mall on College Street
Varnaparichay, the country’s first integrated book mall coming up where College Street market stood, will be decorated with replicas of some of the great ancient civilisations and seats of arts and learning. Each floor, from second to seventh, will be dedicated to a theme.[More here]

Holtzbrinck Podcasting for Profit
The publishing giant plans to build on the popularity of “Grammar Girl” to create a new and exciting revenue stream. [ More here]

Book Launches

11 Easy Readers by Katha
On the occasion of the World Literacy Day, 8th September, Katha launched 11 Easy Readers; the first set of exciting Tamasha books for young readers. These books are specially graded for children aged 7-11, especially those who have difficulty in reading Hindi texts. These books help teachers and parents with innovative ideas from theater activities to games and more so that they can help students get interested in reading.

Blogs
Is Bigger Better
Joe Wiekert debates if big publishers make for better employees. [ Read more here]

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