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Dina N. Malhotra was born in Pakistan and escaped to India during the partition. He qualified as a lecturer in political science, but after coming to India, he opened his publishing house, Hind Pocket Books, that won him laurels. The aim of this publishing house was to offer books to a maximum number of readers at minimum price. In his enterprise, he was aided by his in-depth knowledge about the book publishing business, his extensive travels and his passion for books. Gradually, the company became a force to reckon with and spearheaded the cult of book reading in India. Now that his family has also joined this enterprise, it’ll be good for carrying forward his legacy. This is a simply written book without any superfluities or digressions. It deals entirely with the author’s complete involvement with publishing books and has bare references to his family life. It is full of amusing anecdotes and experiences that motivated him and propelled him to expand his business. Each chapter has inspirational words by some celebrities that make the reader pause and reflect. The book is not only
informative, but also inspirational. It is informative for anyone
wishing to pursue book publishing as a profession, as the role of a
publisher is indeed grave. It is he who decides what society should read
and by what it will benefit. It is inspirational, as it teaches us that
hard work and perseverance always pay off. |
This is a refreshingly
simple autobiography about the man who led the paperback revolution in
India. It offers hitherto unknown insights into the intricacies of the
world of publishing. The author gives us glimpses into his personal and
professional life and how he was drawn into the world of publishing.