About Setu Prakashani
Discover our journey as an independent publisher committed to bold, critical, and socially relevant writing that challenges dominant narratives.
Our Mission
To publish bold, critical, socially relevant writing that challenges dominant narratives and expands public discourse through rigorous scholarship and engaged readership.
"We seek bold, critical, socially relevant writing that challenges dominant narratives and expands public discourse."
Founded in 2003 in Kolkata, Setu Prakashani publishes academic and reference works that speak to the urgencies of our time. Our list spans history, political science, gender and tribal studies, environment, mass communication and other interdisciplinary fields.
Our Pillars
The foundational principles that guide our publishing philosophy and editorial decisions.
Critical Scholarship
We publish bold, critical, socially relevant writing that challenges dominant narratives and expands public discourse.
Global Perspectives
Our focus spans postcolonial/global-South perspectives, migration studies, and cultural criticism from diverse voices.
Community Engagement
We host collaborative reading initiatives with colleges and cultural platforms to nurture book culture and community.
Academic Excellence
Specializing in academic texts, reference works, and critical writing across interdisciplinary fields.
Our Vision
To be the leading independent publisher of critical scholarship in South Asia, fostering intellectual discourse that shapes the future of academic and public thought.
Bold Publishing
We are not afraid to publish works that challenge the status quo and provoke critical thinking.
Social Relevance
Every publication must speak to contemporary issues and contribute to meaningful discourse.
Academic Rigor
We maintain the highest standards of scholarship while making knowledge accessible.
Cultural Bridge
We serve as a bridge between Bengali and English-speaking academic communities.
Editorial Focus Areas
We welcome manuscripts in these key areas that align with our mission of publishing critical, socially relevant scholarship.
Radical Political Theory
Works that challenge conventional political thought and explore alternative frameworks.
Social Justice & Resistance
Studies on movements, activism, and struggles for equality and human rights.
Migration Studies
Research on displacement, diaspora, and the human experience of movement.
War & Propaganda Studies
Critical analysis of conflict, media manipulation, and information warfare.
Cultural Criticism
Interdisciplinary approaches to understanding culture, identity, and representation.
Histories from Below
Narratives that center marginalized voices and alternative historical perspectives.
Bitarkika Journal
Our theme-based book review journal, published since 2013 and edited by Avro Ghosh.
Critical Discourse Platform
Bitarkika serves as our flagship journal for critical book reviews and thematic discussions. Each issue focuses on specific themes that resonate with contemporary academic and social concerns.
Ready to Contribute?
If your work aligns with our mission and editorial focus, we'd love to hear from you. Learn about our submission guidelines and join our community of critical thinkers.
