About Setu Prakashani
Discover our journey as an independent publisher committed to bold, critical, and socially relevant writing that challenges dominant narratives.
Collaborate with Setu Prakashani
We invite publishers, literary agents, and rights professionals to collaborate with us in acquiring or offering publishing rights. Whether you are interested in buying translation or territorial rights to our books, or wish to sell rights of your own titles for publication in India, we are open to meaningful partnerships.
"We believe in the power of collaboration to expand the reach of critical scholarship and meaningful discourse across borders and languages."
Our commitment to publishing bold, critical, and socially relevant writing extends beyond our own catalog. Through strategic partnerships and rights exchanges, we facilitate the global circulation of ideas that challenge dominant narratives and contribute to transformative scholarship.
Rights Available for Our Titles
Explore opportunities to acquire rights for our publications and bring critical scholarship to new markets and languages.
Translation Rights
Translation into other languages (except those already sold)
Regional Distribution
Regional or international distribution rights for our titles
Co-Publication
Co-publication agreements for collaborative publishing ventures
Rights You Can Offer
We are open to acquiring rights for titles that align with our editorial vision. If you are a publisher or rights holder, you can offer us works in the following areas:
Social Sciences & Political Thought
Books in social sciences, radical political thought, migration studies, or visual culture
Examples:
Indian Market Relevance
Works that are relevant to Indian readers, universities, or activist networks
Examples:
Co-Publication & Licensing
Titles you wish to co-publish or license for the Indian market
Examples:
International Representation
Projects that we can represent and help sell in international markets through our global rights network
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Distribution Partnerships
We also welcome opportunities to serve as a distribution partner for titles seeking South Asian market access. If you have books that would benefit from our established academic networks, institutional relationships, and retail channels across India and neighboring regions, we are open to discussing distribution partnerships that align with our editorial vision.
Previous Collaborations
We have proudly worked with distinguished institutions and publishers worldwide, fostering cross-cultural academic exchange and collaborative publishing.
Inalco
Institut National des Langues et Civilisations Orientales
FranceCollaborative academic publishing and translation projects
EHESS
École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales
FranceScholarly exchange and co-publication initiatives
Tamilnadu Text Corporation
Tamilnadu Text Corporation
IndiaRegional publishing and distribution partnerships
How to Reach Us
If you are interested in buying rights to publish our titles in another language or selling rights for titles that align with our publishing vision, please email us with the following information:
Title(s) of Interest
RequiredSpecific titles you are interested in acquiring or offering
Language/Territory
RequiredTarget language for translation or specific territorial rights
Publishing Background
RequiredYour publishing experience, catalog, and market presence
Print Run & Timeline
RequiredProposed print run and publication timeline for the project
Get in Touch
Ready to discuss a collaboration? Send us your proposal and we'll respond promptly to explore potential partnerships.
Rights & Collaboration Inquiries
Email Subject Line:
"Rights and Collaboration Inquiry: [Your Title/Project]"
Please include all required information in your initial inquiry to help us respond more effectively. We typically respond within 2-3 weeks.
Ready to Collaborate?
Whether you're looking to acquire rights for our titles or offer rights for titles that align with our mission, we welcome the opportunity to explore meaningful publishing partnerships.
