Publish Your Book with India’s Trusted Self-Publishing Partner
From manuscript to worldwide distribution — professional editing, ISBN registration, cover design, printing, and Amazon & Flipkart listing, backed by a dedicated publishing consultant.
Books We’ve Published
A Publishing House Built on Trust, Since 2003
Asian Press Books is an India-based self-publishing and academic publishing company headquartered in Kolkata, with a dedicated presence in Delhi. For over two decades, we have helped new and established writers turn their manuscripts into published books — across fiction, poetry, children’s literature, regional-language titles, competitive exam guides, and scholarly research.
Our Story
What began as a small book-selling venture has grown into a full-service publishing house serving authors across India and beyond. Asian Press Books started by bringing regional-language and English titles to readers, and over time expanded into a complete publishing partner — offering editing, design, typesetting, printing, and distribution under one roof.
In 2018, we launched a specialised academic and research publishing division, staffed by editors and subject experts across India, to support scholars and PhD candidates with manuscript editing, layout, and academic formatting. Today, our catalogue spans academic references, professional and technical books, motivational titles, poetry collections, and fiction for readers of every age.
Our Mission
We believe publishing is more than printing and selling books — it’s a way of preserving culture and giving new voices a platform. Our team works closely with every author, from first-time writers to seasoned academics, to make sure each book is edited, designed, and distributed to a real audience — not left to sit on a shelf.
Why Authors Choose Us
- Two decades of publishing experience across India
- Offices in both Kolkata and Delhi for direct author support
- Dedicated academic & research publishing team since 2018
- End-to-end services: editing, design, typesetting, printing, distribution
- Titles in English, Hindi, Bengali, and other Indian languages
- Offline retail presence alongside nationwide distribution
Author-First Publishing
We work directly with authors at every stage, from manuscript to market, so first-time writers get the same care as established ones.
Academic & Research Support
Our research publication team helps scholars and PhD candidates with subject editing, layout, and formatting for academic work.
Pan-India Reach
With teams in Kolkata and Delhi and distribution through booksellers nationwide, our titles reach readers across the country.
What Authors Say
Book Fair & Events
Best Seller Titles
Self-Publishing Services
Content Security
- A government ISBN
- © Copyright protection
- The author retains all rights
Design & Editing
- Front & back cover design
- Unlimited images & tables
- Advanced formatting
- Basic proofreading
Printing & Binding
- Unlimited print on demand
- High quality digital printing
- Colour laminated cover & jacket
- Paper: 80gsm cream Maflitho
- Both paperback & hardbound
- Up to 30 free author copies
- Extra copies at print cost
Book Distribution
- National library physical listing
- Website all-India physical sale
- Amazon all-India physical sale
- Flipkart all-India physical sale
- KDP lifetime account setup
- eBook creation (English)
- 170-country eBook sale
- Kolkata bookstore sale
- New Delhi bookstore sale
Book Promotion
- Google search indexing
- Facebook creative post
- YouTube book video trailer
- 7 days Meta paid ad ₹100/day
- Kolkata Int’l book fair listing
- Author summit & exhibition
- Delhi world book fair listing
- Book review video promo
- Author website landing page
- Oxford book launch event
Royalty & Support
- Dedicated publishing manager
- Royalty: 100% profit share
- Author sales dashboard
- Every buyer & platform named on sales report
- Phone, email & WhatsApp support
- Publication certificate
Traditional Publishing vs. Self-Publishing
Traditional publishers accept only a small fraction of manuscripts they receive, and even an accepted book can take a year or more to reach shelves under a contract that pays a modest royalty. Self-publishing puts the author in control of the timeline, the rights, and the earnings — which is why it has become the practical route for first-time authors, poets, academics, and regional-language writers alike.
| What matters to an author | Traditional Publishing | Self-Publishing with Asian Press Books |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance | Most manuscripts are rejected; the process can take months just to get a response | Manuscripts are accepted directly, no submission-and-rejection cycle |
| Cost to publish | Publisher usually bears the cost, in exchange for the rights | One transparent package fee, ₹9,999–₹29,999, no hidden charges |
| Time to publish | Often 1–3 years, on the publisher’s own schedule | Timeline set around your manuscript and chosen package |
| Royalties | Typically a single-digit to low double-digit percentage of sales | 100% profit share, tracked on an author sales dashboard |
| Rights & ownership | Publisher usually holds rights for the contract term | Author retains full copyright and creative control |
| Distribution | Depends entirely on the publisher’s existing network | Amazon, Flipkart, national libraries, Kolkata & Delhi bookstores, eBooks in 170+ countries |
ISBN, Copyright & Royalties Explained
What is an ISBN, and why does my book need one?
An ISBN (International Standard Book Number) is the unique 13-digit code that identifies your book to retailers, libraries, and distributors worldwide — it’s what lets a bookstore or an online platform list your title correctly and track its sales. A government-issued ISBN is included as standard in every Asian Press Books publishing package, so authors don’t need to apply for one separately.
What does copyright protection mean for an author?
Copyright is the legal ownership of your written work — it gives you, the author, the exclusive right to reproduce, distribute, and adapt your book. With Asian Press Books, authors retain full copyright and all rights to their manuscript at every stage; publishing with us never means signing your rights away.
How do royalties work when you self-publish?
Royalty is the share of a book’s sale price that goes back to the author. Where traditional publishing contracts often pay a small percentage, self-publishing authors keep the difference between the retail price and printing cost. Asian Press Books passes on a 100% profit share to every author, visible on a live sales dashboard that names each buyer and platform.
What printing options are available?
Books can be printed as paperback or hardbound, on 80gsm cream Maflitho paper with a colour-laminated cover and jacket, using print-on-demand so copies are produced as they sell rather than in a large upfront print run. Authors also receive up to 30 free author copies, with additional copies available at print cost.
What’s Included, At a Glance
- Government ISBN registration
- Full copyright retained by the author
- 100% royalty / profit share
- Editing, cover design & formatting
- Paperback & hardbound printing
- eBook creation & 170-country eBook sale
- Amazon, Flipkart & national library listing
- Dedicated publishing manager
Frequently Asked Questions
What is self-publishing?
Self-publishing is when an author funds and directs the printing, design and distribution of their own book instead of going through a traditional publisher — so the author keeps full rights and a much larger share of royalties.
How much does it cost to publish a book in India?
Self-publishing packages range from ₹9,999 to ₹29,999, covering ISBN registration, editing, cover design, formatting, printing and distribution. A publishing manager recommends the right package after reviewing your manuscript.
How long does publishing take?
Timelines depend on manuscript length, the package chosen, and how much editing is needed. Share your manuscript through the enquiry form and a publishing manager will confirm a schedule within one business day.
How do I publish a poetry book?
Poetry collections are part of our regular catalogue alongside fiction, children’s literature and regional-language titles, and follow the same ISBN, editing, design and distribution process as any other book.
How do I publish a research or academic book?
Our academic and research publishing division, active since 2018, supports scholars and PhD candidates with subject-matter editing, academic formatting and layout for research books and theses.
Can I publish a book in Bengali or Hindi?
Yes. Titles are published in Bengali, Hindi, English and other Indian regional languages — including English-language fiction, non-fiction, children’s books and academic titles.
Will my book be available on Amazon and Flipkart?
Yes. Every book is listed for sale on Amazon and Flipkart across India, alongside national library listings, bookstore sale in Kolkata and New Delhi, and eBook sale in 170+ countries.
What marketing support is included?
Marketing support includes Google search indexing, social media promotion, a YouTube book trailer, paid ad support, book fair listings, an author website landing page, and launch event opportunities.
Do authors keep full copyright and royalty on their book?
Yes. Authors retain all rights to their work and keep a 100% profit share on sales, tracked through an author sales dashboard that names every buyer and platform.
What is included in Asian Press Books’ self-publishing service?
A government ISBN, cover design and formatting, print-on-demand paperback or hardbound printing, eBook creation, distribution, and promotion — all coordinated by a dedicated publishing manager.
Does Asian Press Books publish academic and PhD research work?
Yes. A dedicated academic and research publishing division, active since 2018, supports scholars and PhD candidates with manuscript editing, layout and academic formatting.
How do I start publishing my book?
Share your manuscript details through the publishing enquiry form below or call +91 87505 29818, and a publishing manager will get back to you within one business day.
Publish Your Book Starting at ₹9,999
Tell us a little about your manuscript and a publishing manager will call you back — no obligation, no pressure.