Here are the results of the @PublishingNext Industry Awards 2023.
Our heartiest congratulations to the shortlisted nominees, the runners up and the winners
Note:
The Bookshop of the Year 2023 award will not be presented this year because we did not receive the sufficient number of entries required to proceed.
Editor of the Year 2023
Runner Up
Ishita Gupta
(Yoda Press)
Winner
Sayantan Ghosh
(Simon & Schuster India)
for “a commendable work ethic and genuine passion to amplify new voices. It is indeed a rare talent to not only seek out fresh voices but also provide them with the platform and visibility they deserve, and Mr. Ghosh excels at this across a wide range of topics.“
Illustrator of the Year 2023
Runner Up
Suha Riyaz Khopatkar
(People Place Project)
Winner
Shubham Lakhera
(Room to Read India)
for “a sublime body of work that displays technical prowess, a sensitivity to storytelling, evocative composition, and a genuine passion for visual storytelling. Shubham’s attention to detail is evident in the meticulous research and micro details found in his illustrations.“
Book Cover of the Year (Children's Books) 2023
Runner Up
Abanindranath’s House of Stories
(Designed by Rohina Thapar
Published by Art1st and KNMA)
Winner
The Vanguards of Azad Hind
(Designed by Samar Bansal / Illustrator: Mohith O
Published by Penguin Random House India)
for “a cover that conveys the grimness of the plot and sets the tense environment clearly. The details are a feast to be enjoyed as you discover them slowly. The choice of the style of the art, the overall composition and the effective use of historic references is very impressive.“
Book Cover of the Year (Indian Languages) 2023
Runner Up
Krantikari :
Bharat ke Swatantrata Sangram ki Ek Alag Kahani
(Designed by Wasim Helal / Calligraphy: Nikheel Aphale
Published by HarperCollins Publishers India)
Winner
Kere Dada
(Designed by Sudhakar Darbe
Published by Bahuroopi)
for “a minimalist design that still conveys a lot of meaning. The various elements of the cover are impeccably placed and the choice of elements add to a stunning whole.“
Book Cover of the Year (English) 2023
Runner Up
Dust on the Throne:
The Search for Buddhism in Modern India
(Designed by Akila Seshasayee
Published by Navayana)
Winner
The Keepers of Knowledge:
Writings from Mizoram
(Designed by Nori Norbhu
Published by Zubaan Books)
for “its excellent use of observational imagery to bring attention to a book of women’s stories – what better than a place which sees a large gathering of women. The typology blends well with the imagery, not being too stark or being overpowered, thus bringing out the essence of the storyline.“
Children's Book of the Year (For Ages 0-8) 2023
Runner Up
The Girl Who Loved Words: Mahesweta Devi
(by Lavanya Karthik
Published by Penguin Random House India)
Winner
Who’s Afraid of Z? Not Me!
(by Lubaina Bandukwala / Illustrator: Allen Shaw
Published by HarperCollins Publishers India)
for “its message of finding solace and positivity amidst loss. The artwork adds to its charm with warm tones, stylized characters, and vibrant colors. Letters and alphabets are explored through typographical elements, and experimental elements like the fish-eye and wavy perspectives of the keyboard make the book an enriching reading experience.“
Children's Book of the Year (For Ages 8+) 2023
Runner Up
Lost in Translation
(by Jyoti Shinoli / Illustrator: Tanvi Parulkar
Published by Karadi Tales)
Winner
Our Beautiful World
(by Bibek Bhattacharya / Illustrator: Joanna Davala
Published by Pratham Books)
for “although there are so many books today on the subject of climate change, this one stands out because it’s not about despair or hope, but about how things are the way they are, how they got this way, and what we can do about it. It’s straight talking done well. The language is simple and the illustrations are gorgeous.“
Printed Book of the Year (Indian Languages) 2023
Runner Up
Zindagi Kaise Jiyein(by Ruskin Bond / Translator: D. K. Gupta
Published by HarperCollins Publishers India)
Winner
Mera Business Meri Kahani
(by Vishwajoyoti Ghosh, Shrutika Mathur, and Nishtha Vadehra
Published by Yoda Press)
for “an elegantly produced book in which each profile is uniquely presented with remarkable sensitivity. The diverse design elements, colours, graphics, and page layout complement the content. It is evident that a lot of thought has gone into the making of the book.“
Printed Book of the Year (Art, Illustration and Photography) 2023
Runner Up
Meera Mukherjee: Breaking Moulds
(by Vaishali Shroff / Illustrator: Shivam Chaudhary
Published by Art1st and KNMA)
Winner
Paachakam:
Heritage Cuisine of Kerala
(by Sabita Radhakrishna
Published by Roli Books)
for “a book that is an unique combination of well researched and exquisitely written text by Sabita Radhakrishna, gorgeous illustrations by Nupur Panemanglor in terms of the colour palettes used and the graphic elements incorporated, and Sumanth Kumar’s photographs which transport you to Kerala.“
Printed Book of the Year (English) 2023
Runner Up
Independence(by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
Published by HarperCollins Publishers India)
Winner
(by Arati Kumar-Rao
Published by Pan Macmillan India)
for “a compelling narrative that illuminates life on the margins of India’s most endangered landscapes, the marginlands, in which the author articulates her arguments with profound insight and sensitivity, in a book that is excellently crafted and a delight to read.“
Publisher of the Year 2023
Runner Up
Yoda PressWinner
Kalachuvadu Publicationsfor “the fearlessness with which Kalachuvadu seems to publish: books with incendiary topics, subversive yet progressive. Their books, their ideas, their commitment to quality is truly heartening and inspiring. There’s no disputing the fact that Kalachuvadu is trying something new and something intrepid, and also socially relevant.“
Our Jury
