The Indian publishing industry has charted a course of growth, grit and resilience. With the world's attention focused on it, the industry is South Asia's nerve centre. Thus, creating a B2B platform for publishers at an Indian literary festival became essential, and the Jaipur BookMark (JBM) was conceived to run parallel to the Jaipur Literature Festival. In 2024, JBM celebrated eleven memorable years.
Jaipur BookMark (JBM) brings together stakeholders of the book trade from across the world – from publishers to literary agents, writers, translators, translation agencies and booksellers. It gives them an opportunity not just to "talk" business (through panel discussions and roundtables), but also provides the right and fruitful atmosphere to inspire one-on-one meetings and networking. This fosters great business relationships and allows for the occasional contract to be signed, too.
JBM 2025 will be held against the backdrop of the magnificent Jaipur Literature Festival - from 30th Jan to 03rd Feb 2025 - and pivot around the business of books with those who drive it..
Some key industry awards that have been announced at Jaipur BookMark in past years include: Vani Foundation Distinguished Translator Award; The Oxford Bookstore Book Cover Prize; The Romain Rolland Book Prize.
The invaluable sharing of experiences garnered at our literary festivals as platforms that promote, preserve and spread awareness of literature and diverse cultures was very rewarding.
I love JBM and its intimacy and look forward to it next year.
I enjoyed listening, sharing and being a part of the panel discussions and agents round table…One is proud to see how JBM is going from strength to strength.
It was a pleasure to participate in the festival directors’ roundtable. Networking and keeping each other informed about our activities is immensely important.