Kahtalok Publications

KATHALOK PUBLICATIONS
We started KATHALOK PUBLICATIONS in 2000. Our main objective was / is to help aspiring self publishing authors. We provide the authors with Kathalok logo and ISBN Number. We also offer the authors services of editing, printing on POD and publishing the book. We charge the author 10% of the total cost as our service charge and 100 / 1000 copies of the book published. We may arrange for its formal launching at author’s expense. There are other options too.
We have so far published 13 titles:
01. MANY ROOMS MANY VOICES (An anthology of short stories) Ed. By Dr.Cheriyan Alexander, pages 172, price Rs.200.00 USD$10.00
“These stories, mostly told in the realistic mode, have enough skill and variety in them to attract the lay readers as well as to draw the attention of discerning critic. Most of the writers seem to have learnt the subtle art of properly beginning and ending a story; most of them also seem sincerely committed to this ancient art of narration.” Dr.K.Satchidanandan, author, poet and critic
The book contains 24 short stories of authors who reside in and around Bangalore city - Publisher


02. TAPESTRY (An anthology of short stories) Edited by J.Kaval, pages 90, price Rs.80.00 USD$6.00
“It is kaleidoscopic journey across the many shades of Indian life; an impressive array of new talent from Bangalore.”
Dr.Cheriyan Alexander, St.Joseph’s college, Bangalore.
“It contains a treasury of shared human experience.” Prof.Annice Chandy Mathew, director, Unisun Publications, Bangalore.
“A charming selection of stories touches a uniquely Indian sensibility. One feels a strange sort of connection and empathy with all characters” Vidya Virkar, Partner Strand Book Stall Bangalore.
We received about 50 stories for the short story contest. These are the best stories adjudged by the judging panel - Publisher

03. MIDNIGHT DAUGHTER (novel) Dr.M.S.Riyazulla, pages222, price Rs.200.00 USD$10.00
“The Midnight Daughter is a highly interesting novel. In a time and space, when societies are being torn apart by divisive forces for ulterior motives on the false pretext of protecting caste, community, religion and region, I admire Riazulla’s sincere and honest effort in pausing for a while for a deeper understanding of the happenings. He does reach the core of hidden motives of proclaimed agendas and programs.” Dr.Ajai Kumar Singh IPS, DGP of Karnataka, author and poet
“It is the poignant story of Rumana: her birth, plight, flight and her fight against the odds of life in Delhi, Lahore, Dacca and Mumbai, together with her father Madar, the victim of partition, communal hatred and religious intolerance prevalent in India and Pakistan.” J.Kaval

04. THE EDEN OF INDIA (novel) Dr.M.S.Riazulla, pages240, price Rs.200.00 USD$10.00
“It is an interesting story line, set in Bangalore and Kashmir with elements of romance, terrorism and secularism all mixed into a pot pourri of ideas.” Seema Mustafa, resident editor, the Asian Age, New Delhi
“Bold personal struggles of people and the compelling love story culminating in high political intrigue are very absorbing.” Dr.M.S.Sathyu, film director and theatre personality, Bangalore.
“In this romantically beautiful novel the author suggests a solution to the problem of Kashmir.” J.Kaval


05. THE CITY OF PEACE (novel) Dr.M.S.Riazulla, pages 184, price 200.00 USD$10.00
“A thrilling story of terrorism laced with romantic love between a Muslim youth and a Jewish blonde. The story begins in Bangalore and ends tragically in Jerusalem. A pleasant reading for the readers and a manual for the terrorists. Terrorism is no answer for peace in Middle East but love between God’s people.”
Publisher

06. FOR A GOOD TURN (stories) Prof.Abdul Majeed Khan, pages 130, price Rs.100.00 USD$5.00
“These short stories give us slices of life and the kinds of characters one comes in everyday life. The protagonists in some of these stories are persons who have a regard for uprightness and a sense of values and proportion. A few of them take the reader into the rich dense forests of Malnad.”
Prof.V.K.Janardan Iyengar


07. UMPIRE’S WICKETS (essays) Prpf.Abdul Majeed Khan, pages 114, price Rs.100.00 USD$5.00
“The essays in this collection include personal reflections, humorous anecdotes, critical evaluations, travelogues and tributes to great artists and writers. Some are serious and analytical. While others are lighthearted and playfully free of distracting ‘literary’ gimmicks. There is something here to interest almost every category of reader.” Dr.Cheriyan Alexander








08. FROM THE PYRAMIDS TO THE DOM OF ROCK (travelogue) Prof.Abdul Majeed Khan, pages 37, price Rs.135.00 USD$5.00
“The book is very interesting and informative as well. It is all about the holy places of both Christians and Muslims. It has 30 pages of excellent photos of important tourist spots. It is a must read for those who intend to visit holy land and Egypt. It deserves a place in all the libraries.” J.Kaval








09. RINNY’S STORIES (stories) Rinny Eapen, price Rs.50.00 USD$5.00
“His involvements are deep and informed which is why his writings reflect a unique energy that comes from knowledge and experience. What is more, Rinny has a robust sense of humor – an elusive attribute in a crowded field of self appointed bores. Eapens’s books are worth more than just a casual read, they deserve permanent place in any well stocked home library”
Shoba De





10. RINNY’S FABLES (stories in Kannada) Rinny Eapen, price Rs.50.00 USD$5.00
“Reading Eapen’s essays and stories and skits has been both pleasant profitable just as acquaintance with Mr.Eapen is”
Prof.L.S.Sheshagiri Rao
“Rinny Eapen is the sort of maverick the whole world loves to laugh at, on what appears to be outlandish ideas, but the same crowd comes raving and ranting the moment he achieves success with one of his pet schemes”
Indian Express


11. AKSHAYA JYOTHI (one-act plays in Malayalam) C.P.Devassy, price 65.00 USD$5.00
“A handful of one act plays carefully crafted and beautifully presented for the benefit of Malayali audience. These plays could be stages easily anywhere. Plays are like gunshots spitted out through the barrel of dialogues. Each play presents a stark truth with a moral message. Schools and colleges will benefit very much from this book. In drama contests these plays will ensure the prize” J.Kaval









12. FATHERS FROM HELL (an anthology of stories) Edited by J.Kaval, price Rs.40.00 USD$2.00
“The stories in the book reveal the disaster of broken families and the agony they suffered from Aids. What would happen to your family if one of your members was found HIV positive? You have 18 stories in this books that will shock you, make you weep and offer hope. The book ia also a warning of AIDS.” Publisher


13. WOMEN BARED AND DARED (stories) J.Kaval, price Rs.40.00 USD$2.00
The stories contained in this volume are all about women who withstood men. They will touch the sense and sensibilities of the readers and also will inflame them.
Sarojini, Nalini, Judy, Ramani, Tamar, Maggie, Leena, Mahalath. They are heroines” Publisher



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BOOKS OF MEMBERS OF KATHA KSHETRE FAMILY

Beyond Faith (essay) M.G.Nayak, pages 78, price Rs.48.00
We Want to Live (stories) M.S.Riazulla, pages 114, price Rs.100.00
Managerial Excellence (essays) K.Sukumaran, pages 182, price Rs.120.00
Phoenix and the Flame (poems) Abdul Majeed Khan, pages 54, price Rs.50.00
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BOOKS ON CDs

01. FLOWERS FROM THE EAST (novel) J.Kaval, price Rs.50.00 USD$5.00
The book is about the agony and ecstasy of housemaids from India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Philippines and Thailand working in Bahrain. It unfolds the romantic but tragic love story of John from Kerala and Nalini from Sri Lanka. It has 95,000 words, 12 parts and 45 chapters. Each chapter is an independent story. The saga begins and ends within 12 days. The curtain rolls up on a certain Monday and rolls down on a Thursday.

02. (IN)-DECENT ENCOUNTERS (Erotica. For adults only) J.Kaval, price Rs.100.00 USD$10.00
The book contains spicy romances and intimate sexual relations between man and woman. Each encounter carries a human interest story. There are three parts. The major characters in this volume are Joe, a young robust handsome boy, Tome a young playboy working in Bahrain and John a matured and somber adult. The book may be a blessing to some and to some others it may be blasphemy. The narrative may be decent to some. To some that may be indecent.

03. THE FOURTH TEMPTATION OF CHRIST and Other Stories (stories) J.Kaval, price Rs.20.00 USD$2.00

The book contains 22 critical stories based on Bible characters, presented as flames of faith. The stories are not retelling of Bible stories. Enjoy the stories but sharpen your thinking

04. PEPPERMINTS (Mini stories) J.Kaval, Price Rs.20.00 USD$2.00
Informing and entertaining pieces. They are like orange-lemon mittais

05. TIPS ON CREATIVE WRITING (snippets) J.Kaval, price Rs.20.00
A hand book for the aspiring writers and the seasoned ones as well. All the tips are tending towards art of creative writing.
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For details contact J.Kaval < kathalok@vsnl.net >

Place your order along with the DD and receive 10% discount and free shipping at:

J.Kaval, Post Box No.9705, Vidhyaranyapura Post, Banglore -560097, Karnataka, India. Ph.080-23649154

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