Seagull Books

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Seagull Books publishes world literature in English translation, serious non-fiction, culture studies, performance studies, art and cinema, with attention to exquisite design and world-class production. It was founded by Naveen Kishore in 1982 as an independent Indian publishing house specializing in serious books on art, theatre and cinema. Since 2005, Seagull Books London Limited has ventured into newer fields of publishing, including English translations of fiction, non-fiction and poetry by major African, European, Asian and Latin American writers.

Country of Publication & Year Established

India

Established in 1982

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Print Publication Print Publication

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Philosophy.
Society/Culture: Current events.
Travel.

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Media: Text.

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Last Updated: 05 Aug 2026

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