Dear Author / Editor,
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TITLE (OR WORKING TITLE OF BOOK) :
Subtitle :
NAME AND ADDRESS OF EACH AUTHOR / EDITOR :
(in the order in which they should appear in the book)
1.Name and Affiliation(s)
Address
Tel.(Off): (Res): Fax: E-mail:
2.Name and Affiliation(s)
Address
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3.Name and Affiliation(s)
Address
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For copyright and registration please provide following information about each Author/Editor on separate sheet:
Last Name First Name Date of Birth Citizenship
PRESENT POSITION:
FORMER APPOINTMENTS / ACADEMIC:
EXPERIENCE:
SPECIAL INTERESTS: RESEARCH / FREELANCE / CONSULTANCY, ETC.
SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS OF POSSIBLE RELEVANCE ( IF ANY)
STATUS OF MANUSCRIPT : Partial Complete
(Please 3 applicable)
ESTIMATED COMPLETION DATE :
(If manuscript is not complete)
NUMBER OF PAGES OF MANUSCRIPT (PRINTED / TYPED) :
NUMBER OF: Diagrams: Photographs: (1) Colour (2) Black and White
ESTIMATED NUMBER OF PRINTED PAGES:
PLEASE GIVE A FULL LIST OF CONTENTS:
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DO YOU PLAN TO INCLUDE
1. ProblemsYes / No3. Case StudiesYes / No
2. ExercisesYes/ No4. Any Special FeatureYes / No
THE AUDIENCE: At what level the book would appeal?
UndergraduatePostgraduateProfessional
ResearcherIndustryOthers (specify)
IF DESIGNED AS A TEXTBOOK PLEASE INDICATE
Course(s):
Subject Area(s):Main:
Interdisciplinary:
IF DESIGNED AS A SUPPLEMENTARY / REFERENCE INDICATE
Course(s):
Subject Area(s):Main:
Interdisciplinary:
Prerequisite and Concurrent Courses
(List the knowledge / skills the reader should have)
IF DESIGNED AS MONOGRAPH / REFERENCE / PROFESSIONAL BOOK
(Indicate audience who may use the book)
ResearchersAcademiciansIndustryProfessionals
Subject Area(s):Main:
Interdisciplinary:
WHO WILL BUY YOUR BOOK (Number in order of importance)?
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• Libraries• Graduate students• Institutes
• Undergraduate Students• Industry• Practitioners
• Scientists• Other (Please specify)
SUBJECT MATTER
Please answer each of the following questions in few sentences. This will serve as the basis for our promotional texts - What methods, results, or topics will be of particular interest to the readers, and why?
-What KEY FEATURES does your book have (illustrations, tables, new form of presentation, didactic approach, etc.)?
What main benefit will the reader derive from your book?
If your book is a new edition, how does it differ from the previous one(s)?
Provide details of your area of work, honors, etc. which underline the usefulness of your book to the reader.
Would the availability of supplementary material like a Solutions Manual or Teacher’s Manual add value to the book.
If yes, are you planning to develop one? Yes / No
BACK COVER TEXT
Write a short specific statement about the most important features of your book for the back cover (15-20 lines). NO GENERAL DESCRIPTION PLEASE.
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COMPETITIVE LITERATURE
What other works have been published on this subject in India and abroad?
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How does your work differ from competing titles?
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KEYWORDS FOR CATALOGUE INDEXING (MAXIMUM 5 WORDS)
BOOKSELLER SHELVING GUIDE:
Where should the bookseller place your book (e.g. Main Subject: Physics Specialization: Optics / Lasers / etc.)
Main Subject:
Specialization:
REVIEWS
Indicate (in order of importance) those domestic and foreign you feel should receive a copy of the
Book for review. (Please provide name (s) and address (es) of the editor(s) if available.)
Indian Journals:
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Foreign Journals:
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MARKET INFORMATION (EXPORT)
In which Country(ies), besides India, will the Book have a particular sales appeal and Why?
Can you list Specific Universities and/or Persons who may be receptive to the Book?
REVIEWER INFORMATION
The Publisher may something experience difficulty in locating an appropriate reviewer. Please list below the names and address to 2 Competent Persons who, in your opinion, can give a meaningful evaluation of the Manuscript.
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PRICE AND SALES
Ideal Price (Rs.) Estimated Sales (Nos)
OTHER COMMENTS OR SUGGESTIONS FOR PROMOTION ACTIVITIES:
Congresses (Place/date) :
Professional societies
Any further suggestions for promoting your book.
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