QUESTIONNAIRE

Part I (Author/Editor/Compiler)


1. Name in Full	First name: 	Last name:

2. Date of Birth
3. Present address


4. Telephone:	Fax:	e-mail:

5. Present position
6. Previous position held

7. Academic and Professional qualifications

8. Honors and Awards received

9. Names of Societies and Associations you belong to


10. Details of other publications you have published
	Title of the publication	Name of the publisher	Sales Position	Year	Pages	Price


11. Any other information you would like to mention


Part II (The Work to be Submitted for Publications)

1.Title of the proposed publication

2.Other suggested titles


3.Whether the manuscript is Typed/Computer format?
4.Whether the manuscript is Original/Translation/Reprint/Edited/Compiled?
5.Length of the manuscript (No of words/pages)
6.Number of illustrations/	Photos	Maps	Tables
7.Subject covered

8.Have you used any copyright material in you work? If so, have you obtained permission for the same from the appropriate authority? (This also includes international boundary maps)

9.Synopsis of the work in 250 words and table of contents.  Please also mention what new ideas your book propounds.  Does it fill up any gap?

10.Is there any possibility of getting subsidy for this publication from any source/agency?

11.What is the market potentiality of this publication in India and abroad?

12.Is there any competitive title already available in the market?  If so, what extra merit your title has?

13.Has the work or its part been already published in any shape?  If so, please mention the title, name of the publisher and year of publication.

14.When will the manuscript be ready for submission in all respects?

15.List of periodicals, which should receive copies of your publication for review

16.List of the periodicals in which your publication could be advertised

17.List the names of institution/societies/organizations, which should be informed about your publication

18.List the names of your friends and associates who should be interested in your book.

19.What are your expectation regarding royalty?

20.Will it be possible to increase/decrease text maps, plates, illustrations & tables before it is finally sent for press?

21.Does the manuscript contain any Foreword/Preface/Introduction (not written by the author himself)?  If so, mention the name and position of the contributor.
22.Is there any scope of bulk purchase of this work?  If so, name the prospective buyer(s) and how you can help?

23.Can your work be used as a textbook or as supplementary reading?  If so, indicate the grade, level and the institute, which will take it up.

24.Many names and addresses of potential buyers of your book you can provide to us?  (Please attach list)

25.Have you submitted this manuscript to any other publisher(s)?  If so, indicate the name and address of the publisher.

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