Tara Books

Tara Books Pushing the boundaries of the physical book in an age writing its obituary. We publish for children, young people and for the adult reader.

Get books, stationery & art prints with worldwide shipping on our website. Indian publishing collective: pushing the boundaries of the physical book in an age writing its obituary. We are based at Book Building in South Chennai. Book Building houses our publishing offices, as well as a bookshop, gallery space and children's reading corner.

Apply now with your CV for our 1 year internship program at our space in Chennai. You will learn to manage a bookshop, e...
07/08/2026

Apply now with your CV for our 1 year internship program at our space in Chennai. You will learn to manage a bookshop, engage with book advocacy and marketing, and communicate with readers, authors, artists and publishers from around the world.

We offer accommodation and a modest stipend. Write to [email protected]

Please note that this is not a design or editorial internship. It is open to anyone living in India.

Image Rathna Ramanathan | ரத்னா ராமநாதன் from our title In the Land of Punctuation

31/07/2026

Dreams by Teju Behan

A new release - the first title in a series, 'Becoming an Artist', featuring visual memoirs by artists from diverse traditions.

'Dreams' has Teju Behan, a self-taught artist, reflects on her long life..

To acquire your copy of the book and link to a longer video on Teju Behan, head to our bio.




Calling freelance video producers in Chennai! We're looking for a creative professional to make short promotional videos...
06/07/2026

Calling freelance video producers in Chennai!
We're looking for a creative professional to make short promotional videos featuring our books and print processes.
Interested? DM us here or write to [email protected] with links to work samples.
Requesting all supporters of our work- please share this call widely!


Image credit: Christane Pieper, from the book Alphabets Are Amazing Animals

05/06/2026

Gita Wolf, publisher at Tara Books, on a new book, 'Wag' - featuring Max, who is your everyday dog.

For your copy of the book, head to the link in our bio.




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Bologna Takeaways: Incredible to reconnect with old friend Tania Willis - we met in 1992! - and now she's part of a crea...
22/04/2026

Bologna Takeaways: Incredible to reconnect with old friend Tania Willis - we met in 1992! - and now she's part of a creative collective called The Good Ship Illustration... more to come, now that we've caught up!!

Bologna Book Fair takeaways: Abrabolex, an extensive exhibition featuring the inspiring illustrator Blexbolex, at the Ha...
18/04/2026

Bologna Book Fair takeaways: Abrabolex, an extensive exhibition featuring the inspiring illustrator Blexbolex, at the Hamelin gallery.

Delighted to receive the latest Nami Concurs catalogue with the winners of this prestigious illustrator's competition. C...
15/04/2026

Delighted to receive the latest Nami Concurs catalogue with the winners of this prestigious illustrator's competition. Congratulations to all! Fred Minh, CEO of Nami Island Arts and Education inc. with publisher Gita Wolf, who was part of the jury.

'L'oeil du monde' - the Eye of the World - exhibition at the MOKA, the Hyundai Museum for Kids' Books and ArtTara Books'...
15/04/2026

'L'oeil du monde' - the Eye of the World - exhibition at the MOKA, the Hyundai Museum for
Kids' Books and Art

Tara Books' 'Liberty' and "The Deep' on display

Come by! At the Bologna Book Fair - Hall 25 A 165
13/04/2026

Come by! At the Bologna Book Fair - Hall 25 A 165

Wonderful to be here again! 30 years and counting...
12/04/2026

Wonderful to be here again! 30 years and counting...

Address

Book Building, 9 CGE Housing Colony, Off Kuppam Beach Road, Thiruvanmiyur
Chennai
600041

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 7pm
Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 7pm
Saturday 10am - 7pm

Telephone

+91 44 42601033

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