India Book House Pvt. Limited (IBH) is an importer,
distributor and
publisher of books and magazines in
India.
Formed in 1952, India Book House published
paperback editions of children's authors such as
Enid Blyton and
Frederick Forsyth, as well as comics such as ''
The Adventures of Tintin'' and ''
Asterix'', often in Indian languages as well. Their most famous series is the ''
Amar Chitra Katha
Amar Chitra Katha (ACK Comics) is an Indian publisher of Indian comics and graphic novels. Most of its comics are based on religious legends and epics, historical figures and biographies, folktales and cultural stories. The company was founded ...
'' comics line that retells stories from the great Indian epics, mythology, history, folklore, and fables.
In 2007, the imprint and all its titles were acquired by ACK Media Pvt. Limited which owns brands such as
Amar Chitra Katha
Amar Chitra Katha (ACK Comics) is an Indian publisher of Indian comics and graphic novels. Most of its comics are based on religious legends and epics, historical figures and biographies, folktales and cultural stories. The company was founded ...
and
Tinkle.
The new entity IBH Books and Magazines Distributors Pvt. Ltd, is one of the leading publishers of illustrated volumes on Indian history and heritage, specializing in architecture, fine art, decorative art, film, environment, and lifestyle
India Book House is headquartered in
Mumbai. It has now been merged with the
Oxford Bookstore and Stationery Company and is one of the largest book wholesalers in India.
See also
*
List of book distributors
References
Comic book publishing companies of India
Book publishing companies of India
Companies based in Mumbai
Book distributors
1952 establishments in Bombay State
Indian companies established in 1952
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