Vishal Dadlani launches Pratima Kapur’s novel Tapestry by Leadstart Publishing
BOOK LAUNCH
Vishal
Dadlani launches Pratima Kapur’s
novel Tapestry by Leadstart Publishing
Leadstart Publishing along with Crossword
Bookstores hosted another book launch the May’14. The evening saw the
launch of Pratima Kapur’s novel Tapestry. Award
Winning Music Composer & Singer, Mr. Vishal Dadlani launched the book.
Tapestry is a story about
four women in modern India. Women who
were fortunate to have lived life on their own terms, and, with the freedom to make
choices for themselves. The captivating topic, was what received full packed
audience, who wanted to know more about the book. The author beautifully read
out the excerpt of the book which was following by audience discussion.
Author Pratima Kapur
said," Writing
just happened to me, this book is journey of Sunaina. It is
my experience, which i wanted to share it with all and hope it touches
everyone's lives. I thank my family on supporting me to write and glad that
they encouraged me through this journey."
Vishal Dadlani,(Music Composer
& singer), expressed himself by saying," I enjoying reading
books .The book is wonderfully written, and this is one such piece that talks
about the experience of life in army and one really needs courage to face it. I
hope everyone enjoys reading it."
Mr. Swarup Nanda, CEO of Leadstart Publishing said, “Leadstart Publishing is extremely happy to have associated
with the event. I topic gains
relevance and am sure a lot will relate to it. We
sincerely thank Vishal Dadlani for gracing us at the event.”
About the Book:
Sunaina is in her late fifties. Her husband, Karan has just
retired from the army after a long and illustrious career. After decades of
moving between cities, towns and one horse towns on posting, during his
service, they have finally settled in their home in Poona; where Sunaina and
her childhood friends rediscover each other. Unfortunately, their plans to grow
old together peacefully is rudely shattered by a violent tragedy. Tapestry is a
story about four women in modern India.
Women who were fortunate to have lived life on their terms, with the
freedom to make choices for themselves
- Good, bad or indifferent!
About the Author:
Pratima Kapur spent the first ten years of her life
accompanying her parents from cantonment to cantonment before she took a
breather for six years in Bombay, where she completed her schooling. This was
followed by a stay in Poona where she studied Commercial Art at Abhinav Kala
Vidhyalaya, an affiliate of J.J. School of Art, Bombay. Revitalised and rejuvenated, she continued on
a journey through India and abroad along with her husband, Rana; an army officer
till he retired from service as a Lt.
General and they finally settled in Poona thirty five years later. Deeply interested in all forms of arts,
theatre and craft, this is her first attempt in the literary field. Her two daughters, Priyali and Reshma are
presently settled in Bombay.
About Leadstart Publishing:
Leadstart Publishing is
a leading publishing house from India. It is both creative and progressive in
its vision and publishing focus. The Leadstart Lists feature distinguished
authors and writing from across the globe. Today, Leadstart Publishing has 10
brands and publishes over 200 titles a year, with imprints and products in all
major book categories. Leadstart is also India’s largest
book distribution network, with a retail distribution spread
of over 100 cities, almost four times the size of its closest competitor.
Leadstart Publishing has been termed ‘the fastest-growing book publishing
company in India today,’ by The Week magazine. Leadstart has offices in India
and the US and operates around the world in association with global partners.
About Crossword:
Crossword aims to be a point of cultural and social
interaction where authors and poets hold court, where children are regaled,
where people gravitate to be informed, to be entertained, even enlightened. The
name embodies the vision of Crossword as a place and space for people who seek
information, knowledge or just the pleasure of reading. Crossword stocks the
widest range of Books – Movies- Music- Toys- Stationery- Magazines and CD
ROM’s.
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