Third print of Ghanachakkar in the market-Sells 5000 in 7 months
14 May 2008
14 May 2008
Sanjeeb Uprety's novel Ghanchakkar's third print is available in the market within a year of its release. Since its release in October 2007, this nepa~laya publication has already sold 5000 copies. The third print comes as a second edition of the book as there have been some editing and fine tunings from the earlier version.
Ishwor Shrestha of Educational Book House admits that there has been a considerable growth in Nepali books market and credits publication like Ghanchakkar for the same.
Sanjeev Uprety, the author of the book and a mentor with the English Faculty of Tribhuwan University says, "I was apprehensive about the response I would get since it is an unconventional and a thought- provoking book. But I am overwhelmed by the response the book has been able to generate. I thank everyone for supporting my work."
Critics have credited the book for being original and for providing a new dimension in Nepali literature.