Information for Authors

Kind of proposals we solicit

IISc Press primarily publishes original manuscripts with science, technology, engineering and mathematics as the main focus. However, ingenious and creative proposals on design, art, architecture, sustainability that lay at the interface of science and technology are also invited.

Publishing process

The proposals will be vetted by reviewers identified by the IISc Press committee. Proposals that receive positive comments will be processed further. The manuscript will be sent to the copyeditor post this, for corrections and suggestions. After this, the manuscript will be forwarded to the designer for the text layout and cover design. It might involve back-and-forth steps. The manuscript is then assigned an ISBN and printed (if it is a printed book).

If the proposals are submitted for co-publishing with our publishing partners (CUP, WSPC and Taylor & Francis), another round of review will be done by the reviewers identified by them. A contract will be signed between the author and the publisher.

How to submit book proposal

Prospective authors can write to IISc Press (iiscpress@iisc.ac.in) for the form or download it from the IISc Press and OoC-IISc websites.

FAQ

Who owns the copyright of the book?

IISc Press owns the copyright of the books.

How are the books distributed?

The books are distributed through book distributors and online portals. The books can be purchased through IISc Press and OoC websites also.

Can there be printed and digital versions of the manuscript?

Yes a book can be published either digitally or printed or can have both versions. The final recommendation is given by the IISc Press committee.

At what stage of the manuscript can one submit the proposal?

At any stage a proposal can be submitted but the author has to submit the manuscript within three months after the proposal is approved.