| David Davidar is an Indian novelist and publisher known for works like ‘The House of Blue Mangoes,’ ‘The Solitude of Emperors,’ ‘Ithaca,’ and ‘A Clutch of Indian Masterpieces.’ |
| At 7 years old, David's poor academic performance prompted his grandfather to buy him books, sparking his love for reading and writing. |
| After college, David pursued journalism in Bombay, working for magazines like 'Himmat,' and freelancing for publications such as The Hindu and The Indian Express. |
| In 1985, David joined Penguin Books and later led Penguin Canada, publishing works by Indian writers like Ruskin Bond and Arundhati Roy. |
| David served as the president and publisher of Penguin Canada and as the managing director of Dorling Kindersley in India. |
| His first novel, ‘The House of Blue Mangoes,’ was published in 2002 and translated into 16 languages. |
| David was CEO of Pearson India and Penguin International until 2010 when he founded 'Aleph Book Company' with Rupa Publications owners in New Delhi. |
| In 2022, David edited ‘A Case of Indian Marvels,’ an anthology of short stories by Indian millennial and Gen Z writers, tackling topics like sex and LGBTQ issues. |
| A homestay in Pondicherry is named after David's first novel. |
| 'Aleph Book Company' won the Publisher of the Year award at the Publishing Next Industry Award 2022. |
