Independent publishing since 1998
Extraordinary stories exist everywhere.
Publishing opportunities do not. We discover distinctive voices, important ideas, and the books that quietly change how we see the world.
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THE HIDDEN WORLD OF WORDS
Stories travel farther than we do
Inkgri-La Publishing
London · New York · Lagos · Everywhere
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Our reason for being
Discover stories beyond the familiar.
Inkgri-La Publishing discovers distinctive voices, powerful stories, and important ideas across cultures, languages, and borders.
We believe a publisher’s role is not simply to bring books into the world, but to build the conditions for a meaningful encounter: between writer and reader, one culture and another, a question and the courage to pursue it.
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Our publishing house
Five ways into the hidden world.
A considered list for curious readers. Made to last beyond the season.
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Inkgri-La Literary
Stories that endure.
Literary fiction, historical novels, and translated literature for readers who stay awhile.
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Inkgri-La Popular
Books with a pulse.
Compelling voices and unforgettable ideas that move from conversation into culture.
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Inkgri-La Ideas
Wider conversations.
Thoughtful nonfiction for the curious mind: culture, society, and the world we share.
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Inkgri-La Academic
Rigorous ideas.
Research, scholarship, and reference work that expands the boundaries of knowledge.
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From the shelves
Books to keep close at hand.
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An open invitation
Somewhere in the world, an extraordinary manuscript is still waiting to be discovered.
We are always looking for the book we haven’t read yet. If you are writing one, we’d like to hear from you.
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Meet the storytellers
Author Spotlights
Behind every extraordinary book is an author with a unique journey. Discover the voices, inspirations, and ideas behind the stories we publish.
Featured Author
Explore their creative journey and the story behind their work.
Author Journey
Discover the experiences that shaped their writing.
Behind The Book
Insights into ideas, research, and storytelling.
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News & Updateds
Latest News & Updates.
Stay informed with our latest releases, author stories, events and insights from across the world of publishing.
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Across borders
Stories should travel.
We build bridges between languages, cultures, and generations.
Through translation, international rights, and a global community of writers, our books move with curiosity — carrying one life into the imagination of another.
WORLD
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The scholarly list
INKGRI-LA ACADEMIC
Rigorous ideas. Wider conversations.
We publish research that crosses disciplines and reaches beyond them. Serious work, beautifully made, for a world that keeps asking better questions.
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The people behind the pages
Meet the storytellers.
Mexico / Spain
Novelist
Mara Velez
Ireland / Canada
Essayist
Elias North
Nigeria / United Kingdom
Scholar
Amara Okafor
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Work with us
Help Bring Extraordinary Stories To Life.
We collaborate with editors, designers, translators, and publishing professionals who believe in meaningful storytelling.
Editors
Developmental editing, copy editing, and manuscript refinement.
Creative Partners
Designers and specialists helping books reach their audience.
Publishing Network
Join our growing community of literary professionals.
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A letter, occasionally
Enter the hidden world of words.
Books. Writers. Ideas. Discoveries. A considered note from Inkgri-La, a few times a season.
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