Celebrating 10 Years of Burning Asia:
We are proud to announce the 10-year anniversary celebration of the acclaimed poetry collection “Burning Asia: The Present Image” by author Saurabh Pant.
Book overview
First published on ‘1st November 2016’ by Lulu Publisher Inc., USA as an eBook, and later as a paperback on 28th April 2017, this powerful collection of poems has become a significant voice on contemporary Asian issues.
From Afghanistan to India via Singapore, from the Philippine drug war to the Kashmir question, the book presents a raw and real image of present-day Asia.
Authored by Saurabh Pant, recognized as “Voice of the Unseen,” a visually challenged author, poet, researcher and columnist, the book is illustrated with simple yet powerful cartoons by Priya Verma.
Over the last decade, the book has been appreciated at prestigious platforms including Yale University E-Forum and Helsinki Digital Memorial, and has been archived in several international libraries.
A Decade of Global Readership
To mark this milestone, we celebrate the eBook edition that is ALREADY AVAILABLE worldwide on 10 premier book retailers:
- Booktopia
- http://Bol.com NL
- Fnac
- Hugendubel
- Terralibros ES
- Mondadori IT
- ThriftBooks
- Desertcart
- Adlibris
- Fishpond
Book Details:
Title: Burning Asia: The Present Image
Author: Saurabh Pant
Genre: Poetry Collection
Publisher: Lulu Press Inc.
Pages: 182
First eBook: 1 Nov 2016 |
Paperback: 28 April 2017
Anniversary: 2016-2026
“A Decade of Poetry – Connecting Readers Across the Globe”
We thank all readers, retailers and libraries who have supported this journey.
Publisher’s message
Congratulations on 10 Years of Burning Asia
Dear Saurabh Pant,
On behalf of everyone at Lulu, we extend our heartfelt congratulations on the 10-year anniversary of your powerful poetry collection, ‘Burning Asia: The Present Image’
Published in 2016, ‘Burning Asia’ has stood as a bold and evocative mirror to our times – weaving together themes from Afghanistan to Kashmir, from social realities to personal reflections, beautifully complemented by Priya Verma’s illustrations.
To see it continue to reach readers across the world, in both our Paperback and Kindle eBook formats, is a testament to its enduring relevance and power.
Thank you for choosing Lulu as your publishing partner for this important work.
We are proud to have been a part of your literary journey and look forward to many more years of your voice inspiring readers globally.
Warmest congratulations on this milestone.
With Regards,
Team Lulu
Lulu Press, Inc.
Book references
Burning asia from Lulu:
Official lulu link
Goodreads link of Burning Asia
Burning asia on Goodreads
About Saurabh Pant
Author’s bio:
Saurabh Pant is an Indian born author with sight loss due to Retinitis Pigmentosa who was born on 4th of April 1994 in the beautiful hill station of Nainital in Uttarakhand that is also known for its serene beauty and cultural glories.
After having pneumonia at 3, he started to lose sight at 6, came in touch with braille at 12, learnt screen reading for computers and got educated from a prominent institute for the visually impaired known as NIVH.
In his college days in Kirori mal college he came back to inclusion where he found the touch of writing further and managed to publish his 1st book titled Affection never dies.
Ever since he never looked back as today he is the author of more than 120 works and has won 11 international awards alongside gold medals from Indian writing platforms.
In 2026 thoughts beyond measure made him win a university level award and his book Burning Asia shall soon be honoured with manuscript of the decade medal.
The features in various news websites, magazines and appreciation makes him look forward as he believes in more growth and keeps working to go beyond the limit.
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