Mysuru sees spurt in sale of Kalam’s books

Mysuru has seen a spurt in the sale of books authored by the former President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, who passed away recently.

The Missile Man’s books are suddenly in great demand.

Although some of the eminent scientist’s books, including his autobiography

Wings of Fire , were among the bestsellers, the sales in particular shot up soon after his demise.

Some bookstores in Mysuru had to replenish the stocks, thanks to the rise in demand for the visionary’s thought-provoking books.

“We have in stock all the books of Dr. Kalam since their demand has risen after his sudden death while delivering a lecture in Shillong. We have taken special care to ensure availability of his books so that his admirers need not have to go around for his books,” said Ram, a storekeeper at Sapna Book House in Mysuru.

Sapna Book House has sold over 30 copies of

Wings of Fire and 20 copies of

Ignited Minds since Tuesday. This particular book store has sold 1,500 copies of

Wings of Fire since its publication.

“ Target 3 Billion ; India 2020: A Vision for the New Millennium ; Beyond 2020: A Vision for Tomorrow’s India are the other books that are in great demand,” he added.

Even the sale of Kannada versions of Dr. Kalam’s books have also shot up. Agniya Rekegalu , the Kannada version of Wings of Fire , have found many takers.

Co-authored books

Some of his co-authored books are also gaining popularity. His other books include Turning Points , Indomitable Spirits , The Scientific Indian (with Y.S. Rajan), Mission India: A Vision for Indian Youth (with Y.S. Rajan) and A.P.J. Abdul Kalam My Journey .

Navakarnataka Publications has displayed Dr. Kalam’s books in a special way at its store near Ramaswamy Circle for the convenience of his admirers. “We are giving 10 per cent discount on Dr. Kalam’s books,” said Suresh, a representative of the Navakarnataka Publications.

The publications has so far sold over 100 copies of his books since his demise.

“People are enquiring about his books, so we have arranged them in one corner. We have sold 28 copies of the Kannada version of Wings of Fire since Tuesday,” he added.

The buyers, according to the bookstores, are from all the age groups.

“Dr. Kalam is an inspiration for the young and the old alike. Irrespective of the age, there are subscribers to his vision and ideas. He continues to be their icon though he is not amidst us.”

Sapna Book House has sold over 30 copies of ‘ Wings of Fire’, and 20 copies of ‘ Ignited Minds’ since Tuesday