Sahithya Pravarthaka Co-operative Society
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Sahithya Pravarthaka Co-operative Society (SPCS) or Sahithya Pravarthaka Sahakarana Sangham is a cooperative society of writers in the south Indian state of Kerala for publication and sales of books.[1] It was founded in 1945 by a group of twelve writers in Kottayam. It merged with the National Book Stall (NBS) in 1949 and has published over 8,400 titles making it one of the largest book publishers in Kerala.[2] The society claims that over eighty percent of the known writers in Malayalam are members of the society.[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ^ "A window to history of Sahitya Pravarthaka Cooperative Society". The Hindu. 9 February 2020. Retrieved 18 December 2020.
- ^ "SAHITHYA PRAVARTHAKA CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY". SPCS. Retrieved 18 December 2020.
Categories:
- Indic literature societies
- Book publishing companies of India
- Bookstores of India
- Publishing companies established in 1945
- Companies based in Kottayam
- Cooperatives in Kerala
- Arts organisations based in India
- Arts organizations established in 1945
- Malayalam-language literature
- Indian companies established in 1945