DC Books

Founded in 1974 by Dominic Chacko Kizhakemuri and headquartered in Kottayam, Kerala, DC Books is a major Indian publishing house and bookseller with a strong focus on Malayalam literature. Its catalogue spans classical and contemporary writing, translations of internationally acclaimed authors, children’s books and a wide range of other genres. The publisher releases more than 1,500 titles annually and serves readers through its online store and bookshops.

DC Books publishes through a diverse range of imprints, including Mambazham for children’s literature, I Rank for competitive examination titles, Jagaddala for academic readers, DC Reference for reference works, and Sadhana for spirituality. Other imprints cover fiction, wellness and varied literary interests. The company also produces selected titles as audiobooks and offers e-books, books in translation, publishing guidance and literary rights services. Its activities extend to print and production services and literary events, including the annual Kerala Literature Festival in Kozhikode. DC Books presents its work as a way to make books and ideas accessible to readers across generations.