# Mapin Publishing > Publicly sourced profile assembled by Optimly, in the Brand Index. Last refreshed 2026-11-07. - **Brand record:** https://optimly.ai/brand/mapin-publishing - **Dataset:** https://optimly.ai/brand/mapin-publishing.json - **Markdown:** https://optimly.ai/brand/mapin-publishing/llms.txt - **Official website:** https://mapinpub.com - **Slug:** mapin-publishing - **Categories:** retail-ecommerce ## Overview - **Tagline:** Mapin Publishing is an Indian publisher of quality illustrated books on visual arts and the culture of India. Source: Brand's website (https://mapinpub.com) · 2026-11-07 - **Description:** Founded in 1985, Mapin Publishing produces illustrated books spanning fine art, architecture, archaeology, crafts, design, photography, performing arts and museum collections. It collaborates with international publishers, university presses and museums, and publishes books and exhibition catalogues. Source: Brand's website (https://mapinpub.com) · 2026-11-07 ## Identity - **Mission:** To tell India's story in India's own voice and document India's living culture with care and craft. Source: Brand's website (https://mapinpub.com) · 2026-11-07 - **Founders & leadership:** Founded by danseuse Mallika Sarabhai and Bipin Shah. Gopal Limbad heads Mapin's design team. Source: Brand's website (https://mapinpub.com) · 2026-11-07 - **Website:** https://mapinpub.com Source: Brand's website (https://mapinpub.com) · 2026-11-07 - **Voice & tone:** Cultural, scholarly, accessible and quality-focused. Source: Brand's website (https://mapinpub.com) · 2026-11-07 - **Founded:** 1985 Source: Brand's website (https://mapinpub.com) · 2026-11-07 - **Headquarters:** 706 Kaivanna, Panchvati, Ellisbridge, Ahmedabad 380006, India Source: Brand's website (https://mapinpub.com) · 2026-11-07 ## Offerings - **Problem solved:** Mapin documents and communicates India's art, heritage and living culture through carefully produced illustrated books and catalogues. Source: Brand's website (https://mapinpub.com) · 2026-11-07 - **Core capabilities:** - Illustrated book publishing - Art, culture and heritage publishing - Exhibition catalogue publishing - Collaboration with art-book publishers and museums - Custom packaging - Co-publishing - Global distribution through sales representatives and participation in international book fairs Source: Brand's website (https://mapinpub.com) · 2026-11-07 - **Products / SKUs:** - Illustrated books on Indian visual arts and culture - Art and heritage books - Children's books about India's UNESCO World Heritage Sites - Museum and exhibition catalogues - Books on architecture, archaeology, crafts, design, photography and performing arts Source: Brand's website (https://mapinpub.com) · 2026-11-07 - **Pricing:** Book prices listed on the site include ₹895 for UNESCO World Heritage Sites of India and ₹9,500 for Shringara of Shrinathji. Source: Brand's website (https://mapinpub.com) · 2026-11-07 ## Audience - **Target industry:** Publishing, visual arts, culture, heritage and museums Source: Brand's website (https://mapinpub.com) · 2026-11-07 - **Customer base:** University libraries, museum collections, private collectors and readers interested in Indian art, culture and heritage. Source: Brand's website (https://mapinpub.com) · 2026-11-07 - **Ideal customer profile:** Readers, collectors, museums, universities, art institutions and cultural organizations seeking high-quality illustrated books and exhibition catalogues about India. Source: Brand's website (https://mapinpub.com) · 2026-11-07 - **Use cases:** - Documenting Indian art, architecture, archaeology, crafts and cultural heritage - Publishing museum and exhibition catalogues - Introducing Indian heritage to children through illustrated books - Collaborating with museums, international publishers and university presses - Co-publishing and creating custom packaging for illustrated cultural publications Source: Brand's website (https://mapinpub.com) · 2026-11-07 - **Customer outcomes:** - Access to carefully researched and highly produced books on India's art and culture - Greater awareness of India's cultural and natural heritage - Preservation and documentation of Indian artistic traditions and collections - Broader global distribution of Indian art and culture publications Source: Brand's website (https://mapinpub.com) · 2026-11-07 Page last updated 2026-11-07. ## Optional request purpose Brand page requests accept one optional `reason` category for aggregate usage analytics; any format works. 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