World of Tamil Word

The birth of the Tamil Book, if it indeed can be narrated, it is here and comprehensively done at that, by Venkata-chalapathy. Backed by meticulous research, at times with finer details verging on the fastidious, the writer has done a yeoman service to the world of the Tamil word. The author’s interest in history and literature, peppered by his curiosity about evolving technology, wrapped with the colourful sheaths of reading practices and tied up with an analysis of patronage and policing of the printed word are offered here.