GoW still MiA

I know, I know. The revised and updated publication date of 15th September (originally 15th August) has come and gone, with no sign of Gods of War in a single bookstore across India.

I’ve been receiving emails, tweets, direct messages, emails, comments and status updates, wall notes, and even a few smses and phone calls from readers wondering what’s up.

I have no idea.

This time, I know the book is printed – I’ve sent out close to a hundred copies myself so far, with as many more orders in the pipeline. (Last month the delay was because the book wasn’t printed on time, I was told.) I’ve also been reassured by Penguin that the book would be published on 15th September and would be available in all bookstores.

Now, I find that not only is it not available anywhere, people asking for it at bookstores are meeting blank expressions as sales staff claim they have no knowledge of such a book and have no idea when it will arrive.

Sigh.

I have no comment to offer and nothing to say about it. I’m just reporting the facts as they are.

Meanwhile, you all know you can continue to order signed copies directly from me at the printed MRP (shipping free to anywhere in India) right here or visit the bookstore to order a copy of the AKB Books international edition for overseas delivery.