Two months back I received a courier from home. It was my father’s writing. Dewta (my father) is eighty two years old now. His favourite time pass is writing alongwith reading of daily Newspaper and couple of TV programmes. Dewta wanted me to read his writings and give my opinion so that he can give it for printing. It was almost in every second call he expected a reply from me. I could feel his strong desire to get his writings published.
During one such talk I told Dewta, “ I am coming home soon and we will work together”. It was actually a commitment I made to myself and acted upon it quickly. I reached home on 14 September,2013 evening. On 15th, I met bhindew (brother in law) Khagen Saikia, to get reference of printer or publisher, as he has authored eight books so far. He told me that there was lack of professionalism at Nagaon, still there was one person, who might be able to help me in getting the job done in such a short time, my time limit was one week. Next day morning, I got a call from bhindew to let me know that he had talked to the person concerned and I may go to the press and get my work started. The person was out of station and would be available next day only. Accordingly, on 16thmorning, I gave the manuscript at the press, by evening they gave me half of the matter as first proof. 17th September was holiday. On 18thafternoon, I and my brother Gautom, we both went to the press to meet the press owner. The owner was Kailash Rajkhowa, known to my brother. We had a long discussion about work and life. Kailash readily agreed to bring out the book on time, in a soft bound cover. When I told Dewta that the book would be in soft cover, he did not like it and suggested to go for hard binding.
Next day I told Kailash that we would like to go for hard binding and he agreed. In the meanwhile, cover page was designed and finalized. Nineteenth evening I received complete first draft for proof reading and editing. I worked on it and returned the draft with required editing. The DTP team suggested that I should be sitting with them while doing the corrections. 20th and 21st, two days I sat with them and gave final approval. One staff of the press, Sonmoni Das, who also worked on page making and proof reading, worked till 10.30 pm, as Kailash instructed that the job must be completed on that very day, Saturday. Next day was Sunday. As promised by Kailash, five copies of the book were ready by 2.30pm on Monday,23rd September,2013. Dewta was very happy to see the book, its cover design and the look. Immediately he expressed his desire to go to Palashani, his birth place…presented the first copy to his cousin Apurba Bora at Palashani.
Immensely positive approach of Kailash Rajkhowa and his understanding of the emotional need behind bringing out this book, had made it possible to bring out a book in five days. I highly appreciate the professionalism of Kailash and his team at Ajanta Press, Publisher- Krantikal, Nagaon.
