Research
Publishing informed by inquiry
POL commissions and supports research on the questions our publishing raises — about translation, diaspora, book history and how literature travels.
§1Areas of Interest
What we research
Translation studies
How literary translation actually happens — commissioning, craft, payment, reception — with particular attention to Bengali-to-English pathways.
Diaspora & migration
Writing, reading and publishing in diaspora communities, including the Bengali diaspora in Britain and beyond.
Book history & the book arts
Manuscript cultures, print traditions and the material life of books — from alpana-decorated manuscripts to the modern paperback.
Publishing ecosystems
How independent and translated literature reaches readers: prizes, reviews, bookselling, libraries and festivals.
§2Current Projects
Projects will be listed as they begin
We work with universities, cultural organisations and independent researchers. If you are developing a project in one of our areas of interest — or would like to propose a collaboration — we would be glad to hear from you.