29th September, 2017: Tanmay Bhat, one of the most iconic Indian Standup comedians and scriptwriters; and the co-founder of the immensely popular comedy sketch group, All India Bakchod will be launching the first ever Terribly Tiny Tales book on Facebook Live. The book launch will take place on 3rd October 2017, 12.30-1.30 pm.
Penguin Random House, India & Terribly Tiny Tales, the champion of contemporary micro-fiction, have come together to bring their readers a handpicked collection of stellar tales, each in under 140 characters. The book features curated favourites from the community and brand new tales as well as exclusive entries by Penguin’s bestselling authors. In all there are 250 fabulous stories by over 100 contributors. The page-turner of the year, the volume is sure to occupy a unique space on your shelf, making for great introspection and even better conversation. Beautifully designed in the unique TTT style and made into a special format the book is a perfect fit for gifting all year round…
Tanmay Bhat, Co-founder of All India Bakchod said, “Honestly the only reason I’m involved in the launch is because I get to get my hands on the book before anybody else”
Speaking on the book, Anuj Gosalia and Chintan Ruparel, the founders of the TTT community said, ‘‘From the time we started Terribly Tiny Tales, our community of readers has been waiting for the official book. With over a hundred writers and our very best stories from over a hundred thousand submissions, the first TTT book brings together the best of micro fiction from across India and the world. Also, it marks a wonderful coming together of a legacy publishing house in Penguin Random House India and a modern day storytelling platform in TTT as co-publishers of this book. What makes it more special is that Tanmay Bhat, Co-founder AIB joins us in our first Facebook live event on the 3rd of October between 12.30 and 1.30 pm to announce the launch of our book.’
The Book:
Never Upon a time, there was nothing,
Then one came along and the stories never stopped.
What you hold is a collection of some of the finest tine tales from over 100 writers. Each written in 140 characters or fewer, waiting to stir a world inside you. Squeeze it in between your favourite titles, gift it to someone really special or simply take it with you wherever you go. This one’s for keeps, on a tiny shelf in your heart. Promise.
Terribly Tiny Tales, internet’s most loved micro-fiction platform, and Penguin come together for the first time on the same page.