Bon Mot Publishing is a comprehensive creative writing and content conversion company specializing in pre-press services, creative services, and e-publishing. They have a skilled workforce of over 150 employees and employ cutting-edge technology to deliver high-quality, scalable publishing solutions. Their services include typesetting, content editing, and various ebook format conversions while ensuring stringent security policies and a focus on client confidentiality.

1. BON MOT PUBLISHING “WISELY DRAFTED, FREELY CRAFTED”

2. CONTENT Bon Mot Publishing Overview Principal Services Offered Pre-press Service Offerings Creative Service Offerings Epublishing Services offered Categories Tools and Technologies Security policy Why Bon Mon? Contacts

3. BON MOT PUBLISHING- BRIEF OVERVIEW We are a full service creative writing, designing, typesetting and content conversion company. A people-driven Publishing support organization, supported by cutting-edge technology infrastructure. Presently 150+ employees Presently executing various illustration and design projects as well as typesetting and eBook conversion projects for major publishing companies. A zero-debt company

4. VALUE PROPOSITION- BON MOT PUBLSIHING Best of Creative Resources A World Class Infrastructure Scalability and Flexibility Robust, Quality Compliant and Secure Delivery Highly Professional Management Team Superior Human Capital Management We will partner with you to meet your needs wing-to-wing across your Publication needs.

5. SERVICES OFFERED The Portfolio of services offered by us is divided into three principal categories:- Pre-Press Services (Copy Editing, Content Conversion, Typesetting) Creative Services (Content Writing, Design, Illustrations) ePublishing Services (eBook formats such as epub, prc, azw, mobi, etc.)

6. PRE-PRESS SERVICES OFFERED

7. COPY-EDITING Correcting spelling, grammar and punctuation Checking sentence structure Assessing the consistency of words and terminology Checking for repetition Examining semantics, denotations and connotations Style Checks Our Copy-editors also look at: The suitability of text for intended audience The logical order and sequence of content Footnotes and appendices Consistency of chapter headings and table of content Illustrations (suitability for reproduction, copyright) The accuracy of spellings relating to names, places etc.

8. CONTENT CONVERSION Ability to perform a key and key -verify cycle . Ability to perform two or more key cycles , using compare tools for matching the individual outputs. Ability to compare and validate key and OCR capture, as well as various combinations of OCR and data entry, multi – engine OCR, and OCR and spell check for Data Entry. We can prepare your content for delivery via the Internet and for electronic distribution, by converting it to structured electronic formats like XML, SGML, and HTML. We can convert your paper documents, microfilms or scanned images to full text searchable PDF files. PDF to HTML, RTF, MS Word, XML, SGML Quark Xpress to PDF Indesign to PDF Adobe PageMaker to PDF MS Word to PDF HTML, SML or SGML to PDF Hard copy (Handwritten or printouts) to PDF The following represents a sample of the conversions Bon Mot Publishing undertakes:

9. TYPESETTING SERVICES Our typesetting team is tech-savvy, observant, precise, prompt, patient and close to being perfect. Typesetting / Page Layout / Page Composition (in InDesign, QuarkXPress, LaTex, FrameMaker) Apply styles for chapter headings and body text and insert images in the appropriate place Add tables, footnotes, references and set up first page with even-odd running heads for each chapter, page numbering, landscape sections, etc. Send back the Page Proofs as PDF files for review to our client. Choosing the exact typestyle and size, column width, indents, paragraph spacing, and chapter titles that is appropriate to the book and meet the needs of our client. Create a printable file to produce a complete book.

10. PRE-PRESS WORKFLOW RECEIPT OF JOBS AT LOGIN DEPARTMENT PREPARATION OF JOB STUDY REPORT AND ISSUING JOB CARD COPY EDITING ON THE MANUSCRIPT (OFFLINE AS WELL AS ONLINE) KEYING AND XML CODING OF THE TEXTS SCANNING OF THE IMAGES AS PER THE REQUIREMENTS PROCESSING OF ARTWORKS FOR PRINT AS WELL AS WEB PREPARATION OF PAGINATION TEMPLATE FLOWING THE XML CODED TEXTS AND PLACING THE IMAGES IN THE PAGINATION TEMPLATE PROOF READING OF THE GALLEY PRODUCED AFTER PAGINATION GENERATION OF PDF AFTER INCORPORATING THE CORRECTIONS FOR PRINT AS WELL AS WEB CHECKING OF PDF BY QUALITY CONTROL DEPARTMENT AGAINST THE CLIENT’S SPECS SENDING THE GALLEY PROOF OR THE AUTHOR PROOF TO THE CLIENT/AUTHOR/BOTH FOR CORRECTIONS/CHANGES RECEIPT OF AUTHOR CORRECTIONS

11. REVISES AND FINAL - WORKFLOW RECEIPT OF JOBS AT LOGIN DEPARTMENT WITH CHANGES AND CORRECTIONS MARKED BY AUTHOR ISSUING THE JOB CARD COPY EDITING ON THE CHANGES INCORPORATING THE COPYEDITED CHANGES INCORPORATING THE CHANGES IN IMAGES INCORPORATING THE CORRECTED TEXTS AND IMAGES IN THE PAGINATED PAGES ENSURING THE CORRECTNESS OF CHANGES THROUGH THOROUGH PROOF READING CHECKING OF REVISED PDFS BY QUALITY CONTROL DEPARTMENT SENDING THE REVISED FILES TO CLIENT FOR APPROVAL CLIENT APPROVES PREPARATION OF PRINT-READY PDFS WITH THE PRINTER SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS PERFORMING THE FINAL QC FOR CONTENTS AS WELL AS TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS SENDING OF BOTH PRINT AND WEB READY DELIVERABLES TO CLIENT/PRINTER OR BOTH N Y

12. CREATIVE SERVICES OFFERED

13. Designing Visualizing concepts and designs for books/CDs/ games/ Interactive elements which appeal to children. Essence of conceptualizing and visualizing for children’s books and the need to impart information in an engaging way via a media that they relate to. Whether its visualizing for children's books or interactive CDs, games and puzzles, our visualization skills and concepts make a vivid impression. Illustration and Art Editing We do what all packaging houses do. And we do much more than that. Apart from the run-of-the-mill digital illustrations we do every day, we also have a team of painters and illustrators who regularly produce experimental work (both digital and manual) Content Writing and Editing We have a team of experienced content writers and researchers who primarily cater to the children's publishing segment. We also have a team of editors adept at handling coffee table books and articles for various magazines. CREATIVE SERVICES

14. EPUBLISHING SERVICES OFFERED

15. E-BOOK PUBLISHING / E-BOOK CONVERSION Electronic publications of online journals Digitization of back issues Production of e-books in various formats Creation of searchable secure online databases We offer turn-key solutions in e-publishing which include: e-Book Conversion: Our ebook conversion solutions include cost-effective conversion of content from electronic (any format) and paper sources into the most popular eBook formats such as Adobe Digital Editions, Sony Reader, Amazon Kindle, MobiPocket, Microsoft Reader, etc.

16. Books Fiction, Non-fiction, Novel, Graphic Novels, Poetry, Cooking, Children’s Book, Children’s Reference Books, Children’s Fiction, Technological, Mathematical, Scientific, Educational and Board Books Journals Technological, Mathematical, Scientific and Educational Periodicals and Magazines Entertainment, Sports, Literacy, Current affairs, and travel CATEGORIES Using the latest technology and all industry-standard software, we specialize in full range of Publishing services.

17. TECHNICAL INFRASTRUCTURE State of the art facility. Current infrastructure is ready for 240 seats. Hardware- IBM PC 300, IBM Netfinity 3000 series, IBM Netfinity 5100 series, Apple Macintosh, UPS, Server racks and accessories, Computer switches and accessories, HP CD writer Creation of searchable secure online databases. Office Equipments-Scanning and printing devices with latest technology, EPABX, Fax-ISF 4000 series. Software-McAfee total Virus defense, Visual Studio, Microsoft Office pack , Adobe Publishing Collection, XML Spy Suite, Export XML, XML parser with all other popular and latest software required including EPub Reader for reliable, flexible performance and support current requirements. Proprietary software systems and tools for developing in-house customized solutions for any project.

18. TECHNOLOGY & TOOLS- PUBLISHING SERVICES We use the latest technologies like: MAC and Windows Platform Adobe Photoshop CS4 11.0.1 Adobe Illustrator CS4 Adobe InDesign CS4 Adobe Frame-maker 9 Adobe Page Maker 7/8 Quark Xpress 8.12 CorelDraw Graphics Suite X4 Adobe Acrobat Reader/ Writer 9 Pro PitStop Professional Client as well as Server MS Office Package XP Pro/XP 2003/ XP2007 Round the clock up broadband connections Dedicated FTP server Server Client architecture

19. BACK UPS Top of the line technology with back-up functionalities. 100 % Power back up in the form of UPS and Generator. 100% Data Security. Key factor toward technology approach is System Security and Network Security, by backup, offsite storage and firewall.

20. SECURITY POLICY A stringent and well defined IS Security Policy at Bon Mot Publishing ensures high levels of safety, confidentiality and reliability. NETWORK SECURITY The system includes Firewalls and IDS to protect the public network. Data encryption on SSL for all the data transfer on WAN. Virtual Local Area Network information policies implemented on the LAN and layer 3 IP addressing to prevent internal hacking. Regular information security audits to ensure adherence to the security guidelines and identify opportunities for improvement. Daily, weekly and monthly backup for all the crucial data. NAS implementation in process for backup across the sites. Remote storage of all the crucial data for BCP (Business Continuity Planning) purpose .Dedicated antivirus server updates all terminals across the network with latest updates and patches. EMPLOYEES Rigorous reference checks of all incoming employees to ensure a reliable track record of integrity. All the employees of the company are required to sign a Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) which prohibits them from disclosing any information relating to our clients and their data during their employment with the company and also for 5 years after they cease to be a part of the company. PHYSICAL SECURITY Access control policy for all IT infrastructure based on a well-documented Information Security Manual. 24x7 site monitoring by trained on-site security personnel.

21. BON MOT PUBLISHING ADVANTAGE

22. WHY BON MOT PUBLISHING ? Proven expertise in end-to end Publishing Solutions and Content Conversion and Management. Pool of highly-skilled operators working on cutting-edge technology to deliver the best at the quickest. Guaranteed accuracy level Cost Competitiveness with highest level of quality. Rapid turnaround time – as low as 24 hours from the initial receipt of materials. Expertise to work with client to identify opportunities for improvement or enhancement of programs / processes.

23. WHY BON MOT PUBLISHING? (CONT..) Our technology team have developed various proprietary software systems and tools to provide customized solution for individual process needs. Regularly draw upon the ever-growing repertoire of proprietary software to develop parsers, checking and conversion systems to ensure highest level of data integrity. Over 10 years of experience in the industry. Cost Strategic blend of front end support & services with back office functionalities. Multi-point of contact for escalation and fast TAT.

24. WHY BON MOT ? (CONT..) Full Service for all your publishing requirements Completed project delivery as quickly as possible with the highest quality and reliability. Typesetting of highly complex mathematical and scientific journals using our latest software. Specialist proofreaders and copy-editors to guarantee virtually no spelling mistake. Extensive Font Type library. Focus on quality and service in every step of the process Consistent on-time delivery and Excellent project management. Flexibility to cope with any request from customers and Guaranteed Confidentiality Fair, straightforward and affordable price

25. THANK YOU Bon Mot Publishing c/o Octagon Software Pvt. Ltd. Plot XI-16, Block EP & GP Sector V, Salt Lake Electronics Complex Kolkata- 700 091 Tel: +91 33 2357 4901/4902 001 732 579 5878 eMail: info@bonmotpublishing.com; nikunj@eOctagon.com