Govind Deecee is a publisher, editor, and curator with DC Books, one of India’s leading publishing houses. Coming from a family deeply rooted in publishing,
He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Syracuse University, where he studied economics alongside cinematic arts and photography. He began his career in visual storytelling and advertising before moving into publishing.
At DC Books, he works as a commissioning editor, focusing on building contemporary lists, expanding translation and rights. He is also part of the curatorial team of the Kerala Literature Festival, which DC Books and the DC Kizhakemuri Foundation organize. Held annually on the beaches of Kozhikode, KLF is one of Asia’s largest literary gatherings, bringing together writers, thinkers, and artists from across the world, and serving as a vibrant space for cross-cultural dialogue.