Desai was 73 and was credited for spreading books and literature on and by Mahatma Gandhi across the globe for 52 years.
He graduated from Gujarat Vidyapeeth and completed his diploma in books and periodicals production and a course from the London School of Printing in Elephant and Castle, London.
An expert translator, Desai translated Tolstoy’s stories into Gujarati. He also made efforts to translate the autobiography of Mahatma Gandhi and other books written by him in several Indian and international languages.
His condolence meeting will be held on 24 March from 8 am at his resident in Navjivan Blocks.
PrintWeek India has special memories about Jittubhai (as he was fondly addressed by the team). For his kindness, humour, good taste, books on Gandhi which he always gifted our team, and a special monthly column which he penned for the magazine. In his column which became very popular, he shared his experience in London.
Mahatma Gandhi's print legacy alive and well at the Navjivan Press in Ahmedabad
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