The Indian Eplepsy Association, on the occassion of completion of 40 years of its inception has brought out a book featuring the origin and growth of the movement of epilepsy through Indian Epilepsy Association. The book is a compilation of biographies of Presidents from the time of inception and gives an insight into the then prevailing situations for creating awareness in the society. One can see the various innovative methods taken up for public education and awareness programmes by several chapters.