Mayar Akash is a multidisciplinary creator, poet, artist, writer, and publisher whose work bridges heritage, community memory, and contemporary storytelling. Based in Penzance, Cornwall—and shaped by deep roots in the Bangladeshi East End—Mayar founded MAPublisher to champion emerging and established voices across poetry, art, local history, children’s literature, and cultural heritage.
Through MAPublisher, Mayar curates and publishes books that celebrate identity, place, and lived experience. Their editorial vision is grounded in authenticity, cultural stewardship, and a commitment to amplifying stories that might otherwise be lost. As a heritage campaigner, Mayar works to preserve community narratives, particularly those of the Sylheti and British Bangladeshi diaspora, while also uplifting Cornish authors and artists through dedicated imprints and local collections.
Mayar’s own creative work spans poetry, visual art, and documentary storytelling, often exploring themes of belonging, memory, resilience, and the quiet beauty of everyday life. Their publishing practice is both a personal calling and a community service—a movement of truth, creativity, and cultural preservation.
MAPublisher continues to grow under Mayar’s leadership, offering a home for writers, poets, artists, and storytellers who seek a publisher that values integrity, care, and the power of lived experience.
