The idea of establishing an indigenous publishing house in Ghana was first given thought in the 1950’s by the eminent writer and cultural activist, Mrs Efua T. Sutherland. Professor J. H. Kwabena Nketia recalls that Mrs Efua T. Sutherland discussed the matter with Professor K. A. Busia, Dr. J. B. Dankwah and a number of eminent writers and scholars of the time. This idea was given a further boost almost two decades later when Mrs Efua T. Sutherland and Mr. Willis E. Bell, an exceptionally talented photographer met with Prof. J. H. Kwabena Nketia, the renowned musicologist and writer. They discussed how they could come together to publish their creative works and other local materials for Ghanaian readers. Mr. Bell’s artistic skills were complemented with sharp business acumen, while Mrs. Sutherland and Professor Nketia were dreamers of credible innovative ideas.