‘Murder for Amateurs’: Ahmed Mourad on Writing as the Craft of Killing Boredom
In his new book, the Egyptian novelist Ahmed Mourad talks about the art of writing and storytelling, and how to become “a professional killer of boredom.”
Made in Egypt: Book Tells the Stories of Forgotten Creators of Modern Life
In the second volume of “Egypt’s Craftsmen”, Omar Taher gives credit to the forgotten creators of products that shaped Egypt’s daily life for decades.
Revisiting the Past in Books That Blend Fiction and Facts
Egyptian critics and writers discuss a literary trend of revisiting the past through personalized remembrances and novels based on facts.
Baghdad’s Historic Book Street Reopens, Raising City’s Hopes
In the latest sign of a cultural revival in Baghdad after decades of conflict, the city recently celebrated the reopening of its historic book street.
Revised Editions of Mahfouz’s Novels Stir Controversy in Egypt
Diwan Bookstores says its revised editions of the celebrated writer’s works will be “without alterations”. Publishing world figures immediately wondered what that meant.
Syrian Publishers and Bookstores Become Casualties of War
Several prominent Syrian publishing houses and bookstores have closed in recent years, the latest signs of cultural death in an economy hard hit by war.
Egyptian Editions Help Arab Writers Reach New Readers
Publishers of Egyptian editions say printing locally not only cuts costs, but also helps writers reach a wider public. Some authors strongly agree.
2 Saudi Universities Are Among the World’s Top 100, U.S. Publisher Says
In the latest “Best Global Universities” rankings from “U.S. News & World Report”, two Saudi universities earn spots in the top 100.
University of Mosul Rebuilds a Campus Razed by War
Iraq’s second-largest university is shaking off the vestiges of war. Its publishing house will reopen soon, and other major projects are nearing completion.
Egyptian Illustrator Sahar Abdallah Finds Inspiration in Modern Arab Poets
Sahar Abdallah, an Egyptian living in Canada, creates “visual poems” inspired by works by literary giants like Fouad Haddad and Mahmoud Darwish.
