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A man browses books at the 38th Cairo International Book Fair in Cairo, Egypt, in January 2007. (AFP Photo)
Egypt’s independent publishers face off against mainstream rivals
Cairo, Asharq Al-Awsat—Why do so many literary pioneers in the Middle East, starting out as poets, novelists and critics cross over into publishing? Is it a question of money? Or, is there a need to redefine the relationship between creative innovators and publishers?...Caption:
Sudan-born novelist Amir Tag El-Sir (Amr Tag El-Sir)
In conversation with Amir Tag El-Sir
Cairo, Asharq Al-Awsat—Sudanese novelist Amir Tag El-Sir is one of the most respected writers publishing in Arabic today. The author of 16 books—a body of work that include prose, poetry, and biography—Sir trained as a physician in Egypt, publishing his first novel...Caption:
The 2014 Beirut Book Fair (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Beirut book fair faces industry challenges—and snow
Beirut, Asharq Al-Awsat—Visitors at this year’s 57th Annual Beirut Book Fair may be forgiven for emitting an ironic chuckle upon their arrival, because the slogan that welcomes visitors to the fair—emblazoned at the entrance in large, bold letters—reads: “No book, no...Caption:
A Woman in the Crossfire: Diaries of the Syrian Revolution By Samar Yazbek