‘Cairo, My Love' Literary Book Fair Features Leading Publishers
The event showcases books on Cairo's history, monuments, modern heritage, intangible culture and urban landscape.
Feb 14, 2025
As part of the 'Cairo, My Love' book fair, MASQ – Multicultural and Artistic Spaces at Qaitbey will bring together three major publishing houses and bookstores for a literary showcase on February 15th, 2025.
The event will feature a curated selection of books covering Cairo's history, monuments, modern heritage, intangible culture and urban landscape. Amongst the highlighted works is 'Islamic Monuments in Cairo: The Practical Guide' by historian Caroline Williams, who will be there to deliver a talk on the city's enduring legacy.
The participating publishers and bookstores include The American University in Cairo Press, Al-Balad Bookstore, and Dar al-Maraya for Arts and Culture. The event will run from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
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