The American University in Cairo Press (AUC Press)

02/02/2025

Only 3 days left!
The Cairo International Book Fair 2025 closes its doors on Wednesday, February 5 at 8pm.
Don't miss the chance to visit the largest stand for English-language books, thoughtfully organized for easy browsing and discovery.

Explore our dedicated section on Palestine, featuring both fiction and nonfiction by renowned authors, all at a 20% discount.
The same offer is available online at www.aucbookstores.com

If you can't attend in person or are outside Egypt, you can explore a selection of novels and nonfiction on Palestine and Middle East history at www.aucpress.com

30/01/2025

Visiting the AUC Press stand at CIBF 2025 is a unique experience!
Visit the largest stand dedicated to English-language books and explore AUC Press’s leading Arabic language learning collection alongside expertly curated titles in Middle East Studies, Ancient Egypt, Translated Arabic Literature, Fiction, History and Biography, Arts and Architecture, Cooking, Culture, and Lifestyle. Plus, browse a​huge selection of English-language books across many genres from AUC Bookstores Egypt.

Some lucky readers had the chance to meet authors in person and get their copies personalized—like ​"Yalla!: Let’s Learn Egyptian Colloquial Arabic Verbs​" by Dina El Dik and Emad Iskandar, a practical guide to Egyptian Colloquial Arabic, and ​"Honey Hunger​" by Zahran Alqasmi زهران القاسمي, translated by Marilyn Booth, a compelling Hoopoe novel.
There’s always something special waiting for you!
You can still meet "Yalla" author Emad Iskandar on Sunday, ​2 February, and signed copies of ​"Honey Hunger​" are available.

Don’t miss out, visit us at stand​ B47 in Hall 2.

📖 Learn more about ​"Yalla!​": https://bit.ly/43IyFqo
📖 Learn more about ​"Honey Hunger​": https://tinyurl.com/HoneyHunger

30/01/2025

The AUC Press & Bookstores team is all set at CIBF 2025, come visit us :)

29/01/2025

🆕♨📙Egypt's New Release is Now Available & Open for Pre-Orders Worldwide

This book tells the stories of two French women and a French African man, travelers
connected to the Saint-Simonian utopian socialists, who came to work for the Egyptian
government in the 1830s. They have been marginalized and excluded from the
historical record because they were women, not part of the colonial elite, or mixed
racial heritage. This history brings them alive through extensive archival research and
vibrant storytelling.

L​earn more about "Forgotten Saint-Simonian Travelers in Egypt: Suzanne Voilquin, Ismayl Urbain, and Jehan d'Ivray" by John David Ragan: https://tinyurl.com/F-SaintSimonian

28/01/2025

Informed Comment ran a Q&A with Rusha Latif, author of “Tahrir’s Youth: Leaders of a Leaderless Revolution” (AUC Press, 2022) reflecting on the book in the context of Egypt marking the 14th anniversary of the January 25 uprising.
Read the Q&A here:
https://www.juancole.com/2025/01/revolution-problems-provoked.html

Learn more about the book: 🔗http://tinyurl.com/TahrirsYouth
Available in major bookstores and online book retailers.

27/01/2025

This month, “Cairo Since 1900” by Mohamed Elshahed has been featured in two articles exploring modern architecture in Cairo.
The book, which serves as the first comprehensive architectural guide to Cairo’s modern architectural legacy, was spotlighted in an ArchDaily article, ‘The Case for Local Modernism in Cairo: Egypt's Architectural Transformation During the 1950s’. The article reflects on the distinct modernist architectural movement that took shape in the 1950s and 60s and Cairo’s response to rapid political, economic, and social changes, emphasizing architects' growing focus on functionality and efficiency. Read more here: https://tinyurl.com/cairoobserver-cairo1900

In addition, Cairo Scene featured an interview with Mohamed Elshahed, where he discussed "Cairo Since 1900" and his personal blog, ‘Cairo Observer’.
This Instagram-based archive captures the charm, contradictions, and ongoing transformation of the Egyptian capital. Read the interview here: https://tinyurl.com/cairoobserver-cairo1900

Learn more about “Cairo since 1900: An Architectural Guide” by Mohamed Elshahed with a foreword by Mercedes Volait (AUC Press, 2020):
https://tinyurl.com/CairoSince1900

27/01/2025

So many great Arabic Language Learning textbooks to pick from at our Stand B47, hall 2, at the 56th Cairo International Book Fair

23/01/2025

CIBF 2025 kicks off tomorrow!

Join us at the Cairo International Book Fair, opening Friday, January 24, at the Egypt International Exhibitions Center (EIEC), New Cairo.

📍 Find AUC Press and Bookstores at 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝟮 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝟰𝟳 — the largest stand for English-language books!
Enjoy discounts of 𝟮𝟬% to 𝟳𝟱% across 240+ titles, with prices starting at just 30 EGP.

You'll find a wide variety of genres from AUC Bookstores Egypt, along with a dedicated children’s section featuring educational books, activity books, stories, coloring books, and more.

Opening hours: Every day from 10am to 8pm (extended on Thursdays and Fridays till 9pm).
Google Maps Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/R2VmS67rCZ3sQUNx8

22/01/2025

Hoopoe novels' standout moments reflect these special titles' wide appeal and rising popularity. They will make a perfect addition to your 2025 TBR (To Be Read) list.

21/01/2025

21/01/2025

Hot New Release
"The Many Lives of Ibrahim Nagui: A Journey with my Grandfather" by Samia Mehrez, translated by Eleanor Ellis (AUC Press, 2025).
Winner of the Sawiris Cultural Award, this multigenerational memoir explores the life of one of the Arab world’s most celebrated Romantic poets, famed for al-Atlal ("The Ruins")—later sung by Umm Kulthum—as seen through his granddaughter’s eyes.
Learn more about the book and read an excerpt: https://tinyurl.com/TheManyLives-of-IbrahimNagui
You can order your copy in Egypt : https://tinyurl.com/AUCBookstores-EG
UK: https://tinyurl.com/Book-shop-UK
US and the rest of the world: https://tinyurl.com/AmazonShop-US

21/01/2025

Reminder📢
Today, Tuesday 21 January 2025
7pm Cairo| 5pm London | 12pm New York
Zoom meeting, and livestreamed on AUC Press page

Join us for a virtual discussion, co-sponsored by Stanford University Press, on the life, works, and politics of the iconic Egyptian writer Ihsan Abdel Kouddous. Featuring Jonathan Smolin of Dartmouth College and Sharif Abdel Kouddous, independent journalist and grandson of Ihsan Abdel Kouddous. The discussion will be moderated by Gretchen McCullough, fiction writer, literary critic, and senior instructor at The American University in Cairo.

The discussion will explore Ihsan Abdel Kouddous's life, works, and politics, focusing on the first of his novels translated into English by Jonathan Smolin— "A Nose and Three Eyes" and "I Do Not Sleep" —both published by AUC Press under its fiction imprint, Hoopoe. The event will also explore Jonathan Smolin's latest book, "The Politics of Melodrama: The Cultural and Political Lives of Ihsan Abdel Kouddous and Gamal Abdel Nasser", published by Stanford University Press.
Register via Zoom: https://bit.ly/discussingIhsanAbdelKouddous

To learn more about the books, visit the below links:
- "A Nose and Three Eyes" (Hoopoe Fiction, 2024):
tinyurl.com/A-NOSE-AND-THREE-EYES
- "I Do Not Sleep" (Hoopoe Fiction, 2022): https://tinyurl.com/I-Do-Not-Sleep
- "The Politics of Melodrama: The Cultural and Political Lives of Ihsan Abdel Kouddous and Gamal Abdel Nasser, published" by Jonathan Smolin and published by Stanford University Press, 2024: https://www.sup.org/books/middle-east-studies/politics-melodrama

20/01/2025

Explore the latest updates from AUC Press in our January 2025 e-newsletter and discover books tailored to your interests: https://bit.ly/2025-Highlights
Stay updated—subscribe for the latest book news and events:
https://bit.ly/AUCP-Subscribe

20/01/2025

Don’t miss this Cairo event!

Join renowned historian Seif El Rashidi, co-author of "The Tentmakers of Cairo: Egypt's Medieval and Modern Appliqué Craft" (AUC Press, 2018), for an exclusive discussion at the 'Stitched Stories: Egyptian Tentmaker Art' exhibition, curated by Markaz Egypt.

Explore the centuries-old khayamiya tradition, where intricate appliqué textiles celebrate Egypt’s vibrant heritage. Seif will share his expert insights on the showcased pieces, their stories, and the history of this remarkable craft.

📅 Monday, 20 January 2025
🕔 5:30 PM
📍 CRAFTASTIC!, near Sultan Qaitbey Mosque, City of the Dead, Cairo
🎟️ Free entry

To learn more about “The Tentmakers of Cairo: Egypt's Medieval and Modern Appliqué Craft” by Seif El Rashidi and Sam Bowker (AUC Press, 2018), visit this link: 🔗https://tinyurl.com/Thetentmakers

Meet Seif El Rashidi

We are delighted to invite you to a captivating discussion with the renowned historian Seif El-Rashidi, complementing the exhibition Stitched Stories: Egyptian Tentmaker Art, which is curated by Markaz Egypt. The exhibition brings to life the rich tradition of the khayamiya—Egypt's centuries-old art of tentmaking, where intricate appliqué textiles weave together different threads of Egypt’s colourful heritage.

On Monday, 20 January 2025, at 5:30 PM, join us at CRAFTASTIC! for an exclusive conversation with one of the leading authorities in the field of the khayamiya. With his expert knowledge, Seif El-Rashidi will comment on the works showcased in the exhibition, sharing the stories behind the pieces, the creative process, and the rich history of tentmaking. A true pioneer, Seif has greatly contributed to the preservation and evolution of his beloved craft.

Event Details:
📅 Date: Monday, 20 January 2025
🕔 Time: 5:30 PM
📍 Location: CRAFTASTIC!, beside the Mosque of Sultan Qaitbey, City of the Dead, Cairo Google Maps Link
https://maps.app.goo.gl/QP7ibyFq3bEaVzbi7
🎟️ Entry: Free

Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to hear from one of the most prominent figures in Egyptian tentmaker art and immerse yourself in the vibrant cultural heritage of the khayamiya.