Books
Fewer religious books on offer at Tunis book fair
2008-05-06
The 26th Tunis International Book Fair came to a close on Sunday. Visitors from Tunisia and abroad noted a decline in the number of religious books offered, and publishers complained of a fall in sales over previous years.
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Tunis to kick off international book fair
2008-04-18
The International Book Fair of Tunis will be held from April 25th to May 4th, La Presse reported on Friday (April 18th). More than 1,200 publishers f...
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Algerian author's work shortlisted for international award
2008-04-08
Algerian author Mohammad Moulessehoul's novel The Attack is among eight works competing for the annual International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award, Reu...
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Moroccan book fair promotes women's literature
2008-03-14
The Moroccan city of Fez hosted a book fair this month devoted to women writers and bibliophiles. The event offered Moroccans the chance to meet writers and discuss gender issues, as well as enjoying various theatrical and musical displays.
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Moroccan National Library, Museum of Jewish Heritage sign co-operation accord
2008-03-13
Morocco's National Library and the New York-based Museum of Jewish Heritage signed a co-operation memorandum of understating on Tuesday (March 11th)...
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Mounia Belafia discusses role of proverbs in perpetuating women's status in Morocco
2008-03-07
Writer and journalist Mounia Belafia spoke with Magharebia recently about her new book, "Women in Moroccan Proverbs". Belafia suggests that everyday phrases contribute to negative attitudes towards women.
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Detective literature celebrated in Tunisia
2008-02-27
The Ariana Library in Tunis is home to an exhibition on crime fiction through February 29th, offering the public a taste of Tunisian and Belgian classics in the genre. Attendees are treated to samples of popular works by writers and illustrators from both countries.
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Tunisia lifts ban on several controversial books
2008-02-21
Tunisia’s Ministry of Culture announced this week that it would release a number of previously-censored books. They range from studies on human rights in the Maghreb and censorship in the Arab region to a political participation guide for women.
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Casablanca kicks off international book fair
2008-02-10
The 14th Casablanca International Book Fair (SIEL) opened on Friday (February 8th). Prince Moulay Rachid presided over the opening ceremony of the ev...
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Morocco, Libya present 2,000 titles at Cairo International Book Fair
2008-01-28
Morocco and Libya are each presenting 2,000 titles at the Cairo International Book Fair, which runs through February 3rd in Egypt. The event features...
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Casablanca's book expo to feature France as guest of honour
2008-01-25
France will be guest of honour at the 2008 International Exhibition of Books and Publishing (SIEL) in Casablanca, from February 8th to17th, MAP repor...
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Despite bans, religious titles top Algiers Book Fair sales
2007-11-12
The 12th Algiers International Book Fair, under the theme "Freedoms and the Imagination in Arab Culture", came to a close on Friday. Although many titles were barred from the event, attendees clearly favoured religious books during the 10-day event.
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Algiers book fair bans journalist's prison tale
2007-11-04
Algerian authorities banned former Le Matin editor-in-chief Mohamed Benchicou's book "The Jails of Algiers" from the XII International Book Fair unde...
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Twelfth Algiers International Book Fair kicks off
2007-11-01
President Abdelaziz Bouteflika inaugurated the 12th Algiers International Book Fair (SILA) on Wednesday (October 31st), Algerian press reported. This...
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Algiers International Book Fair to open on Wednesday
2007-10-29
The 12th Algiers International Book Fair will open on Wednesday (October 31st) and run through November 9th, APS reported. More than 550 publishers f...
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France: Mediterranean literature festival dedicated to Algeria
2007-10-10
Algeria will be the guest of honour at the 3rd "Reading in the Mediterranean" festival, to be held in Perpignan, France from October 11th-13th, Liber...
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Tunis book fair celebrates African literature
2007-05-03
The 25th annual Tunis International Book Fair, which runs from April 27th – May 6th, focuses on African literature, culture and intellectual thought.
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Moroccan writer Driss Chraibi dies
2007-04-03
Moroccan novelist Driss Chraibi passed away Sunday (April 1st) in France at age 80. Chraibi was born in 1926 in El-Jadida, a town near Casablanca. He...
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Berber writing system adaptable to the modern age
2007-03-30
An international colloquium organized by the High Commission for Amazigh discussed the origins of the Tifinagh alphabet and the best ways to bring it back into modern usage.
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Libya hosts first Arab Digital Culture Conference
2007-03-07
On Monday (March 5th), Libya began the first Arab Digital Culture Conference. University scholars, researchers and specialists from Libya, Egypt, Jor...
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European Culture Week to start in Tunisia
2007-03-02
European Culture Week starts in Tunis and Bizerte on Friday (March 2nd) and in Kairouan on Saturday. This will be Tunisia’s first time hosting the ev...
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Book fair in Casablanca brings together Maghreb countries
2007-02-18
Intellectuals, writers and publishers from various countries of the world and the Maghreb region converged on Casablanca for the 13th International Book Fair. Religious and children's books were the biggest draw.
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Casablanca international book fair to kick off on Friday
2007-02-06
The annual Casablanca International Book Fair will kick off on Friday (February 9th). Minister of Culture Mohamed Achaâri said that the event will fe...
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Floating book fair in Libya
2007-01-04
The floating book fair aboard Logos II disembarked Wednesday (January 3rd) in Al-Sha'ap harbour in Tripoli. The floating book fair has 600,000 titles...
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Algerian academic pays tribute to artists with a new encyclopaedia
2007-01-03
Abrous Mansour has written an encyclopaedia on Algerian artists. He says he wants to restore the presence of Algerian artists.
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