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Events of the Cairo International Book Fair in its 56th edition for the year 2025:
With the launch of the
Cairo International Book Fair in its 56th edition for the year 2025, the prices
of the displayed books vary between discounted editions starting from one pound
and higher-priced books that target academics and specialists due to their high
scientific and cultural value. This year, the book "Encyclopedia of Fath
Al-Fattah," which is displayed in the religious books section, topped the
list of the most expensive books at the fair. An official from Ibn Hazm
Publishing House mentioned that the encyclopedia consists of 71 volumes priced
at 30,000 pounds. This encyclopedia is considered an important reference for
researchers and students of knowledge, making it a point of interest for
visitors interested in religious and heritage studies.
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| Cairo International Book Fair 2025 |
Events and activities of the fair:
During the large
number of new releases and the rising prices of books. The large number of new
releases and the high prices of books, there was a strong turnout at many
cultural and artistic events and activities. The discounted books section was
the most appealing for visitors, along with the children's section which hosted
interactive workshops and entertaining educational theater shows for children,
making it a main attraction for families. The discounted book section at the
Cairo Book Fair stands out as a golden opportunity for reading enthusiasts,
where visitors can acquire books at symbolic prices suitable for all classes.
Among the special offers, there is a group of books available for only 2
pounds. To meet the needs of readers from various categories, the Cairo
International Book Fair allocated Hall No. 6 for displaying discounted books,
which is a first-time occurrence. This hall includes many Egyptian and Arab
publishing houses showcasing books at reduced prices. It contains the most
attractive booths, such as the Egyptian General Book Organization, which
experiences great turnout and crowding due to massive discounts on books that
start from one pound, as well as the Cultural Palaces Authority's booth in Hall
No. 1, featuring important translated world literature that starts at prices of
2 pounds. The Azbakeya Wall booth witnesses notable turnout during the book
fair every year, distinguished by its special prices that attract the audience.
The booth dedicated to Azbakeya libraries saw a heavy turnout on the eleventh
day of the fair as visitors flocked to buy books at reduced prices. Among the
most popular offers among readers are sets of books priced starting from 10 to
15 pounds, while some volumes range from 30 pounds or more.
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Discounted book offers and various publishing houses:
In addition to the
dedicated hall, the fair provides a discounted books section affiliated with
the General Book Organization, which includes a selection of books from various
fields starting from 5 pounds per book. The works in the discounted section include
several heritage books as well as distinct publications that were released
earlier, and the section sees a good turnout from visitors. The Egyptian
General Book Organization participates in the 56th edition of the Cairo
International Book Fair 2025 with a wide range of books and publications
covering many cultural, historical, and intellectual fields. In line with the
organization's commitment to providing books at affordable prices for everyone,
its booth in the fair offers special deals at symbolic prices, including
significant discounts on numerous publications, providing visitors an
opportunity to acquire valuable releases at very special prices. Among the
notable offers at the booth, the organization presents a collection of
historical volumes that recount important events in the history of Egypt and
the Arab world, such as the volumes about Al-Zahir Bey bars that document the
life and events of this important historical leader. These volumes are
available at very reduced prices compared to their usual prices in the markets,
making it a great opportunity to collect historical books that contribute to
broadening the reader's horizons. Ibdah Publishing and Distribution House stated
that the turnout is reasonable, but the purchase rate is low due to high
prices, yet they offer discounts of up to 30% on books. There is a collection
of books at a price of 150 pounds and a reduced section where prices go down to
50 pounds. They also have a booth in the discount hall, where books range from
10 to 20 pounds each. The Ibhar Publishing House, through Mohammed Nabil, the
publishing manager, stated that they offer discounts on a collection of
classics by Abbas Al-Akkad, Ghassan Kanafani, Taha Hussein, and the esteemed
Mahmoud Taymour through their project to revive the heritage. Some classical
translations are available at a reduced price of 60 pounds per book, and for
the new 2025 releases, they provide a 20% discount and student discounts of up
to 25%. They confirm that the turnout this year is good. The Lebanese Egyptian
Publishing House announced that the offers include all books with discounts
reaching 20%, while some books achieve discounts of up to 40% and even 50%.
They confirm that the turnout this year is excellent. As for Al-Riwaq
Publishing House, they offer a deal on a collection of 10 books at a price of
200 pounds, confirming that all books have varying discounts depending on their
type. The Saqr Publishing House stated that they have discounts on Sherlock
Holmes adventure books for 50 instead of 100 pounds, and Hitchcock books for 75
instead of 150 pounds. They also have two volumes of "Crime and
Punishment" priced at 250 instead of 500 pounds and the collection of
"One Thousand and One Nights," which consists of 1,001 stories in
four parts priced at 350 instead of 500 pounds. They offer Arabic-English
translated books for 75 instead of 150 pounds, and Mandela's book for 50
instead of 100 pounds, along with four coloring boards for 50 instead of 100
pounds, and 45 educational cards for children, and three coloring books with a
free box of colors for 40 pounds, and notebooks for 25 pounds. The Al-Zyyat
Publishing House stated that they offer discounts starting from 20% and
reaching 80% on all previous year's issues, confirming that the turnout this
year is huge due to excellent organization. The Sanabel Al-Kitab Publishing
House stated that they provide offers on all releases reaching 40%, confirming
that the turnout this year is very good.
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Participation of Cairo University:
Dr. Ahmed Al-Nasr from
Cairo University Publishing House stated that there are many offers available
in every field related to Cairo University across all specializations. We
provide awareness campaigns for children in cooperation with the Early Childhood
College. We also offer campaigns about tumors and other diverse
specializations. There is a publication of research and language translation
participation with the latest publications from Hermus for Cairo University’s
translation project with translations of over 100 books. The central library is
participating with some books and European grants available at our booth with
significant discounts. All these services are offered by Cairo University to
all visitors of the fair. He noted that the turnout is relatively good.
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Public turnout at the fair:
The Cairo
International Book Fair in its 56th edition, organized by the Egyptian General
Book Organization, chaired by Dr. Ahmed Behieddin Al-Assasi, recorded a large
audience presence, with around 375,454 visitors reported on Monday, February 3,
2025, bringing the total visitor count to date, over eleven consecutive days,
to 4,770,684, which is close to five million visitors since the opening of the
fair to the public. The 56th edition of the Cairo Book Fair features 1,345
publishing houses from 80 countries, with 6,150 exhibitors of literary and
intellectual publications, and participation from 80 countries representing
continents around the world. Among them are more than 10 countries
participating for the first time, including Chile, Belgium, Congo, Romania,
Bulgaria, Austria, Belize, Peru, the Netherlands, Suriname, Colombia, Vietnam,
Tanzania, Singapore, and Bolivia. The fair also includes a rich cultural
program featuring more than 600 varied events, reflecting the commitment of
various cultural entities to participate in this significant cultural
celebration.