Cairo International Book Fair 2022 – in pictures

  • The 53rd Cairo International Book Fair opened with a sizeable turnout. EPA
    The 53rd Cairo International Book Fair opened with a sizeable turnout. EPA
  • Publishers from 51 countries are participating in the 53rd edition of the Cairo International Book Fair. AP
    Publishers from 51 countries are participating in the 53rd edition of the Cairo International Book Fair. AP
  • The book fair is an opportunity to intensify ongoing efforts to invigorate a seemingly dying industry hit hard by the unregulated spread of ebooks and the rising prices of paper and printing. EPA
    The book fair is an opportunity to intensify ongoing efforts to invigorate a seemingly dying industry hit hard by the unregulated spread of ebooks and the rising prices of paper and printing. EPA
  • A man selects a series of religious books at the annual Cairo International Book Fair. AP
    A man selects a series of religious books at the annual Cairo International Book Fair. AP
  • Considered one of the most popular annual events on the Egyptian capital's calendar, the fair draws millions of people to its halls every year. EPA
    Considered one of the most popular annual events on the Egyptian capital's calendar, the fair draws millions of people to its halls every year. EPA
  • More than 1,000 publishers are participating in this year's fair. EPA
    More than 1,000 publishers are participating in this year's fair. EPA
  • The fair will run until February 7, 2022. EPA
    The fair will run until February 7, 2022. EPA
  • Egypt's Identity – Culture & the Question of the Future is the theme of this year's fair, which also featured hologram technology in one of the interactive exhibits. EPA
    Egypt's Identity – Culture & the Question of the Future is the theme of this year's fair, which also featured hologram technology in one of the interactive exhibits. EPA