Progetto Kitab: ADD Editore
Prima puntata di "Progetto Kitab" con la casa editrice ADD Editore che ha presenti nel suo catalogo ben 17 libri affini al nostro progetto "Coach Wooden and me" di Kareem…
“Being Arab” of Samir Kassir
An essay of rare power and clarity, a testament left by the author for the whole Arab world. In his latest essay, Samir Kassir will show us the causes of…
“Arabpop” curated by Chiara Comito and Silvia Moresi
Arabpop is a magnificent anthology that fully explores post Arab Spring pop culture, resulting in an essential text for those who want to approach the contemporary Arab world Arabpop: art…
Fairouz, star ambassador
One of the most beloved Arab singers of every era and every century, undisputed queen of the post Umm Kulthum. The Lebanese legend marked the second part of the twentieth…
The 5 best books read in 2020 (and 5 honorable mentions)
The 5 most beautiful and significant titles read this year and 5 honorable mentions Preamble The list is not in order of pleasantness but in chronological order, except for the…
3 must-see books from: Lebanon
3 incredible books to discover Lebanon, one of the most fascinating and particular countries in the world Small but necessary premise This is not a ranking but a suggestion for…
Dagon, between Lovecraft and the Phoenicians
Lovecraft's second tale, Dagon, is deeply tied to the biblical and Mesopotamian imagery, providing the reader with very interesting anecdotes of "divine mutations". Dagon according to Lovecraft The story of…
A brief history of anti-Islamic prejudices in Europe
What are the roots of anti-Islamic prejudices in Italy and Europe? In this precious text by Bausani we will delve deeply into history making truly amazing discoveries The Italian school…
“Beirut 75” by Ghada Samman
A book that bewitches by style and rhythm, taking us by taxi to Beirut to discover the "hellish" life that was lived there in 1974, just one year before the…
Turmeric, the golden spice of Bengal
Turmeric is one of the best known and most famous spices of antiquity, so incredible in taste and appearance, that it overwhelmingly fits into Bengali culture (and beyond) Turmeric, the…
