Souk el Kotob wal Warak is back in a new edition. This time, there will be books as usual, but there will also be paper. The event will take place on Saturday November 18 from 5 PM to 10 PM and on Sunday November 19 from 12 PM to 8 PM.
Souk el Kotob wal Warak is a reminder to everyone of the worth and importance of culture today as it holds a crucial and significant role now more than ever. At this event, visitors will find a place where they can breathe life into paper, where books become portals to understanding, empathy and growth.
Program Schedule and Participant List
Program
Saturday November 18
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Tawlet
Book signing of Le Prophète (The Prophet) by Zeina Abirached, published by Éditions Seghers. This year marks the centenary of Le Prophète, a philosophical tale that has achieved cult status and been translated globally. Zeina Abirached presents the first fully illustrated version of Gibran’s masterpiece.
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM | Tawlet
Climate Mural Workshop and Two Tones Workshop with Cedric Lecelier, an environmentally-focused role-playing game.
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Souk el Tayeb
Create your own bookmark with Brahim Samaha.
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Tawlet
Book signing of Escape Ghosn by Michèle Standjofski and Mohamad Kraytem, published by Samir Edition. The narrative recounts Carlos Ghosn’s escape from Tokyo to Beirut via Osaka and Istanbul, featuring direct scenes in cool colors, warm-colored flashbacks and off-frame fantastical images.
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Souk el Tayeb
Paper production workshop with Badria Osta from Papyrus Association.
Sunday, November 19
12:30 PM – 3:00 PM | Tawlet
“Story telling” for children with Saria Hanna Moutran.
1:00 PM – 3:30 PM | Tawlet
Writing workshop with Paule Hage.
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Souk el Tayeb
Drawing with Karim Karam in an expressive drawing workshop titled “Tangled Lines.”
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM | Tawlet
Climate Mural Workshop and Two Tones Workshop with Cedric Lecelier, focusing on environmental role-play.
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Souk el Tayeb
Paper production workshop with Badria Osta from Papyrus Association.
Participant List
Books
Book Yard
Ilyad
USJ
Youmi Books
Al Furat
Nidal Haddad
Librairie Dergham
Librairie Samir
Al Ayn
Diversi books
Samandal with Lena Merhej
Stationery
Zenobie
Vintage Sketchbooks
BTDT
Piece of Soul
Magazines
Rusted Radishes
Turning Points
Maza
Illustrations
Joseph Hallal
Christine C3
Kanmakan
Moitié Plein
Others
Paule Hajj
Wasta
Juzur
Karim Karam
Gallerie Zaman
Ferdinand
Head in the Stars
Fresque Du Liban
Beirut Vinyl
Postcards Mountains of Lebanon
Agenda Culturel
Badriya
Zaher el Souk
This article was originally published on the Agenda Culturel website.
