News out of Egypt

The political turmoil in Egypt is having an impact on its book industry, its writers and its libraries. Here are some of the news reports:

The Cairo Book fair, which was due to start on January 29, has been cancelled {source LATimes}.

The International Publishers Association has reported that its vice president "is under attack, physically," and that people on th street are defending him. Bulletins are being posted on Twitter @ipasecretary {source Publishers Marketplace}

The Guardian is reporting that Alexandria youth 'protecting library from looters'

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