Author Chronicles the 45-Year History of Riyadh International Book Fair

Researcher and author Mansour bin Mohammed Al-Asaf has penned a comprehensive book detailing the history of book fairs in Riyadh, shedding light on their origins, evolution, and accomplishments. Enriched with a collection of images, documents, and tables, the book delves into the narrative of the Riyadh International Book Fair, tracing its beginning on King Saud University's premises from its inaugural edition in 1978 to its 26th edition in 2022. Al-Asaf meticulously documents the early days of the fair, tracks its evolution, and showcases its triumphs, offering a documentary-style account and historical archive of recent editions. Today, the Riyadh International Book Fair is an important international cultural platform that fosters a dynamic cultural landscape in the Arab world. Over its extensive history, the fair has witnessed significant developments, notably an increase in participating publishing houses whose number surged from 120 at the inaugural fair in 1978 to an impressive 2,000 this year. So urce: Saudi Press Agency