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Celebrating Birthdays and Legacies

Celebrating Birthdays and Legacies

This May, we mark the birthdays of a distinguished group of AUC Press authors whose works continue to enrich discussions in history, culture, politics and literature. We invite you to join us in recognizing their lasting contributions to the world of books and ideas.

Explore Books about Palestine

Explore Books about Palestine

To commemorate the 78th anniversary of the Nakba on 15 May, we invite you to explore AUC Press’s recommended books on Palestine—titles that engage deeply with Palestinian history and culture.

The Animals of Ancient Egypt: Book Launch Recap

The Animals of Ancient Egypt: Book Launch Recap

This May, AUC Press celebrated the release of The Animals of Ancient Egypt: Then and Now, a remarkable collaboration between naturalist Richard Hoath and Egyptologist Salima Ikram.

Books in the News: April 2026

Books in the News: April 2026

See how AUC Press publications are being reviewed and discussed across major news and literary outlets.

AUC Press X ARCE 2026

AUC Press X ARCE 2026

AUC Press showcased a rich selection of Egyptology and archaeology titles at the meeting, highlighting its position as a leading publisher in Egypt and the Middle East, as well as a key international publisher in archaeology and Ancient Egypt.

Exploring Coptic Heritage

Exploring Coptic Heritage

For the 2026 Coptic holidays, we have curated a selection of books—an essential reading list for both scholars of Coptic heritage and general readers alike

AUC Press at the London Book Fair 2026

AUC Press at the London Book Fair 2026

The American University in Cairo Press participated in the 2026 London Book Fair, hosted at Kensington’s Olympia exhibition center during 10–12 March, and was represented through Ingram Academic & Professional…. READ MORE

Marking Youssef Chahine’s Centenary

Marking Youssef Chahine’s Centenary

The Arab National Project in Youssef Chahine’s Cinema by Malek Khouri is Now Available in paperback. A rigorous examination of the work of Egypt’s best-known filmmaker.

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