Banipal Books
Banipal Publishing was founded in 1997 by Iraqi author Samuel Shimon and British editor Margaret Obank, to publish inspiring, unknown works of contemporary Arab authors in English translation (and occasionally in their original English, or other language) through the thrice-yearly Banipal magazine, which over 25 years, 1998–2022, achieved worldwide recognition and reputation. Their books imprint Banipal Books publishes decisive works from the wealth of Arabic-language memoir, fiction and poetry being published today and open a much-needed dialogue with this diverse, rich and empathetic literature.