Banipal 75: Celebrating 25 Years of Arab Literature Kevin Jared Hosein Skinner's language is accessible but

Skinner's language is accessible but crackles with apt surprise

and unsuspectingly welcomes Kito’s mother

One such applicant takes rooms hosted by a brilliant chess master

I see you hold it in your hands

Banipal 62 – A Literary Journey through Arab Cinema is a special collaboration with London’s SAFAR Arab film festival (13-18 September) and features articles and reviews on book and film pairs

Banipal 75: Celebrating 25 Years of Arab Literature Kevin Jared Hosein Skinner's language is accessible butThis is the last issue of Banipal, the independent literary magazine, marking 25 years of translating and publishing contemporary literature by Arab authors. Arabic literature will always need a magazine like Banipal. In fact, more than one. We're closing at No 75, not because the magazine is no longer necessary but because we, as central producers, can no longer continue to operate. We no longer have the physical energy necessary and believe that for