Saqi Books
Saqi Books is a leading independent publisher based in London, founded in 1983.
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Overview
Saqi Books is a leading independent publisher based in London. Founded in 1983 out of the pioneering Al Saqi Bookshop in Westbourne Grove, it was established to amplify bold, original voices from the Middle East, North Africa and the wider diaspora. It has evolved into a global publisher with a diverse and distinguished list, spanning genres and geographies. Its imprints include Telegram Books and The Westbourne Press.
History
Saqi Books was founded in 1983 out of the pioneering Al Saqi Bookshop in Westbourne Grove, one of the UK's first specialist booksellers of Arabic literature. It was established to amplify bold, original voices from the Middle East, North Africa and the wider diaspora. From its early focus on translated fiction, critical theory and political history, Saqi has evolved into a global publisher with a diverse and distinguished list. Its two imprints are Telegram Books and The Westbourne Press.
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