Academic Bookshop Co. is founded, beginning a lasting relationship with readers in Egypt.
Academic Bookshop Co. · Egypt
The Passion of Reading
Founded in Egypt in 1977, Academic Bookshop Co. is a bookseller, publisher, importer and distributor connecting readers with international, academic and Arabic books.
Explore our books
Our story
A journey shaped by books
From a bookseller founded in Cairo to a trusted bridge between publishers and readers, our story keeps moving with knowledge.
Our work expands from bookselling into distribution, bringing a broader range of titles to the market.
International and academic books broaden our reach across disciplines and interests.
Arabic publishing adds locally relevant voices and titles to our work.
Digital and e-commerce channels make discovery and access easier for more readers.
We connect readers, students, academics, institutions and publishers through books.
Who we are
Many ways to bring books closer
As bookseller, publisher, importer and distributor, we work across the book world to make knowledge easier to find.
International books
Books and ideas from publishing communities around the world.
Academic & professional
Resources for study, research and professional practice.
Arabic publishing
Arabic titles that contribute to a rich reading culture.
Import & distribution
Connecting publishers and books with the Egyptian market.
Book fairs & events
Creating opportunities to meet, discover and share books.
Online bookstore
A convenient place to explore books and find your next read.
Our strength
Knowledge, connected.
Since 1977Long-standing experience in the Egyptian book market
800+Arabic titles published
ThousandsOf international titles to discover
One purposeAcademic · Professional · General books
Our publishing & international partners
Partners in Knowledge
Working with leading publishers and publishing partners to bring knowledge and books to readers in Egypt.
Our community
For every curious mind
We serve a diverse community whose learning, work and imagination are shaped by books.
Universities & academics
Schools & teachers
Students
Professionals
Libraries & institutions
Readers & book lovers
Why ABC
A trusted place for books
Experience, global connections and local understanding—working together to move knowledge forward.
Experience you can trust
Global publishers, local expertise
Academic knowledge, within reach
From publisher to reader
Online and offline
Driven by the passion of reading
Let’s Keep Knowledge Moving.
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