'Cairo Eternal'

A bustling metropolis where the past and present merge conspicuously, the city of Cairo defies categorization. Here, stark contrasts are beautifully evident — the longest river in Africa is located not far from ancient pyramids set in a desert landscape, while contemporary developments such as the newly opened Grand Egyptian Museum co-exist with historical landmarks like the Great Sphinx of Giza. It's all captured in Assouline's 'Cairo Eternal', one of the newest additions to the publisher's growing 'Travel Series', and authored by Mai Eldib. Across these vibrant pages, readers are taken on a journey that includes an experience of the bustle of the Khan El Khalili bazaar, which is captured alongside snippets from the golden years of Egyptian cinema, the beauty of the city's intricately designed mosques and the lively flavors of local cuisine.