Video clips circulating on social media platforms documented a large demand for the signature of Saudi writer Osama Al-Muslim during his participation in the Algiers International Book Salon, which is being held in its 27th edition this year under the slogan “Africa writes the future.”
Osama Al-Muslim’s pavilion, which won the National Culture Award in Saudi Arabia, attracted thousands of visitors, especially young people who took a wide interest in his works.
The signing session for the novel “Fear” witnessed the arrival of hundreds of enthusiasts to obtain a copy signed by the Saudi novelist, which sparked a remarkable interaction in cultural circles.
Exhibition organizers #Algeria The International Book Association decided to cancel the book signing ceremony for the Saudi novelist “Osama Al-Muslim” due to crowding and crowding pic.twitter.com/NWrGiPRsxH
– Arabi21 (@Arabi21News) November 11, 2024
This incident comes after a similar success by Al-Muslim in Morocco and Egypt, where thousands gathered to obtain his signature.
Video clips of the crowding and stampede caused by Muslim fans spread, with reactions varying. Some activists considered this phenomenon “a positive sign of young people’s return to reading.”
A number of observers believed that this success embodies the Muslim’s fame in the Arab world, as one of them said: “It is evidence of the readers’ love for the writer and their passion for his works,” considering this as “an incentive for Arab writers to achieve such popularity.”
What is happening with the novelist Osama Al-Muslim is a stimulating matter for writers, as he deserves to be at the forefront of fame and glory and this appreciation, love and follow-up from all his fans in all Arab countries through book fairs in which Osama was the undisputed star.
What is happening with the novelist Osama Al-Muslim is a happy thing that has restored the writer’s prestige… pic.twitter.com/tJvuIlWLv0– Sami bin Ahmed Al Jassim (@samialjasim1) November 10, 2024
Al-Muslim was born on March 5, 1977 in the Saudi city of Al-Ahsa, and studied English literature at King Faisal University. Then he began his literary career in the world of historical fantasy, and became prominent thanks to his exciting stories and cinematic style that relies on deep dialogues, innovative names, and unexpected endings.
So far, he has published 32 novels, the most prominent of which are the “Khuf” series, “Arabistan Orchards,” and “The Hustle of Khasif,” and he is currently working on turning some of them into television series.
It is noteworthy that the Algiers International Book Salon was held this year with the participation of about 1,283 publishing houses representing 60 countries, including 267 Algerian and 361 Arab, to present about 300,000 titles.
The event witnessed the presentation of 480 cultural activities across various spaces.
The exhibition was known for its scrambles to acquire the books of some famous writers, such as Ahlam Mosteghanemi and Colonel Taher Zubairy.
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