beirut Archives - Elyssar Press

Book Launch: The Philosophical Dimension of Farid Al-Atrash’s Music

Virtual Launch of Dr. Renée B. Hage’s Book, البعد الفلسفي لموسيقى فريد الأطرش, The Philosophical Dimension Of Farid Al-Atrash

An interview with Renee B. Hage on Starz Radio

Renée B. Hage is the featured author about Farid Al Atrash on “Because of our Past” with Sakr Al Beaini. This is a weekly program from 𝐑𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐳 in Arabic that introduces subjects of art, culture, and community every Wednesday at 11:00 am PST or 9:00 pm GMT.

Countdown to SMOL Fair: Small Presses Gather for Virtual Fest

SMOL Fair is a virtual book fair happening “live” from March 19 to March 26, 2022. As a bonus share, Elyssar Press is giving away two copies of The Beirut Call to attendees.

Can Beirut Recover? Artists Reflect on the August 4th Blast in Lebanon

August 4th, 2021 marks the one-year anniversary of the devastating explosion in Beirut, Lebanon. Today, artists are still demanding change.

Art as a Political Tool: The Beirut Call Interview

This collection from Elyssar Press features the work of 21 artists, poets, professors, and activists, who together are exploring the theme of how—in the words of Dr. Mitri Raheb—“art is a necessity” and “a political tool.”