Thaalibia Publishing
Publishing house in Algiers
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Thaalibia Publishing (Arabic: المطبعة الثعالبية) is an Algerian publishing house based in Algiers and founded in 1895. It publishes books in religion, Sufism, literature, nationalist thought, and art as well as culture.[3] Thaalibia Publishing had a wide distribution network within Algeria and North Africa.[4][5]
PredecessorRodosi press
Founded1895 - 1896[1]
FounderKaddour Roudoci, Ali Roudoci
Country of originAlgeria
| Predecessor | Rodosi press |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1895 - 1896[1] |
| Founder | Kaddour Roudoci, Ali Roudoci |
| Country of origin | Algeria |
| Headquarters location | Number 1, Mustapha Ismail Street, Casbah, Algiers[2] |
| Distribution | Algeria, North Africa |
| Publication types | Thaalibia Quran |
| Nonfiction topics | Quran, Sunni books |
History
Thaalibia Publishing is considered the first Algerian publishing house to have been founded under the rule of French Algeria.[6] It was established by Kaddour Roudoci (1876 - 1946) [7][8] together with brother, Ali Roudoci. The enterprise employed tens of artists and workers.[9]
Publications
Thaalibia press published well-known books as:[11]
- Thaalibia Quran since 1905 til 1971.[12][13]
- Mukhtasar Khalil in 1903.[7]
- Thaalibia Catalog in 1928.[14]
- Matn al-Assimia in 1928.[15]