22/04/2026
حفل مناقشة وتوقيع رواية "الناسخ: لا أحد يعود كما ذهب"، للكاتب والمصور: محمد الكاشف، والصادرة عن دار صفصافة للنشر.
القاهرة - مصر - 2026
Book Discussion and Signing: "The Scribe: No One Returns as They Went" By Writer and Photographer: Mohamed El Kashef
Published by Sefsafa Publishing House
Cairo - Egypt - 2026
Mohamed El Kashef is a poet and freelance photographer. Born in Faiyum in 1985, he graduated from the Department of History, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Minia University.
El Kashef possesses a unique visual perspective that blends technical mastery with the ability to manipulate light and angles to create cinematic compositions of exceptional quality. His expertise focuses on documenting social issues, folklore, and portraiture through a distinctive style that pays meticulous attention to detail. This approach ensures images of profound visual depth and clarity, reflecting the true identity of the place or person. This vision is evident in his numerous photographic projects to date, where he integrates visual composition skills with a passion for the philosophical analysis of imagery. This synergy lends his work an intellectual character that transcends traditional aesthetics to engage the viewer’s consciousness.
El Kashef’s creative roots extend into the realm of the Poem; writing was the primary catalyst and the spark that later shaped his visual awareness. For him, photography is nothing but "poetry written with light." In his early career, he was influenced by the work of the Syrian poet: Riad al-Saleh al-Hussein, drawing inspiration from his profound simplicity and ability to capture forgotten everyday details a quality reflected in his camera lens as he searches for the human essence.
This literary journey has culminated in the publication of five poetry collections:
- Perhaps the Sky Will Soften, Al-Naseem Publishing, 2016.
- Half a Spoon of Sugar, Al-Adham Publishing, 2023.
- A Mischievous, Not Unkind Boy, Tafra Publishing, 2023.
- Facing the World with a Lost Soul, Al-Naseem Publishing, 2024.
- As If I Am a Rose Overcome by Its Thorns, Al-Naseem Publishing, 2025.
These works represent a fundamental pillar of his creative project, where language flows to create the image, and the image transforms into a visual text that transcends documentation into the horizons of interpretation.
El Kashef is a member of the Literary Club at Itsa Culture House in Faiyum. He served as the official photographer for the Aswan International Women Film Festival (AIWFF) for its 3rd (2019) and 4th (2020) editions, as well as the official photographer for the Cairo Literary Forum (CLF) for its 6th (2024) and 7th (2025) editions.
His poems, journalistic features, and photo essays have been published across various websites and magazines. His work has been featured in interviews and profiles by: Al-Ahram (Daily and Evening), Akhbar Al-Nojoum, Raseef22, RE Cultural Platform, Masryat, Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, Bab Masr, Merit Digital Magazine, Radio and Television Magazine, Rose al-Yusuf, Funoun, Al-Thaqafa Al-Jadida, Al-Karma, Al-Qahira Cultural Newspaper, Al-Ummah Cultural Newspaper, and Akhbar Al-Adab.
"The Scribe: No One Returns as They Went" is El Kashef’s debut novel. The discussion featured writer and literary critic: Magdi Nassar, and novelist and short story writer: Wsam Genedy, moderated by screenwriter and novelist: Hend Mokhtar.
A special heartfelt thank you to my dear friend, the creative photographer: Yasmeen Ahmed Al-Azab, for her efforts and hard work in documenting the event and its details.
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