Fathi Ismail, known by his pen name Fathi Ismail, is an acclaimed Egyptian author born on February 1, 1975. With a diverse range of publications, he has made a significant impact on the literary scene. His notable works include "Magaat Min Lahn Aneid" (Fragments of a Stubborn Melody) in 2017, published by Emad Qatari Publishing Foundation and Arab House for Publishing and Distribution. He also published "Galbab Abyad" (White Robe) in 2019, a collection of short stories by the General Organization for Cultural Palaces (Regional Publishing).
In 2021, Ismail released "Ibtisamat Mubtasira" (Premature Smiles), a collection of short stories under the Egyptian General Authority for Books' "Creative Stories" series. He also published "Hi Assai" (She's My Cane) in the same year, a novel by Wow Publishing House, which received the prestigious Ehsan Abdel Qudous Award in 2020.
Other notable works by Fathi Ismail include "Raqsat Tango Akheera" (The Last Tango Dance) and the second editions of "Magaat Min Lahn Aneid" and "Galbab Abyad," both scheduled to be published by Kinzy Publishing Agency in 2023.
Throughout his career, Ismail has received several awards for his exceptional storytelling. He secured the second place in the Asyut Short Story Competition in 2017 for his work "Galbab Abyad." He also won the first place in the Harafesh Competition in 2017 for his story "Mahawlat Akheera lil Mawt" (One Last Attempt at Death). In the same year, his collection "Magaat Min Lahn Aneid" bagged the first place in the Emad Qatari Foundation competition. Ismail continued his success by winning the first place in the Harafesh Competition in 2019 for his story "Thawrat Al Mubtasireen" (Revolution of the Premature). Additionally, his collection "Galbab Abyad" secured the first place in the regional publishing category by the Ministry of Culture in 2019.
Fathi Ismail's dedication to his craft and the recognition he has received underscore his talent as a skilled and accomplished author. As he continues to captivate readers with his unique storytelling style, his contributions to the literary world are sure to leave a lasting impact.
