Egyptian craftsmen
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There are people who contributed to shaping the features of this country and the history of its residents' lives, without receiving their share of the spotlight, love, and recognition. In this book, some of their biographies are presented. Enjoyable chapters introduce us to more than 30 personalities who influenced the lives of Egyptians, from the inventor of 555 Cologne and Cleopatra cigarettes and Corona chocolate to the engineer of Cairo Tower and the idea of destroying the Bar Lev Line with water.
About the author: Omar Taher, born in Upper Egypt in the mid-seventies. He has published several books including: "The Prophet's Effect: Short Stories Inspired by the Biography," "Radio of Songs: A Personal Biography of Singing," "Starch and Glucose Company: An Open Script," and the translation of Paulo Coelho's novel "Near the River Pidra," "Cairo Paving: A Satirical Photo Album," "Spice Road: Short Stories," "Dogs Don't Eat Chocolate: Birma Tales," "It Looks Ruined: A Social Satirical Album."
He has written several films for cinema including: "You Are Flying," "A Day That Doesn't Matter," and "Captain Egypt."
He has published several poetry collections including: "Coffee and Chocolate," and "A Journey to the Wall."
He has written lyrics for many artists including: Asalah, Rami Sabry, Ahmed Adawiya, Cairokee, Souad Masi, Ahmed Saad, and Muhammad Assaf.
He has presented several radio programs including: "My Friend," "The Road to Abdeen," and "Saw God" with Aziz El Shafie.
He has hosted several TV programs including: "Original Egyptian," and "Crazy with Coca-Cola."
He has written several plays including: "Oh, Going Up the Castle," and "Goblin Work."
He wrote the cartoon series "Super Henedy."
He has received several awards, including the Best Columnist Award in 2015 in a poll by Youth Magazine, and his book "Radio of Songs" won the Best Book Award in 2015 in a poll by libraries and readers.
He has written for most Egyptian newspapers and magazines.

