Tarek Shahin
Tarek Shahin (born 1982) is an Egyptian cartoonist and author. He is best known as the author and illustrator of the comic strip 'Al Khan', which first appeared on the pages of The Daily News Egypt newspaper in 2008, and continues to run independently on the series' website. Shahin's work has been recognised for its candid commentary on contemporary Egyptian society and character-driven themes.
Tarek Shahin
- Born
- 1982
- Nationality
- Egypt
- Occupation
- cartoonist · writer
- Languages
- Arabic · Egyptian Arabic
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Tarek Shahin (born 1982) is an Egyptian cartoonist and author. He is best known as the author and illustrator of the comic strip 'Al Khan', which first appeared on the pages of The Daily News Egypt newspaper in 2008, and continues to run independently on the series' website. Shahin's work has been recognised for its candid commentary on contemporary Egyptian society and character-driven themes.
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In 2017, 'Redemption: An Al Khan Series,' a three-part story, was launched, set in the aftermath of the Six-Day War in 1967. It was later published as a book: 'Redemption: An Egyptian Story.' Shahin is also a banker, according to the bio section of "As You Were," his fourth 'Al Khan' book.
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1982
Tarek Shahin born.
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- 1.Al Khan Comics. Al Khan by Tarek Shahin.
- 2.Menassat. Nothing compares to Egypt (or does it?). 3 September 2008.
- 3.Der Tagesspiegel. Opposition mit dem Zeichenstift. 14 April 2009.
- 4.London Book Fair. Tarek-Shahin London Book Fair 2012 Speakers.
- 5.Free Word Centre. Comedy in the Middle East?.
- 6.AUC Egypt News. Alumnus Cartoonist Breaks New Ground. 7 April 2009.
- 7.Paul Gravett. Current Comics In The Middle East: No Laughing Matter. 22 January 2012.
- 8.Al Khan Comics. Redemption: An Al Khan Series - Part One. 6 May 2017.
- 9.Al Khan Comics. Redemption: An Egyptian Story. 23 July 2018.
- 10.As You Were (Al Khan 4) Tarek Shahin on Amazon.
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