Ahmed Khaled Tawfik Funeral - Egypt Today
CAIRO – 3 April 2018: Well-known Egyptian author Ahmed Khaled Tawfik passed away on Monday, April 2, at 55 years old, in Egypt’s Gharbiya governorate, leaving behind a legacy of science fiction and horror thrillers. He was a pioneer of horror and science fiction writing in Egypt and the Arab world.
Ahmed Khaled Tawfik Funeral - Egypt Today
He specialized in fantasy, and his works included illustrated books, short stories and novels. Tawfik wrote more than 500 titles - up to 22 books a year - all the while holding down a full-time job at Tanta University.
Ahmed Khaled Tawfik Funeral - Egypt Today
His unique writing style gathered a wide and diverse readership; many young Egyptians grew up reading his books, often finishing his novels in one sitting.
Ahmed Khaled Tawfik Funeral - Egypt Today
His dedicated readers - I as one of them - are steeped in deep pain, feeling the bitterness of losing not only their favorite writer, but a father and a mentor who influenced unforgettable years of their childhood.
Ahmed Khaled Tawfik Funeral - Egypt Today
Tawfik was best known for his pocket series, “Ma Wara Al-Tabia” (Supernatural), which gathered Egypt’s youth and became an essential part of their life. Through “Ma Wara Al-Tabia,” young Arab people got to know the protagonist, Dr. Refaat Ismail. Refaat Ismail became a star, and many young people were longing to read his adventures every month. Many began to refer to Tawfik as “Refaat Ismail,” in honor of the great character he created.
In 2008, he released his acclaimed dystopian novel “Utopia”. “Utopia” was a huge hit, and a continuation of the booming success of his “Ma Wara Al-Tabia” series. Set in Egypt in 2023, "Utopia" presents the two sides of the world: one where the rich live in compounds, and the other where the poor are overwhelmed by their poverty.
He wrote other series such as “Fantasia” and “Safari.” Tawfik wrote many adult novels beside “Utopia,” such as “Like Icarus,” and “In the Rat Path.” Tawfik was the Arab world’s best-selling author of horror and fantasy genres. He wrote to satisfy himself first, and that is why he managed to satisfy his readers.
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