Heliopolis is a platform for connecting authors
from the Global South with the European market
The Core
With a strong foundation in promoting Global South literature, Heliopolis brings together a wealth of experience in connecting diverse literary voices with European audiences.
At Heliopolis we are committed to showcasing the richness and depth of literature from regions often underrepresented in mainstream markets.
The Beam
Curated Selection
Curated multilingual fiction and non-fiction from diverse regions and cultures
Diverse Perspectives
Fostering cross-cultural understanding through unique perspectives and narratives
Global Impact
Bridging cultural divides by connecting Global South literature with European readers
The Founder
I, Omar Amin, was born in Giza, Egypt and raised in modern day Heliopolis. As an Egyptian one comes to see the world in a unique perspective. Historically significant. Geographically centered. Ethnically diverse. For a country ruled by others for thousands of years, it is evident that it is they who became Egyptian, and Egyptians took them in.
Studying for my Bachelor’s degree at the American University in Cairo (AUC) I chose a subject I am most passionate about, Philosophy, and exploring it was divinely rewarding. It was soon after that I was made aware that I am to be the first Philosophy graduate in four years. During this time, being a lone philosopher, I would spend months in the deserts and mountains of Sinai practicing philosophy in solitude.
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