Artistic Tales… From the Notebooks of the Press of the Past

An Elegy for the State of Artistic Journalism

Journalist and art critic Taher Al-Bahi has published a new book, “Artistic Tales… From the Notebooks of the Press of the Past.” The book is an elegy for the state of artistic journalism that is on the verge of extinction.

The Golden Age of Artistic Journalism

The book takes us back to the time of the stars, the stars of the pen, and the role model for a generation of great artistic editors and innovative virgin journalism, bringing back the artistic editor, headed by Ahmed Saleh, Ahmed Ragab, Mustafa Amin, and others who were assassinated by the cinema of contractors, which presented distorted models of the artistic editor.

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Rediscovering Forgotten Gems

The author lists the reasons for his choice of the amazing artistic publications of the first half of the twentieth century, most notably: Al-Sabah, Al-Itnayn, Al-Kawakeb, Al-Fan, Al-Studio, Al-Shabaka, and Al-Maw’id, which he relied on, along with the publications that followed them, to publish forgotten gems in the history of the stars, diversifying between the arts of news, investigation, follow-up, and dialogue.

Al-Bahi reveals to the reader why he chose the arts press as a document and a record to enter the depth of artistic life without other means such as radio and television dialogue. The book also deals with a part of the autobiography of 15 artists from the good old days, based on what was published about them in print. It also presents some scattered studies to revive a memory immortalized by the arts press, which was a plate of various fruits, not distinguishing between one newspaper and another, decorated with freedom of speech and expression, and it did not lack addressing private life with boldness, politeness, intimacy and equality between the editor and the artist. The book “Artistic Tales”… Taher Al-Bahi’s elegy in mourning the print artistic press

The Artistic Press in Its Golden Age

The artistic press in its golden age, which the author declares his complete bias towards, did not attack an artist – except in rare cases – from some publications that resorted to blackmail, excitement, and gossip. There is no press in the world that is free from these plagues that always fall quickly, but most newspapers stood by the artist and supported him, so the artists did not skimp on their news and leaks, and even allowed them some gossip, humor, and jokes sometimes presented by the star himself! And involving the reader in interacting with his favorite star. The importance of artistic newspapers reached the point of the artist taking the editor on private and medical trips.

The artistic press, in short, was the most honest in documenting the stars’ journey, and based on it alone, the documents of this book come, which immortalizes the artistic press, the news of the closure of some of which was a grave mistake for which the editor, the artist, the reader, and the entire artistic movement paid the price. It is sad that its name has become preceded by (was)!!

Fascinating Stories and Insights

The book also includes: Why did the art press love Abdel Wahab? Every artist has his own mood, Madiha Yousry complains about fans, the story of folk dancing in Egypt and the leadership of Naima Akef before Farida Fahmy, the story of the “Ya Leil Ya Ain” band that preceded the Reda band, and why Umm Kulthum did not marry Mahmoud El-Sherif. Was Mustafa Amin the reason? Abdel Halim Hafez explains the stages of the effect of the anesthesia injection, Badia Masabni announces her repentance from Beirut, and this is the story of Laila Murad’s conversion to Islam and the story of granting the Medal of Perfection to Umm Kulthum… and many examples of the art of news as presented by the press of the time!!

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Conclusion

In conclusion, the book “Artistic Tales… From the Notebooks of the Press of the Past” is an interesting and fascinating read that offers a unique look into the world of artistic journalism. The book is a tribute to the journalists and artists who have dedicated their careers to documenting the lives and works of the stars. It is a valuable resource for those interested in the history of art and journalism and for those who appreciate the art of news-making.

FAQs

Q: What is the focus of the book “Artistic Tales… From the Notebooks of the Press of the Past”?
A: The book focuses on the artistic press in its golden age and its role in documenting the lives and works of the stars.

Q: What is the significance of the book?
A: The book is significant because it immortalizes the artistic press and offers a unique look into the world of artistic journalism.

Q: What are some of the stories and insights presented in the book?
A: The book presents fascinating stories and insights about the art of news-making, the artistic press, and the stars of the golden age of Egyptian cinema and music.

Q: Who is the author of the book?
A: The author of the book is Taher Al-Bahi, a journalist and art critic who has dedicated his career to documenting the history of art and journalism in Egypt.

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