Thaalibia Publishing
| Industry | Publishing |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1895 |
| Founder | Kaddour Roudoci, Ali Roudoci |
| Headquarters | Algiers , Algeria |
Area served | Algeria, North Africa |
Key people | Kaddour Roudoci, Ali Roudoci |
| Products | Religious literature, Sufi teachings, literary works, nationalist ideologies, art and cultural subjects |
Number of employees | Significant number of craftsmen and employees |
Thaalibia Publishing (Arabic: المطبعة الثعالبية) is a publishing firm based in Algiers, Algeria, founded in 1895. It focuses on religious literature, Sufi teachings, literary works, nationalist ideologies, as well as art and cultural subjects. The company developed an extensive distribution system throughout Algeria and the broader North African region.
History
Acknowledged as the pioneering Algerian publishing company during the period of French colonialism, Thaalibia Publishing was created by Kaddour Roudoci (1876–1946) alongside his brother Ali Roudoci. The enterprise engaged a significant number of craftsmen and employees to facilitate its publishing activities.
Publications
Among the notable titles produced by Thaalibia Press are:
- Thaalibia Quran editions spanning from 1905 until 1971
- Mukhtasar Khalil, published in 1903
- The Thaalibia Catalog released in 1928
- Matn al-Assimia, also issued in 1928