Lehnert and Landrock, 44 Sharif St. (tel. 393 5324) also has a wide selection. Open Mon.-Sat. 9:30am-l:30pm and 3:30-7:30pm. Madbuli in Tala’at Harb Sq. (tel. 75 64 21), and the bookstores in the Nile Hilton and other major hotels offer a selection of books on Egypt. Open daily 10am-10:30pm. For an astounding collection of rare books and manuscripts go to L’Orientaliste, 15 Kasr an-Nil (tel. 75 34 18). Open Mon.-Sat. 10am-7:30pm. Foreign Newspapers and Magazines: Largest collection is at the kiosks along Tala’at Harb Sq., near AUC, or at the intersection of July 26 and Hasan Sabri St., Zamalek. They stock Time, Newsweek, The New York Times, and many major European titles.

American Cultural Center: 4 Ahmed Ragheb St., Garden City (tel. 76 27 04), across from the British Embassy. If you’ll be in Egypt for at least 6 months you are eligible to join. To do so, take along your passport (any nationality) and 2 photos. Members can take out books and watch videos in the library. Occasional free films and lectures. Open Sun.-Fri. 10am-4pm; winter Mon. and Wed. 10am-8pm, Tues.. Thurs. and Fri. 10am-4pm.

British Council: 192 An-Nil St., Agouza (tel. 345 3281), 1 block south of July 26 St. There is a large library (membership LE40 for 1 year) with everything from books to computer software. Also sponsors performances by visiting British cultural groups. Open Mon.-Thurs. and Sat. 9am-2pm and 3-8pm, Fri. 9am-2pm. Photography and Film Developing: Film and processing is less expensive outside of the major hotels. Actina, 4 Tala’at Harb St. (tel. 75 72 36). Open Mon.-Fri. 8am-8pm, Sat. 8am-l:30pm. Kodak, 20 Adly St. (tel. 394 2263), or 159 JiUy 26 St., Zamalek (tel. 740 36) has 1-hr, processing (LE2 extra). Open Mon.-Sat. 9am-9pm. Antar Photo, 180 Tahrir St. (tel. 354 0786), in Bab al-Louq Sq., is known for high-quality processing.