Ibn Shalaby, like many Egyptians, is looking for a job. Yet, unlike most
of his fellow citizens, he is prone to sudden dislocations in time.
Armed with his trusty briefcase and his Islamic-calendar wristwatch, he
bounces uncontrollably through Egypt's rich and varied past, with
occasional return visits to the 1990s. Through his wild and whimsical
adventures, he meets, befriends, and falls out with sultans, poets, and
an assortment of celebrities--from Naguib Mahfouz to the founder of the
city of Cairo. Khairy Shalaby's nimble storytelling brings this witty
odyssey to life.