The 55nd edition of the Beirut Book Fair will be held in the Lebanese capital, on December, 2. 11 countries, 20 organizations, 53 Arab and 180 Lebanese publishing house take part in this year\'\'s event. Beirut’s Arab Book Fair has taken place every year since 1956. The Book Fair was first held at the American University of Beirut’s West Hall. In the mid-1950s, it was the first event of its kind in the Arab world. The Beirut Book Fair is traditionally an opportunity to find out about local and regional productions. (QNA) f l