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Arabic Type Specimen Book

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    Arabic Type Specimen book cover

Finally, there will be an overview of Arabic type on the market.

    Arabic type design and typography is rapidly maturing. It has been overdue for a long time, but there are many encouraging activities of late. What is still desperately missing is a good overview of all typefaces available. Design sources of typefaces are often obscure or unknown; technical specifications are often missing. This situation is in the way of properly specifying Arabic type and will hold back further development in typographic quality.
    Arabic Type Specimen spreadArabic Type Specimen spreadArabic Type Specimen spread showing the one font of the Monotype Collection.

    With the help of all providers and designers of Arabic type this situation will change. The production of a book is under way that will show the specifications of all available typefaces. The book will also have an extensive introduction about the many technical aspects of Arabic fonts.

    If you're interested in purchasing the Arabic Type Specimen book, please let us know. Also as member of this Khatt Network for Arabic typography we will give you a price discount when the book becomes available.

      12 comments

      interested in purchasing the book Arabic Type Specimen book

      i really am!

      Nathalie Fallaha, 11 Aug 07, 12:33

      I want the book!!

      I am doing my research for my thesis year in arabic type design, I would LOVE to have this book

      fatima al bustani, 16 Aug 07, 13:15

      I need it!

      Looking forward to owning a copy

      ahmed alfank, 9 Oct 07, 20:45

      Arabic Type Specimen Book

      I would like to have the book. Can you please inform me when it is available?

      Thanks in advance!

      Albert-Jan Pool, 30 Oct 07, 12:56

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      I am interested too

      Elie Abou Jamra, 22 Nov 07, 08:46

      Please

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      Khalid Osman, 25 Nov 07, 13:10

      Arabic Type Specimen

      Khalid Osman, 25 Nov 07, 13:10
      I Love IT !!

      Khalid Osman, 25 Nov 07, 13:47

      Arabic Type Specimen

      I'm interested in having a copy!

      Najla Al Bassam, 14 Jan 08, 12:09

      me! me! me!

      I would love to lay my hands on a copy! When will it be released?

      Omar Al-Zo'bi, 22 Jan 08, 03:27

      FINALLY!

      It is a wonderful idea! When will it be released?

      Hassân Almohtasib, 10 June 08, 02:11

      question about book

      I am also interested in buying this book!
      When will it be available?

      Nina

      Nina Zidani-Hathout, 17 Aug 08, 21:51
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