copyright © Huda Smitshuijzen AbiFarès, 2001
Published by Saqi Books, London
ISBN 0-86356-347-3
This is a comprehensive study, and practical reference, of Arabic letterforms and styles beginning with a concise historical overview of the development of Arabic typography through to modern designs and technological advancements.
REVIEWS:
'Astonishing . . . a masterwork . . . offers a thorough foundation in Arabic typography and type design.' --Ken Friedman," Design Research News"
'A sound volume for the student and interested professional alike. Further type design developments, will be assisted, if not provoked, by Arabic Typography.' --"Baseline"
In the twenty-first century, the widespread integration of computer technologies has brought text-based information into many facets of everyday life. This has caused en ever-growing interest in typography across many fields of visual communication, where text and letterforms play a central role in disseminating social trends and reflecting the spirit of the times.
Arabic Typography takes the reader through a comprehensive study of Arabic letterforms, starting with a concise historical overview of their development and styles, and proceeding to the latest design and technological advances. It attempts to establish the foundations for Arabic type design by drawing lessons from past practices and aesthetic conventions, in order to retain the enduring traits that are of relevance for improvement and innovation in future type design creations.
Going beyond the historical facts, Arabic Typography discusses modern design issues pertaining to the creation and production of letterforms, it presents Arabic typographic design as an essential communication tool that should marry functionality and legibility to aesthetic delight.
This book serves as a valuable reference on Arabic typography, and as an educational guide for design students, professionals and anyone who uses Arabic type and enjoys the visual appearance of this language and its letterforms.
copyright © Huda Smitshuijzen AbiFarès, 2001
Published by Saqi Books, London
ISBN 0-86356-347-3
2 comments
Arabic Typography
Dear Huda,
I am writing on behalf of Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar. I am trying to get hold of Arabic Typograhy for our professors and students in the Graphic Design Department.You might know Diane Michael who is one of the professors. I have contacted the publisher and they told me the rights have been reverted to you. We would really like to get this book I think at least 50-100 copies. Please let me know what you suggest.
Thanks
Nadia Khan
Bookstore Manager,
Virginia Commomwealth University Qatar
PO Box 8095,Doha,Qatar
TeleFax: +974 492 7220
nkahn@qatar.vcu.edu
in which library in beirut we can found the arabic typographie book
plz i want to know in which library in beirut we cant found the arabic typographie book for huda abi fares. bc i didn't found it.
plz replay in my email zazou_1999 @hotmail.com or zeinab512@hotmail.com