AbiFares, Huda Smitshuijzen,  1965- <br/><br/>
Arabic typography :  a comprehensive sourcebook / 
Huda Smitshuijzen AbiFarès. 
 - London :  Saqi,  2001. 
 - 263 p. :  ill. ;  26 cm. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (p. 244-246) and index. 
<br/><br/> 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. Going beyond the historical facts, this book discusses modern design issues - pertaining to the creation of letterforms and to modern Arabic typographic design - as a communication tool marrying functionality to aesthetic delight. 
<br/><br/><br/>Includes passages in Arabic. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>0863563473 (pbk.) 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2001-536131 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Arabic type.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>Z251.A6  / A24 2001