TY - BOOK AU - AbiFares,Huda Smitshuijzen TI - Arabic typography: a comprehensive sourcebook SN - 0863563473 (pbk.) AV - Z251.A6 A24 2001 PY - 2001/// CY - London PB - Saqi KW - Arabic type N1 - Includes bibliographical references (p. 244-246) and index N2 - 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 ER -