Stefan F. Moginet

Abundantly illustrated with examples, this book presents very clearly the evolution of styles of Arabic writing, with particular attention to the importance of the materials employed as stands and as tracing instruments, and to the difficult encounter of Arabic writing first with printing, then with computer technology.

From the reed pen to the computer is intended not only for all those curious about the extraordinary history of writing but also for graphic designers, calligraphers and artists. It will permit them to employ judiciously the existing styles and give them a logical basis for the creation of logos and new fonts.