Arabic Type-Making in the Machine Age

Arabic Type-Making in the Machine Age

Author: Titus Nemeth

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2017-07-20

Total Pages: 537

ISBN-13: 9004349308

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Arabic is the third most widely used script in the world, and gave rise to one of the richest manuscript cultures of mankind. Its representation in type has engaged printers, engineers, businesses and designers since the 16th century, and today most digital devices render Arabic type. Yet the evolution of the printed form of Arabic, and its development from metal to pixels, has not been charted before. Arabic Type-Making in the Machine Age provides the first comprehensive account of this history using previously undocumented archival sources. In this richly illustrated volume, Titus Nemeth narrates the evolution of Arabic type under the influence of changing technologies from the perspective of a practitioner, combining historical research with applied design considerations.


The A to Z of Iran

The A to Z of Iran

Author: John H. Lorentz

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2010-04

Total Pages: 556

ISBN-13: 0810876388

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Alphabetically arranged entries cover key individuals; major events; important institutions and organizations; and significant economic, political, social, religious, and cultural issues.


Walford's Guide to Reference Material: Social and historical sciences, philosophy and religion

Walford's Guide to Reference Material: Social and historical sciences, philosophy and religion

Author: Albert John Walford

Publisher: London : Library Association Pub.

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 816

ISBN-13: 9781856043694

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A revised and updated guide to reference material. It contains selective and evaluative entries to guide the enquirer to the best source of reference in each subject area, be it journal article, CD-ROM, on-line database, bibliography, encyclopaedia, monograph or directory. It features full critical annotations and reviewers' comments and comprehensive author-title and subject indexes. The contents include: philosophy and psychology; religion; social sciences, sociology, statistics, politics, economics, labour and employment; land and property, business organizations, finance and banking, and economic surveys; economic policies and controls, trade and commerce, business and management, and law; public administration, social services and welfare, education, customs and traditions; geography; biography; and history.


Walford's Guide to Reference Material

Walford's Guide to Reference Material

Author: Albert John Walford

Publisher: London : Library Association

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 1176

ISBN-13: 9781856040440

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Volume 2 of this guide contains descriptions of 8300 plus critically evaluated & recommended reference resources available in all formats. Organized by Universal Dewey Classification, the topics covered are those usually found in the 100s--Philosophy & Psychology, 200s--Religion, 300s--Social Sciences, & the 900s--Geography, Biography & History. This volume particularly reflects the proliferation of travel & tourist guides, & reference works on Eastern Europe & Central Asia following the collapse of communism. Over the last few years an enormous expansion has also been noted of reference works in both religion & philosophy. Volume 1 covers Science & Technology. Volume 3 covers Generalia, Languages & Literature, & the Arts. Recommended in: Choice, Reference Reviews, American Reference Books Annual.


American Reference Books Annual

American Reference Books Annual

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 316

ISBN-13:

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1970- issued in 2 vols.: v. 1, General reference, social sciences, history, economics, business; v. 2, Fine arts, humanities, science and engineering.