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Our Arabic Typography

by Arlette Haddad-Boutros
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9780955648502
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Boutros International
  • Publisher Imprint: Boutros International
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 146
  • Original Price: USD 56.99
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 377 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): General

For over 40 years, Arlette Haddad-Boutros' typography has lived on the streets of Dubai, Lebanon, the screens of Apple and IBM, and the broadcasts of Al Arabiya. As the leading female pioneer in a field she helped define, Arlette now shares her experience to inspire the next generation of designers wanting to design Arabic type on Glyphs software, whether you are a graphic designer, a university student, or a typography enthusiast.

This comprehensive guide covers:

How to design Arabic letters from the ground up

  • Understanding proportions, spacing and rhythm
  • Joining Characters
  • Shapes and corners
  • Dots positioning
  • Components, overlaps and accents
  • Side bearing and spacing between characters
  • Kerning and ligatures
  • Designing smooth curves, corners and connections
  • About weights and instances
  • Harmonising Arabic and Latin type systems
  • Practical workflows using Glyphs
  • Real examples of Arabic and Latin typefaces
  • A visual exploration of Letraset and its historical impact.

Arlette Haddad-Boutros isn't just an author; she is a trailblazer. As the co-founder of the legendary Boutros Fonts with her husband Mourad Boutros, her work for giants like Letraset and Epson has set the global standard for Arabic typography. In this book, she distills decades of high-level industry experience into an accessible guide, teaching you not just how to make a font, but how to create a legacy in type.

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