Our Arabic Typography - Arlette Haddad-Boutros

Autor: Arlette Haddad-Boutros

Editorial: Boutros International

Año: 15/10/2026

ISBN: 9780955648502

Encuadernación: Tapa blanda

Páginas: 146 pp.

Idioma: eng

EAN: 9780955648502

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 rhythmJoining CharactersShapes and cornersDots positioningComponents, overlaps and accentsSide bearing and spacing between charactersKerning and ligaturesDesigning smooth curves, corners and connectionsAbout weights and instancesHarmonising Arabic and Latin type systemsPractical workflows using GlyphsReal examples of Arabic and Latin typefacesA 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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