Leading Arab and international writers celebrate the richness of the collection of the Museum of Islamic Art in this visually stylish volume, edited by Egyptian-British author Ahdaf Soueif. Contributors to the book include poets, novelists and artists, who bring new insights to a selection of objects ranging from 7th-century Qur’anic manuscripts, exquisite Islamic carpets, portraits of historical figures and a steel war mask. Contributors include William Dalrymple, James Fenton, Anton Shammas, Slavoj Zizek, and many more.
Language English/Arabic
Publication date 2011
ISBN
Hardback English 978-9992-142-60-8 Hardback Arabic 978-9992-142-61-5
Paperback English 978-9992-142-80-6 Paperback Arabic 978-9992-142-79-0