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Celebrating the forthcoming publication of The Calligrapher's Secret

The new novel from the acclaimed Syrian writer Rafik Schami.
Date: 2010-08-03
On 15th October Arabia Books will publish The Calligrapher's Secret by the acclaimed Syrian writer Rafik Schami. This booklet includes an introductory essay on the political and social history of the Arabic script by Rafik Schami, as well as an extract from his forthcoming novel.
Click here to read the booklet online.
