Hi,
I spoke with McGill’s Islamic Studies Liaison Librarian, Sean Swanick. His suggestions:
AUC Press (http://www.aucpress.com/); contact Leila Books in Egypt (http://www.leilabooks.com/); contact Suleiman’s in Lebanon (http://www.sulaimansbookshop.com/index.html).
Good luck!
Julie
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Date: Mon, 28 Mar 2011 15:22:21 -0400
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Subject: [ARLIS-L] Help Finding a Publisher of Art Books in Arabic
Greetings all! Hope you were inspired by your time at the Conference!
I have had an inquiry from a friend working with the Metropolitan Museum of Art on the publication of a catalog about the Met's collection of Islamic art. He is looking for a publisher of art books in Arabic with which the Met can partner to translate the catalog into Arabic and which can distribute the volume to outlets (librarians, bookstores, etc.) in the Arab-speaking world. The company would not necessarily have to arrange for printing.
Do any of you know of a publisher who might be suitable for this kind of project? Please send me any and all suggestions, which will be very gratefully received.
Many thanks in advance.
Moira
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Moira Steven, Library Director
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