--- product_id: 52956311 title: "The Cosmic Script: Sacred Geometry and the Science of Arabic Penmanship" price: "€ 97.94" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/52956311-the-cosmic-script-sacred-geometry-and-the-science-of-arabic store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # Grid-based letter geometry 2-volume comprehensive set 7kg premium quality weight The Cosmic Script: Sacred Geometry and the Science of Arabic Penmanship **Price:** € 97.94 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📏 Unlock the cosmic code of Arabic calligraphy — where art meets science! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Cosmic Script: Sacred Geometry and the Science of Arabic Penmanship - **How much does it cost?** € 97.94 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/52956311-the-cosmic-script-sacred-geometry-and-the-science-of-arabic) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **A Collector’s Heirloom:** Experience a 7kg masterpiece that feels like a lifetime of scholarship. - • **Top-Rated Typography Treasure:** Join thousands of professionals inspired by a 4.9-star acclaimed work. - • **Cross-Cultural Artistic Fusion:** Explore the blend of Greek science and Islamic art in penmanship. - • **Two Volumes, One Timeless Legacy:** Dive deep with a beautifully crafted dual-volume slipcase edition. - • **Master the Geometry of Arabic Script:** Unlock the ancient grid system shaping centuries of calligraphy. ## Overview The Cosmic Script is a landmark two-volume set exploring the Proportioned Script of Arabic penmanship, tracing its origins to a unique fusion of Greek and Islamic scientific artistry. Authored by experts, it reveals the geometric grid underlying Arabic letterforms, enriched with historical, religious, and aesthetic insights. Weighing 7kg and housed in a premium slipcase, this edition is a must-have for designers, calligraphy enthusiasts, and scholars seeking a definitive resource on Islamic art and typography. ## Description This landmark study is the first comprehensive exploration of the ‘Proportioned Script’, an Arabic writing system attributed to the Abbasid wazir (minister) Ibn Muqla and the master scribe Ibn al-Bawwab that has dominated the art of Arabic and Islamic penmanship from the 10th century to the present day. Volume One, ‘Sources and Principles of the Geometry of Letters’, traces the origin of the Proportioned Script to the cross-cultural encounter between Greek learning and the scientific, artistic and philosophical pursuits of classical Islam. On the basis of instructions in surviving sources it identifies a grid module that serves as a common foundation for the design of all the Arabic letter shapes. In Volume Two, ‘From Geometric Pattern to Living Form’, the authors construct each of the letter shapes on the grid module and compare their findings to samples traced by two classical master scribes. They conclude by examining the religious, aesthetic and cosmological significance of the Proportioned Script in the wider context of the Islamic cultural heritage. Drs Moustafa and Sperl have succeeded in unearthing the very foundations of Arabic penmanship, with implications for the arts of Islam as a whole. Review: There are two beautifully produced volumes in a single slip case - There are two beautifully produced volumes in a single slip case. So far I have only looked through them briefly but think this is an extraordinary and important work. It should be of interest to any designer and I am looking forward to studying it slowly and carefully… Review: Amazing Publishing - I was blown away by how well this booked was published (and its weight ~7kg), best I have ever come across. The book itself feels like a lifetimes work, very detailed. A must for anyone interested in the Arabic language and calligraphy. And for £52 its a bargain. ## Features - Warning:Do not use near overhead power lines. - The Cosmic Script: Sacred Geometry and the Science of Arabic Penmanship - Product type: ABIS BOOK - Brand: THAMES & HUDSON LTD ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 53,871 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 26 in Typography in Graphic Arts 30 in Islamic Studies 85 in Religious History of Islam | | Customer Reviews | 4.9 out of 5 stars 27 Reviews | ## Images ![The Cosmic Script: Sacred Geometry and the Science of Arabic Penmanship - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61+wM0eCL5L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ There are two beautifully produced volumes in a single slip case *by L***S on 26 October 2015* There are two beautifully produced volumes in a single slip case. So far I have only looked through them briefly but think this is an extraordinary and important work. It should be of interest to any designer and I am looking forward to studying it slowly and carefully… ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing Publishing *by A***D on 30 May 2015* I was blown away by how well this booked was published (and its weight ~7kg), best I have ever come across. The book itself feels like a lifetimes work, very detailed. A must for anyone interested in the Arabic language and calligraphy. And for £52 its a bargain. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ More than just penmanship *by J***Y on 26 March 2015* I recieved this amazing slipcased set of books for as a gift recently. Whilst not something that I would normally have browsed on Amazon I must say that I found it enthralling The historical aspects were well written and the illustrations second to non! If you are at all interested in the craft of calligraphy but find that the normal 'how to books' are rather twee, then this is the book for you. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.gr/products/52956311-the-cosmic-script-sacred-geometry-and-the-science-of-arabic](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/52956311-the-cosmic-script-sacred-geometry-and-the-science-of-arabic) --- *Product available on Desertcart Greece* *Store origin: GR* *Last updated: 2026-08-07*