Islamic art and the museum

A unique, multi-authored volume on the issues and politics of curating Islamic art in the twenty-first century.

The gulf cooperation council states

Exhaustive analysis of the political economies of the GCC States since the oil boom of the 1970s to the present.

Woman life freedom

Jina Mahsa Amini’s death at the hands of Iran’s Morality Police on 16 September 2022 sparked widespread protests across the country. Women took to the streets, uncovering their hair, burning headscarves and chanting ‘Woman Life Freedom’ – ‘Zan Zendegi Azadi’  in Persian and ‘Jin Jîyan Azadî’ in K...

The dispossessed generation: youth in the middle east and north africa

The Arab uprisings of the early 2010s raised hopes for the development of more democratic structures and better living conditions for millions in the region. Instead, they were followed by authoritarian backlash, civil wars, economic collapse and food and energy insecurity. Young people are often...

An optimum base for pricing middle eastern crude oil

A well-researched offering a systematic framework to explain the optimal use of exhaustible natural resources.

The quarter

These recently discovered stories by Nobel Laureate Naguib Mahfouz take us deep into the beating heart of Cairo

Nicosia beyond barriers

Unique volume of writings from both sides of the divide (Turkish/Cypriot) in Nicosia, the world’s last divided capital

Zeina

New edition of classic novel about motherhood and resilience, set against the backdrop of revolution in Egypt, by the leading Arab feminist writer

Rembrandt, vermeer and the dutch golden age

Louvre Abu Dhabi exhibition catalogue including over 100 artworks by Rembrandt, Vermeer and other leading Dutch artists, as well as essays by key curators.

Winds of change

Enriching our understanding of the contemporary affairs of the MENA region, Winds of Change is essential reading for achieving peace, socio-cultural progress and prosperity in the region.

Colour, light and wonder in islamic art

An original investigation into the aesthetics of colour in pre-modern Islamic world

The fall of the imam

New edition of key novel by Egypt’s foremost feminist: a call to arms against those who use religion to control women

Legacy of empire

A highly readable, dispassionate account of Britain’s imperial legacy in the Middle East, and its role in shaping the modern history of Palestine and Israel. An essential primer on the historical roots of the conflict.

Revolt against the sun

The first study of Iraqi female poet, Nazik al-Mala’ika, one of the most important Arab poets of the twentieth century

Madam atatürk

An international bestseller, this is the vivid biography of Latife Hanım, Kemal Atatürk’s wife – a hugely significant figure in the birth of modern Turkey

Arabicity

Beautifully produced volume, including over 150 artworks by 50 contemporary Arab artists, whose ground-breaking works reflect the pulse of region

The sultan's feast

Fifteenth-century Egyptian cookbook providing a unique insight into the rich Arab culinary tradition, available in English for the first time

Two women in one

New edition of classic novel by Egypt’s foremost feminist author with a new foreword by multi-Emmy award winner Deeyah Khan

A map of absence

This landmark collection is the first to bring together seminal writings by Palestinian writers about the Nakba in one volume.

Khatt

Bringing together over 200 colour photographs, this is a beautifully produced source-book on calligraphy found across cities in Egypt.

And then god created the middle east and said “let there be breaking news”

Hilarious collection of quotes and drawings from Middle East Twitter satirist Karl reMarks, the online sensation with over 120,000 followers.

The battle for british islam

Timely examination of the state of Islam in Britain today by a leading female Muslim human rights campaigner.

Coping with uncertainty

Ground-breaking volume is the first comprehensive study on youth in the MENA region, based on 9000 interviews across nine countries.

Don't panic, i'm islamic

Commissioned in response to Trump’s travel ban, this provocative, unique satirical collection challenges stereotypes about Muslims and other minorities.

Nabil anani

The first monograph of pioneering Palestinian artist Nabil Anani, considered to be a founder of the contemporary Palestinian art movement.

This arab is queer

This ground-breaking anthology features the compelling and courageous memoirs of eighteen queer Arab writers – some internationally bestselling, others using pseudonyms. Here, we find heart-warming connections and moments of celebration alongside essays exploring the challenges of being LGBTQ+ an...

A to z of arabic-english-arabic translation

Much-needed addition to the field, the A to Z is aimed at university-level students of translation and professional translators alike.

The muslim brotherhood

This detailed and definitive work is the essential guide to understanding the forces shaping the Arab world today.

Tehran studio works

A retrospective on one of Iran's leading contemporary artists.

Kahlil gibran

"If there is a man who can read The Prophet without a singing in the heart as of music born within, that man is indeed dead to life and truth."--The Chicago Post

Belonging and globalisation

A collection of important contributions to the global discussion of place and identity from leading artists and cultural critics.

Galpa

Heart of beirut

Over centuries, the Bourj has come to embody pluralism and tolerance as an “open museum of tolerance.” In 2005, former Prime Minister Rafiq al-Hariri was assassinated, and the Bourj witnessed extraordinary scenes of popular, multi-faith protest. Once again, Samir Khalaf argues, the heart of Beir...

Black britain

The first photographic history of black people in the British Isles by a distinguished academic.

The rise of islamic calligraphy

Beautifully illustrated, this is an essential reference work for students and connoisseurs of calligraphy alike.

Tehran blues

Yemen in crisis

This is the definitive, readable study by eminent expert Helen Lackner revealing the conflicts that threaten Yemen’s very survival.

I can only tell you what my eyes see

With over 150 photographs, this powerful collection reveals the stories and humanity of those caught up in the refugee crisis.

Keep your eye on the wall

Powerful, unique and beautifully produced - an insightful and thought-provoking critique of the Wall around Palestine.

Oil and democracy in iraq

An important and timely assessment of Iraq's oil industry.

Political islam

An indispensable reference for academics, researchers, the media and the informed general reader with an interest in Islamic political debates.

The devil you don't know

An elegiac and inspirational account of Iraq after the fall of Saddam Hussein.

Mai ghoussoub

"A formidable woman, a fine artist, and an inspired publisher."--PEN

Imagined masculinities

A landmark study of men and men's roles in the modern Middle East.

Two women in one

Lebanon 1860-1960

Insightful and extensively researched, Lebanon 1860-1960 explores the differing mythologies of the Maronite, Druze and Sunni communities that led to a brief but brutal clash in Lebanon in 1958.

Maliheh afnan

Spans the 50-year career of Maliheh Afnan, recognised as one of the most important contemporary artists from the Middle East.

Oman's insurgencies

A detailed look at the crises that have tested Oman and accelerated its development.

Dynamics of arab foreign policy-making in the twenty-first century

In this balanced and discerning study, Hassan Hamdan al-Alkim examines the dynamics of Arab foreign policy-making in the twenty-first century.

Enemy on the euphrates

A gripping and fascinating account of the most serious armed uprising against British rule in the twentieth century