Paperback
£19.99
Flexible matt cover. 130 interior pages on 150gsm coated paper. 297 × 210mm.
Twelve cities. A shared inheritance.
Great Citiesof the Islamic World
Walk through the streets, markets and courtyards of twelve great cities. Discover the people, ideas and everyday lives that helped shape the Islamic world.
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An inheritance to explore
A world worth knowing.
A story worth sharing.
A city is more than its skyline. It is the work of its craftspeople, the questions of its scholars and the lives of the families who call it home. This illustrated journey brings that human world into view, inviting readers to look closely and discover together.
- Twelve cities, each explored across five illustrated spreads
- Painterly scenes with warm, evocative storytelling
- A map, timeline, glossary and further reading
Step into the pages
Every city has a story.
Come closer.
Isfahan · colour, craft and city lifeActual book spread · Enlarge ↗
Follow your curiosity
Twelve places.
Where will you begin?
Each place unfolds across five illustrated spreads. Choose a chapter to glimpse its opening page.
Makkah
A city at the heart of Muslim life.
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Look inside
Stay a little longer.
Real pages from the book, ready to explore. Enlarge a spread to see its illustrations and read the text.
Complete chapter · Ten original book pagesDownload free chapter ↓
Make it yours
Three ways to explore.
Choose the feel of a printed book or keep the complete illustrated PDF close at hand.
Hardback
£24.99
Matt printed case with a coordinated spine. 130 interior pages on 150gsm coated paper. A4 landscape.
PDF ebook
£7.99
The complete 131-page landscape PDF. 75.1 MB. Read and zoom on a tablet or computer; no physical book.
Across generations
A page becomes
a conversation.
Make time to notice a detail, follow a question and discover somewhere new together. These are journeys to share—and to return to on your own.
Illustrative reading photograph. See the free chapter for exact pages.
A few useful details
Before your
next journey.
Who is this book for?
Families who enjoy discovering together, teens curious about history and architecture, and adults looking for a richly illustrated book to read or give. Each chapter can be explored at its own pace.
What is included in the PDF ebook?
One complete, illustrated landscape PDF: 131 pages, approximately 75.1 MB. This offer does not include an EPUB, a Kindle edition or a printed book.
How do I read the PDF?
Save the downloaded file to your device and open it in a PDF reader. Turn your tablet sideways or use a computer for the widest view. Choose two-page view when available, and zoom to enjoy the details.
What are the printed books like?
Both bindings use A4 landscape pages and 150gsm coated interiors. The paperback has a flexible matt cover; the hardback has a matt printed case. Gold details are printed artwork. Both bindings are printed to order.
When can I order, and how much is delivery?
The PDF ebook, paperback and hardback are available now. Printed books are made to order, with delivery choices and charges shown at checkout before payment. PDF downloads have no postage.
Can I see the actual pages before buying?
Yes. Read or download the complete first chapter above. The samples are rendered from the actual book. Photographic reading and product settings are illustrative presentations; the flat covers and page samples show the book artwork.
Part of a shared collection
There is more to discover.
Three different ways into the beauty, history and human stories of the Islamic world.
Paper Moon Stories