Islamic Design: A Genius for Geometry Paperback – Import, 16 Oct. 2007

Informatively and briefly explains some common patterns with step by step guides how to complete your own. Great for designers and tattooists

It'a a beautiful little book, very clear typeset and clearly illustrated. A pleasure both to hold and to read.

I purchased this book as part of a few other books on the topic to really dive into the intricate patterns I have seen adorning mosques and manuscripts. As a student of Arabic calligraphy my work was lacking the decoration and 'pomp' that the designs provide. The book is a good pocket reference to visualise and break apart some intricate designs that you must've already seen. On it's own it is a good read but requires a little bit of creativity and play on your part as there are some steps that are not clear. This is in no part due to the authors inadequacy but rather due to the limited space in the form the book is published.I would strongly suggest you buy this book along with 'Islamic Geometric Patterns' by Eric Broug. His book has a more indepth step by step approach with a CD of templates. Referring to both books you will definitely learn alot about this amazing and precise artform based on simple geometry.The only reason I give this a four is due to it not being a real beginners compendium for hands on work. But, rather an exploratory book that works well with other books you can purchase on Amazon about the same subject.

Nice and very clear book, it explains very well and gives some good examples

Another cool little book

I bought this book as a present for an islamic colleague at work and he greatly appreciated it as it was a gift that was not that expensive but still recognised his heritage and was respectful in the way that the book was written.

Some interesting patterns, in this little compact book, however further explanation is needed for the reader to understand the technical nature of Islamic Design

Very practical book for designing patchwork pieces