Illustration: New work from French book magicians, Icinori
2013
Neat, clean designs and unusual typography from French designer Romain Baro
2015
Highly romanticized illustration of a woman smoking opium, by George Barbier. From the French magazine “Fantasio,” 1915 - Collectors Weekly
1915
"Marriage of Khusrau and Shirin", Folio 104 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
"Bahram Gur in the Dark Palace on Saturday", Folio 207 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz
1475
"Journey of the Prophet Muhammad", Folio from the Majma al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories)
1400
"Battle between Alexander and Darius", Folio 279 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
"Bahram Gur in the Red Palace on Tuesday", Folio 220 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
"Bahram Gur in the Yellow Palace on Sunday", Folio 213 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
"How a Braggart was Drowned in a Well", Folio 33v from a Haft Paikar (Seven Portraits) of the Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1405
"Farhad Carves a Milk Channel for Shirin", Folio 74 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
"Chinese Emperor Standing in Pavilion", Folio from a Majma al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) of Hafiz-i Abru
1400
"Allusion to Sura 27:16", Folio from a Mantiq al-Tayr (Language of the Birds)
1485
Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz
1475
Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz
1475
"Captured Indian Raja Brought to Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni", Folio from a Majma al-Tavarikh (World Histories)
1400
"Battle Scene", Folio from a Zafarnama (Book of Victories) of Sharaf al-Din 'Ali Yazdi
1460
Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz
1475
"Preparation for a Feast", Folio from a Divan of Jami
1475
"The Mi'raj or The Night Flight of Muhammad on his Steed Buraq", Folio 3v from a Bustan of Sa`di
1500
"Khusrau Seated on his Throne", Folio 64 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
Tuhfat al-Ahrar (The Gift to the Noble)
1485
Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz
1475
"Bahram Gur in the White Palace on Friday", Folio 235 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
"The Anecdote of the Man Who Fell into the Water", Folio 44r from a Mantiq al-Tayr (Language of the Birds)
1486
"Jonah and the Whale", Folio from a Majma' al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) of Hafiz-i Abru
1400
"Bahram Gur's Skill with the Bow", Folio 17v from a Haft Paikar (Seven Portraits) of the Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1405
Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz
1475
"Alexander at a Banquet", Folio 321b from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
Anthology of Persian Poetry in Oblong Format (Safina)
1499
"Dancing Dervishes", Folio from a Divan of Hafiz
1455
"Funeral Procession", Folio 35r from a Mantiq al-Tayr (Language of the Birds)
1485
Divan of Sultan Husayn Baiqara
1499
Portrait of a Lady Holding a Flower
1540
"Alexander the Great and Dying Darius", Folio from a Majma' al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) of Hafiz-i Abru
1400
"Laila Visiting Majnun in the Desert", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Amir Khusrau Dihlavi
1495
Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz
1475
Illuminated Frontispiece of a Bustan of Sa`di
1513
"Sakyamuni (Buddha) Announces Another Prophet", Folio from a Majma al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories)
1400
Miniature Qur'an and Qur'an Case
1554
"Bahram Gur on the Chase", Folio 10r from a Haft Paikar (Seven Portraits) of the Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1405
"The Eavesdropper", Folio 47r from a Haft Paikar (Seven Portraits) of the Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1405
"Bahram Gur and the Indian Princess in the Dark Palace on Saturday", Folio 23v from a Haft Paikar (Seven Portraits) of the Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1405
"Khusrau Catches Sight of Shirin Bathing", Folio 50 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
"Bahram Gur in the Turquoise Palace on Wednesday", Folio 216 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
Tuhfat al-Ahrar (The Gift to the Noble)
1460
"Sultan Sanjar and the Old Woman", Folio 17 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
"Bahram Gur in the Sandal Palace on Thursday", Folio 230 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
Haft Paikar (Seven Portraits) of the Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1405
"Laila and Majnun at School", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1406
Overflap and Inside Cover of a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz
1475
Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz
1475
"The Beggar who Professed his Love for a Prince", Folio 28r from a Mantiq al-Tayr (Language of the Birds)
1485
Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz
1475
"Laila and Majnun in School", Folio 129 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
Illuminated Opening Page Titled Laila and Majnun from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1406
Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz
1475
Divan (Collected Works) of Mir 'Ali Shir Nava'i
1474
"Bahram Gur in the Green Palace on Monday", Folio 224 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
"Khusrau Arriving at Shirin's Palace", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Amir Khusrau Dihlavi
1495
Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz
1475
"Shaikh Mahneh and the Villager", Folio 49r from a Mantiq al-Tayr (Language of the Birds)
1462
"Muhammad's Call to Prophecy and the First Revelation", Folio from a Majma' al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories)
1400
"Muslim Pilgrim to Mecca Meets a Brahman on the Road", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Amir Khusrau Dihlavi
1495
"Bahman Taking Revenge on the Sistanians" Folio from the Majma' al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) of Hafiz-i Abru
1400
Illuminated Opening Page Titled Laila and Majnun from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1431
Illuminated Frontispiece of a Manuscript of the Mantiq al-Tayr (Language of the Birds)
1486
Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi
1606
Les liaisons dangereuses, vol. 2
1934
Les liaisons dangereuses, vol. 1
1934
Histoire du chien de Brisquet
1900
Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript
1155
Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript
1155
Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript
1155
Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript
1091
Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript
1091
"Rustam Comes from Kabul to Pay Homage to Kai Khusrau", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi
1305
Inside Alasdair McLellan’s new book, designed by M/M (Paris)
2016
Beautiful Skateistan book celebrates the power of skateboarding in Afghanistan
2012
Paris studio Akatre absolutely nail how to show off their typography talents
2012
Lyon Arabic is the new counterpart of a Commercial Type favourite, informed by Naskh and Nastaliq scripts
2020
French studio Cercle introduce their new annual magazine and it's magnifique
2013
Matthew Brookes’ new book spotlights the male ballet dancers of Paris
2015
Pure joy! French studio Atelier Bingo share their favourite books
2015
Mixed typography in seasonal theatre programmes designed by Paris-based studio Akatre
2016
Illustration: Spectacular new book by French illustrator Marion Fayolle
2013
Mass Observation and Preston is my Paris' new book highlighting overlooked roadside architecture
2012
Paris-based studio Twice have made a gorgeous book you'll want to hold
2014
Check out Paris studio My Name Is and their award-wining publication
2013
We Sow is the alternative publication of gleaned texts born from Paris' Nuit Debout protests
2018
French illustrator Chloé Bertron updates us on her “kinky, playful, unsafe and cryptic” books and illustrations
2020
“I am trying to show what home looks like for me”: Illustrator Dom Campistron shines a light on queer stories from Basque culture
2021
Cheeky, French illustrator Cécile Dormeau shares her favourite books
2017
Graphic Design: Excellent typography by Paris-based studio Les Graphiquants
2014
Edmund Clark's new book reflects on the end of US operations in Afghanistan
2014
Artist’s book from Paris studio Akatre is a paragon of post-grunge design
2015
A French children's book of dreamy cosmic collages
2014
Boobs, the internet and the relationship between the two explored in a smart new French magazine
2014
James Paris designs bumper stickers inspired by Christian youth group clip art and typewriter activity books
2025
M/M (Paris) designs ace book about Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey
2015
Omar Mohammad revives Afghan culture through design and typography
2023
Parisian upstarts Ill-Studio give L’Officiel magazine new life
2016
Stunning new book documents Paris studio M/M's 20 years at the top
2012
Parisian graphic designer Élise Rigollet talks us through her adaptable, colourful process
2020
Building Paris designs sleek and considered book for furniture designer Pierre Paulin
2016