The Müteferrika Press: Arabic Typography in an Ottoman Context

by Orlin Sabev

This book provides an overview of the activity and the output of the first Turkish press in the Ottoman Empire. Known as the M?teferrika Press, it was founded in Istanbul and was operated most actively from 1726 until 1747 when its founder Ibrahim M?teferrika passed away, though there were some printing efforts before this period and they continued after his death.

This volume retells the foundation story and activity of this press, focusing...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3111384918
• ISBN13: 9783111384917
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: de Gruyter
• Length: 370 Pages