The Queer Arab Glossary

A groundbreaking survey of the language used around queerness in the Arab world, with contributions by leading Arab queer writers, thinkers and activist

About the author

Marwan Kaabour is a graphic designer, artist and writer, and the founder of Takweer – an online archive of queer narratives in Arab history and popular culture. His interdisciplinary practice builds pathways between communication and publication design, curation, pedagogy and political activism. Alongside his independent projects, Kaabour works with non-profit institutions, companies and individuals in the art and culture sector, such as the V&A, Art Basel, National Gallery, Serpentine Galleries, Hayward Gallery and Banksy. He designed the much-celebrated Rihanna book, a Time magazine Best Photo Book of 2019. Kaabour was born in Beirut and currently lives and works in London.

Product details

• Authors: Marwan Kabbour
• Assisted by: Haitham Haddad (Illustration), Marwan Kaabour (Editor), Marwan Kabbour (Editor)
• Publisher: Saqi Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.09.2024
• EAN: 9780863560927
• ISBN: 978-0-86356-092-7
• No. of pages: 160
• Dimensions: 155 mm x 220 mm x 15 mm
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Society; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Linguistics / Sociolinguistics, Middle East, Sociolinguistics, Gay & Lesbian studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / LGBTQ+ Studies / General, LGBTQ+ Studies / topics