An Atlas of Endangered Alphabets

A global exploration of the many writing systems that are on the verge of vanishing, and the stories and cultures they carry with them. From the ancient holy alphabets of the Middle East, to newly created African alphabets designed to keep cultural traditions alive, this unique book profiles dozens of scripts and the cultures they encapsulate, offering glimpses of worlds unknown to us. 85% of the world's writing systems are on the verge of vanishing.