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PENERBIT USM BOOK SHORTLISTED FOR ‘THE BEAUTY AND THE BOOK’ AWARD AT THE FRANKFURT BOOK FAIR 2017

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A book entitled “Modern Mosques in Malaysia: Between Regionalism and Eclecticism,” written by Wael A. Yousef Mousa and produced by Penerbit USM (USM Press) has been shortlisted at the Frankfurt Book Fair 2017 for ‘The Beauty and The Book’ Award category.

For this category, only 4 books from Malaysia have been selected from 10,000 entries around the world and the category will see 10 books contesting to obtain the prestigious award.

This richly-illustrated book introduces the readers, through a thoughtful critical analysis, to a unique blend of selected modern mosques in Malaysia.

Featuring 353 colourful photographs that are mostly specially photographed by the author, it traces the stylistic developments and striking features of the featured mosques.

The author investigated evolutionary stages of the mosque architecture in Malaysia and how principles of Islamic architecture were digested within the Malaysian modernistic expression which was influenced by a diverse history of colonialism, Islam and regional cultural authenticity.

Being so far the only book that focuses on modern mosques in Malaysia, this is an invaluable book for architectural students, researchers as well as those interested in the architecture of modern mosques, especially in Malaysia.

Wael Mousa is currently a doctoral candidate at the Technical University of Munich, Germany and being an Egyptian architect and researcher, he has practiced architectural design since 2000 and his research interests are mainly in critical regionalism, energy efficiency, and passive design.

Those who are in favour of this book can vote/choose at the Frankfurt Book Fair starting from 11 October 2017 and the award presentation will be held on 14 October 2017.

To purchase of this book, please visit: www.karyausm.my

Text : Hafi Meah Ghosue Meah & Penerbit USM

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