--- product_id: 635664737 title: "- Encyclopedia of World Writing Systems: Alphabets, Abjads, Abugidas, and Syllabaries of All Languages Living and Dead (Linguistics)" price: "1509994₫" currency: VND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.vn/products/635664737-encyclopedia-of-world-writing-systems-alphabets-abjads-abugidas-and-syllabaries store_origin: VN region: Vietnam --- # - Encyclopedia of World Writing Systems: Alphabets, Abjads, Abugidas, and Syllabaries of All Languages Living and Dead (Linguistics) **Price:** 1509994₫ **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** - Encyclopedia of World Writing Systems: Alphabets, Abjads, Abugidas, and Syllabaries of All Languages Living and Dead (Linguistics) - **How much does it cost?** 1509994₫ with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vn](https://www.desertcart.vn/products/635664737-encyclopedia-of-world-writing-systems-alphabets-abjads-abugidas-and-syllabaries) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description ENCYCLOPEDIA OF WORLD WRITING SYSTEMS Alphabets, Abjads, Abugidas, and Syllabaries of All Languages Living and Dead --- Over 100 Writing Systems Within in a 500-Page Encyclopedia The Encyclopedia of World Writing Systems is a complete guide to the diverse writing systems used throughout history and across the globe. This book is an essential resource for language enthusiasts, linguists, travelers, and anyone interested in understanding and deciphering the world's scripts . Covering over 100 writing systems , from ancient to modern times, this encyclopedia provides detailed information on each script's origin, development, and cultural significance. It includes descriptions of the scripts' glyphs, their phonetic values, and sample words in the languages they represent. With its extensive coverage and practical approach, this book is an indispensable tool for navigating the complex world of writing systems. Scripts Included: Adlam Arabic Armenian Avestan Balinese Bamum Bangla (Bengali) Batak Baybayin Berber (Tifinagh) Buginese (Lontara) Buhid Burmese Canadian Aboriginal Syllabics Carian Caucasian Albanian Cham Cherokee Chinese Coptic Cypriot Syllabary Cyrillic Deseret Devanagari Egyptian Hieroglyphs Elbasan Ethiopic (Ge’ez) Georgian (Mkhedruli, Nuskhuri, Asomtavruli) Gothic Grantha Greek Gujarati Gurmukhi Hangul (Korean) Hanunó'o Hebrew Inscriptional Pahlavi Inscriptional Parthian Japanese (Hiragana) Japanese (Kanji) Japanese (Katakana) Japanese (Romaji) Javanese Kannada Kayah Li Kharoshthi Khmer Khojki Khudawadi Lao Latin Lepcha Limbu Linear B Ideograms Linear B Syllabary Lisu Lycian Lydian Makasar Malayalam Mandaic Marchen Meitei Mayek Mende Kikakui Meroitic Hieroglyphs Meroitic Cursive Modi Mongolian Mro N’Ko Newa (Pracalit) Odia (Oriya) Ogham Ol Chiki (Santali) Old Hungarian Old Italic Old North Arabian Old Permic Old Persian Old South Arabian Old Turkic Orkhon Osage Osmanya Pahawh Hmong Pau Cin Hau Phoenician Psalter Pahlavi Rejang Rohingya Hanifi Runic Samaritan Saurashtra Shavian Siddham Sinhala Sundanese Sylheti Nagari Syriac Tagbanwa Tai Ahom Tai Le Tai Lue (New Tai Lue) Tai Tham Tai Viet Takri Tamil Telugu Thaana Thai Tibetan Tirhuta (Maithili) Ugaritic Uighur Vai Warang Citi Yi --- Use this guide to decode letters and symbols of all these over 100 writing systems and find their pronunciations. Identify Decode Pronounce Thank you for checking out this book! Review: Fascinating overview of different languages - See examples of (almost all?) languages and writing systems. Each writing system is described in 3 or 4 pages. Details include where it's used, who uses it, IPA pronunciations, vowels, consonants, and example words. It also shows the language's name, in the language. Interesting browsing if you love scripts and languages. It's not a dictionary nor a textbook. Review: Fun and insightful about the many language we have around the world - Grabbed Encyclopedia of World Writing Systems just to gawk at cool scripts, and it’s perfect for that. More “visual sampler” than true encyclopedia—gives a snippet of history plus word examples, then moves on. I learned a fun fact or two about dozens of languages without feeling like homework. If you want a deep dive, look elsewhere; if you just want eye candy and bite-size trivia, this is a great couch-flip book. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #151,245 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #28 in Alphabet Reference #162 in Linguistics Reference #593 in Language Study & Reference (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 3.9 out of 5 stars 111 Reviews | ## Images ![- Encyclopedia of World Writing Systems: Alphabets, Abjads, Abugidas, and Syllabaries of All Languages Living and Dead (Linguistics) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71SfMcMpS+L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fascinating overview of different languages *by C***K on August 20, 2025* See examples of (almost all?) languages and writing systems. Each writing system is described in 3 or 4 pages. Details include where it's used, who uses it, IPA pronunciations, vowels, consonants, and example words. It also shows the language's name, in the language. Interesting browsing if you love scripts and languages. It's not a dictionary nor a textbook. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fun and insightful about the many language we have around the world *by I***E on April 24, 2025* Grabbed Encyclopedia of World Writing Systems just to gawk at cool scripts, and it’s perfect for that. More “visual sampler” than true encyclopedia—gives a snippet of history plus word examples, then moves on. I learned a fun fact or two about dozens of languages without feeling like homework. If you want a deep dive, look elsewhere; if you just want eye candy and bite-size trivia, this is a great couch-flip book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ So detailed *by A***R on October 31, 2025* A fascinating and meticulously detailed guide for anyone interested in language, history, or world cultures. The Encyclopedia of World Writing Systems dives deep into over 100 scripts from ancient hieroglyphs to modern alphabets explaining their origins, evolution, and sounds. It’s both scholarly and accessible, making it perfect for linguists, travelers, and curious minds alike. A true masterpiece of global communication. ## Frequently Bought Together - Encyclopedia of World Writing Systems: Alphabets, Abjads, Abugidas, and Syllabaries of All Languages Living and Dead (Linguistics) - The Language Lover’s Puzzle Book: A World Tour of Languages and Alphabets in 100 Amazing Puzzles (Alex Bellos Puzzle Books) - Languages of the World --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vn/products/635664737-encyclopedia-of-world-writing-systems-alphabets-abjads-abugidas-and-syllabaries](https://www.desertcart.vn/products/635664737-encyclopedia-of-world-writing-systems-alphabets-abjads-abugidas-and-syllabaries) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vietnam* *Store origin: VN* *Last updated: 2026-06-04*