Many of the artists included here, though their works appear in museums and galleries throughout the world, have never before been featured in a reference book. Interviews conducted by the author provide a personal look into the experiences and creative processes of these artists. Artists included: Etel Adnan, Wasma Chorbachi, Nihad Dukhan, Kahlil Gibran, Sari Khoury, Emily Jacir, Mamoun Sakkal, Mary Tuma, Madiha Umar, and Afaf Zurayk.