Midi (5" x 7" x ½") Lined Ultra (7" x 9" x ½") Unlined Soft Cover Our Arabic Artistry Zahra cover design dates to the 17th century, when luxurious Arabic court life helped to inspire a supremely refined design aesthetic. The original binding is emblematic of an era when books were major investments, used as valuable donations, treasured gifts to heads of state and status symbols.