Alone with the Alone

Name: Alone with the Alone — Book + Cards
Brand: Ali Almossawi
Price: 50.00 USD
Availability: PreOrder

The Book

A Collection of 113 Quotes

A selection of 113 quotes from Ali (born 600 CE), set with the classical Arabic facing a new English translation. Includes footnotes and an afterword. Printed locally on acid-free, lead-free, uncoated stock. It was important that the book reflect the earthiness of the man himself. Orders close September 30, 2026.

Specs

Pages	264
Trim size	5 × 8 in
Cover	Hardback (matte)
Inside pages	60 lb cream (uncoated)
Binding	Case-bound
Spine	Glued
Weight	13.40 oz (400 g)

Questions

When am I charged?: At checkout, through Stripe.
When does it ship?: October, once printing is complete.
Why do orders close September 30, 2026?: To finalize the print run with the binder.
Can I order from outside the USA?: Email me. I’ll see what I can do.
Refunds?: Email ali@almossawi.com before October 2026 and we’ll work it out.

Preorder for $35 Orders close September 30, 2026; ship in October. USA only for now.

The Cards

A Set of Ten Cards

Mail them, hang them on a wall, or use them as bookmarks. Ten postcards, 4 x 6 inches, each pairing a single saying of Ali (born 600 CE) in Arabic calligraphy with its English translation. Printed in color on 100 lb card stock. Comes wrapped in a clear sleeve.

Specs

Cards per pack	10
Size	4 × 6 in
Paper	100 lb card (matte)
Packaging	Clear sleeve
Weight	1.2 oz (33 g)

Questions

Can I buy the cards without the book?: Yes. The cards are sold on their own or as part of the book + cards bundle.
Are they giftable?: Yes. They come in a clear sleeve and make for a great gift.
When am I charged?: At checkout, through Stripe.
When do they ship?: Within a week.
Why isn’t shipping free?: I ship these in a rigid envelope to protect the cards; USPS considers rigid envelopes packages and charges roughly $7 to ship them.
Can I order from outside the USA?: Email me. I’ll see what I can do.
Refunds?: Email ali@almossawi.com and we’ll work it out.

Order for $20 Sold out

Together

Book + Cards

Order both together. Book ships in October, cards within a week.

Order for ~~$55~~ $50 Sold out