THE RENOWNED culture and luxury brand Assouline has announced the launch of a book trio looking into the wildlife of Saudi Arabia.
The respective books titled Falcons from Saudi Arabia, Camels from Saudi Arabia and Horses from Saudi Arabia can be found as part of the Ultimate Collection — a collection of books which pay homage to the craft of luxury bookmaking.
Image taken from Falcons from Saudi Arabia; photographer Oliver Pilcher
Written by Tracy Gray, a specialist in falcons and falconry, Falcons from Saudi Arabia dives into the practice of falconry and its long-established traditions within the Arabian Gulf alongside the respect shared between the falcon and falconer. The book demonstrates the region’s appreciation for the bird and showcases falconry as an ingrained part of Arabic culture.
Image taken from Camels from Saudi Arabia; photographer Oliver Pilcher
Camels from Saudi Arabia delves into the region’s relations with the animal, specifically the dromedary, a camel picturesque of the Arabian desert. Featured often in poetry and art, the camel bridges the gap between the past and present through its celebration in the book.
The author, Ghada Al-Muhanna Abalkhail, is a Saudi researcher and archivist renowned for her contributions to Sekka and her pieces on camels and their cultural ties to the region.
Image taken Horses from Saudi Arabia; photographer Oliver Pilcher
The final book of the trio, Horses from Saudi Arabia, looks into the country’s influence on the Arabian Horse, its athleticism, features and nature. Written by author and equine writer Debbie Burt, the book sees the animal in its native land.
by Nicole Pereira
Featured in the books is imagery shot by photographer Oliver Pilcher.