Luxury culture brand Assouline has unveiled three new books inspired by the wildlife of Saudi Arabia. Falcons from Saudi Arabia, Camels from Saudi Arabia and Horses from Saudi Arabia form part of the Ultimate Collection and are available to purchase at assouline.com and Assouline stores worldwide.
Falcons from Saudi Arabia
The practice of falconry has ancient traditions in the Arabian Gulf, and this time-honoured art is a manifestation of the respect between falcon and falconer.
Falcons from Saudi Arabia display the region’s deep admiration and appreciation of this powerful creature and showcase falconry as uniquely and quintessentially part of traditional Arabic culture.
The book is written by Tracy Gray, a resident in the Arabian Gulf who specialises in falcons and falconry.
Camels from Saudi Arabia
Camels, and more specifically, the dromedary, or one-humped camel, is an icon of the Arabian landscape.
Throughout Saudi Arabia’s history, the camel has been represented in poetry, art and legends. Camels from Saudi Arabia bridge the gap between the past and present through a celebration of this magnificent creature.
Author Ghada Al-Muhanna Abalkhail is a Saudi researcher and archivist, as well as a contributing writer to Sekka, a source for arts, culture and opinion from the Arab world, where she has written about camels and their cultural connection to the land.
Horses from Saudi Arabia
The land of Saudi Arabia shaped the Arabian horse, honing its unyielding athleticism, perfecting its distinct features, building its temperament.
Today, Saudi Arabia’s enthusiasm for equestrian life has led to the country hosting the largest prized horse race in the world, in addition to numerous valuable and prestigious equine competitions and events. Horses from Saudi Arabia present the beauty of this beloved animal in its native landscape.
Multi-award-winning author Debbie Burt is a British equine writer with decades of experience as a specialist in the Arab horse industry.
Assouline’s Ultimate Collection is an homage to the art of luxury bookmaking. Hand-bound using traditional techniques, with colour plates hand-tipped on art-quality paper, each limited-edition tome of this series bears the unique imprint of the artisan. Covering an array of topics from jewellery and fashion to fine art and the “Impossible Collections,” the Ultimate Collection celebrates culture from all continents and eras.
Nestled in luxurious clamshell presentation cases, these books attract collectors, lovers of the printed page, and all those who devour the beauty of our time. Signalling a new level of sophistication for true connoisseurs, these unique books are works of art in their own right.
All feature beautiful imagery from Scottish-born photographer Oliver Pilcher, who has contributed to Assouline books, including Paris Chic, Saudi Coffee and Saudi Dates.
Each book is priced at £1,000 / €1,200 / $1,200. For more information, visit assouline.com.
About Assouline
Founded in Paris in 1994 by Prosper and Martine Assouline, Assouline is the first luxury brand in culture. It began with the desire to create a new, contemporary style of book, using the couple’s experienced eye for visually rich stories and compelling narratives.
During the past twenty-five years, the brand has established a network of international boutiques in prominent locations worldwide. It has also inaugurated a curated library service, working closely with clients to visualise, design, and develop bespoke, one-of-a-kind libraries.
With a distinguished team of creative talents—which includes the founders’ son Alexandre—the brand continues to reinvent the notion of true luxury. Assouline’s roster of collaborators includes some of the world’s most respected brands, artists, photographers, writers and designers.
Assouline continues to exude an unparalleled signature style and elegant savoir-faire, which has globally redefined modern publishing.