Updated 28 May 2024
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6 must-read books on art, culture and food

6 must-read books on art, culture and food

These tomes offer insights into regional art, culture and food in addition to arresting visuals.

  • ‘Alcove: Intimate Essays on Arab Modernist Artists’

    Authored by Myrna Ayad, “Alcove: Intimate Essays on Arab Modernist Artists” is a compilation of articles narrated by the relatives, friends, and students of modernists from the Arab world.

  • ‘Bethlehem’

    French Palestinian chef Fadi Kattan’s new cookery book introduces readers to the local farmers and artisans who play a role in bringing his culinary visions to life.

  • ‘Saudi Dates,’ ‘Saudi Coffee’

    In Saudi Arabia, coffee and dates are symbols of national pride. Assouline’s two books explore the many facets of these two significant symbols. 

  • ‘The Middle Eastern Home Cooking Collection’ 

    Curated by Phaidon Editors, this anthology of authentic Middle Eastern cuisine features hundreds of authentic recipes from across the Mediterranean and the Middle East.

  • ‘Arabian Leopard’

    With a cover design that will be the pride of any living room, the Assouline book is a celebration of the majestic creature.

  • ‘Cartier and Islamic Art’

    This time offers a thorough exploration of the ways in which the Islamic arts have inspired the famous jewelry house.