Saudi Arabia Portfolio
Azzi, Robert Zug, Switzerland: First Azimuth Ltd., 1978. Presumed first edition/first printing. Hardcover. 203, [5] p. Includes illustrations. Many illustrations in color. Introduction by His Royal Highness Prince Saud Al Faisal, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Saudia Arabia. Robert Azzi of Exeter is a freelance photographer who has covered the Middle East and writes about Islam and issues of identity. This is his first book of photography. From an on-line posting: "Prince Abdullah Bin Faisal Bin Turki Al-Saud has never been an official spokesman for his government. In fact, his training is as an engineer. At present he is chairman of the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu, responsible for administering all logistical services to the Kingdom's two showplace industrial cities, Jubail with 50, 000 inhabitants and Yanbu with 30, 000. Condition: Very good in good dust jacket. DJ has edge wear and tears. Inscribed by Abdullah ibn Faisal ibn Turki Al Abdullah al Saud.
Keywords: Saudi Arabia, Pictorial Works, Royal Family, King Khalid, Riyadh, Mecca, Hajj, Camel Races, Industrialization, Culture, Architecture
ISBN: 9782851190116
[Book #69431]
Price: $275.00