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.

  1. ‘Alcove: Intimate Essays on Arab Modernist Artists’
    ‘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.
  2. ‘Bethlehem’
    ‘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.
  3. ‘Saudi Dates,’ ‘Saudi Coffee’
    ‘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. 
  4. ‘The Middle Eastern Home Cooking Collection’
    ‘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.
  5. ‘Arabian Leopard’
    ‘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.
  6. ‘Cartier and Islamic Art’
    ‘Cartier and Islamic Art’
    This time offers a thorough exploration of the ways in which the Islamic arts have inspired the famous jewelry house.