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Book Makkah - The Holy City of Islam: Impossible Collection

Book Makkah - The Holy City of Islam: Impossible Collection

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Book Makkah - The Holy City of Islam: Impossible Collection by Assouline

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Embark on a journey to the heart of Islamic culture with Makkah, a must-read book for anyone wishing to explore this holy city. Considered a unique experience, a visit to Mecca immerses visitors in the traditions and religious significance that are so carefully woven into every aspect and architectural detail of the city.

Discover the Ka'bah, the cube-shaped structure at the center of the Holy Mosque, said to have been built by Adam and then rebuilt by Abraham and his son Ishmael. Every day, Muslims around the world face the Kaaba when they pray. This is just one of many monuments explored in Mecca, providing readers with an exclusive insight into the wonders found in the city.

Today, the Holy Mosque is crowned with an emerald beacon – the Mecca Clock – a landmark that adds to the magnificent landscape of Mecca. With its captivating text and captivating photographs, this book takes you on a journey through the city's unique history and significance.

Discover the magic of Mecca with this essential book.

Exclusive white gloves and canvas tote bag are included with every purchase of an Ultimate Collection book.

Details

  • 190 pages
  • More than 100 illustrations
  • In English language
  • Released in April 2023
  • L 39.7 x W 47 x D 7.7 cm
  • Silk clamshell hardcover
  • ISBN: 9781649801678
  • 8.99 kg
    
    
    
    

About the Author

Meraj N. Mirza is a member of the Makkah Province Board of Trustees and a visiting scholar at the Center for Geographic Analysis at Harvard University. Mirza is also an associate professor of physical geography at Umm Al-Qura University in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. He has published several books, including The Digital Illustrated Atlas of Makkah and the Holy Environs, Makkah from the Sky: Past and Present, Atlas of Makkah Maps and Historical Sites in Makkah.

Craftsmanship

Assouline's ultimate collection is a tribute to the art of luxury bookmaking. Hand-bound using traditional techniques, with hand-stamped color plates on artist-quality paper, each page of this limited edition series bears the unique imprint of the artisan. Covering a range of subjects from jewelry and fashion, to fine art and “impossible collections,” the ultimate collection curates culture from around the world and across the ages. Nestled in linen clamshell boxes, these books attract collectors, lovers of the printed page, and those who devour the culture of our time. Signifying a new level of sophistication for true connoisseurs, these unique books are works of art in their own right.


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