Book Arabian Leopard: Impossible Collection

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Book Arabian Leopard: Impossible Collection by Assouline

Description

A celebration of a magnificent creature: the Arabian leopard (Panthera pardus nimr). This subspecies has distinct characteristics resulting from thousands of years of evolution, making it ideally suited to the deserts and mountains of Arabia. An essay by wildlife conservationist Andrew Spalton traces the animal’s epic journey from Africa to Arabia over half a million years, shedding light on its history and current status as a critical threat . Imagery of the Arabian leopard as a symbol of strength, freedom and fearlessness has been found in ancient rock art, mosaics and paintings over the centuries, reinforcing its position as a revered animal and respected in Saudi Arabia and around the world.

The Royal Commission for AlUla focused on wildlife conservation to protect this subspecies through the establishment of the Arabian Leopard Fund. Key to these efforts is raising awareness of these magnificent cats, to galvanize local and international support for their protection. To this end, two editions of the books are available a classic and an ultimate featuring original artwork and photographs that capture the eternal spirit of the Arabian leopard.

White gloves and an iconic canvas tote bag are included with every purchase of Assouline’s ultimate collection.

Details

  • 188 pages
  • 100 illustrations
  • In English language
  • Released in February 2022
  • L 40 x W 47 x D 7 cm
  • Hardcover in a luxury flip case
  • 9kg

Author

Andrew Spalton has thirty years of experience in wildlife conservation, with a particular focus on Arabian leopards. He is co-author of The Arabian Leopards of Oman (2014) and remains involved in the conservation of this endangered subspecies.

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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