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Desert
Photography
 Call
of the Desert the Sahara
Photographer Bourseiller embarked on the first truly comprehensive
photographic exploreations of this enormous territory. Here
in 200 compelling images ranging from the white sands of Arguin
to the colourful baks of the Niger river, from the rock paintings
of Tassili to the lakes of Ennedi, Bourseiller communicates
his powerful experience of the desert.
 Bedouin:
Nomads of the Desert
The Bedu people, whose name embodies the very idea of nomadism,
have lived for centuries in the vast, inhospitable deserts of
the Middle East, leading their herds of sheep and camels in
search of pasture. However, today the Bedu culture is under
threat; their migrations curtailed by competing oil interests
in the region and by the portacabins and landcruisers that adapt
the old ways to the demands of the modern world. Alan Keohane
has spent many years travelling with the Bedu tribes in the
Middle East and in this photographic record, he pays tribute
to the ancient tribal customs that still survive among those
who continue their annual journey across the desert plains.
Living among the Bedus, he observes the quotidian details of
nomadic life, from the everyday chores of cooking and collecting
water to the more elaborate tasks of weaving, moving camp and
celebrating feasts. Above all, "Bedouin" is a photographic
portrait of a people whose life is rich in colour and culture.
Its testimony will ensure that the Bedu and their ancient, determined
lifestyle are not forgotten. Desert
Photography.
 Desert
Style
Desert Style is cool living in hot climates. Based on the idea
that a home should exist in harmony with its landscape, author
Mary Whitesides shows how materials and textures reflect the
land, and how desert hues and cooling tones can be used in beautiful
and efficient ways. She discusses how to use flowing and open
interiors, patios, and thoughtfully placed windows to extend
living spaces outside, enhancing the relationship to the natural
world. Desert Style is abundantly illustrated, and offers advice
on every aspect of desert living, including building materials,
space issues, heating and cooling systems, furniture, paint,
even how to choose art that will complement a particular style
like Old World Anasazi or High Desert Adobe. Desert Style also
includes a section on landscaping and choosing plants for a
desert environment, plus information on how to incorporate fountains
and reflecting pools into landscaping to create a private oasis
for any desert home. With 140 gorgeous full-colour photographs
of desert homes throughout the high Rocky Mountain deserts and
the Southwest, plus a comprehensive resource listing, Desert
Style will have everyone heading for drier ground. Desert
Photography.
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