David Arabian Light : An Artist's Journey Through Deserts, Mountains and Souks

David Arabian Light: An Artist's Journey Through Deserts, Mountains and Souks invites readers to travel through the deserts, mountains and souks of the Middle East with best-selling author and artist David Bellamy. Following on from David’s highly acclaimed Arctic Light, it offers an intriguing, often entertaining view of South Arabia and the Swahili Coast, as well as Jordan, Lebanon and Oman.

Told with personal anecdotes and humour, the book explores the region’s history, culture, customs and geography, alongside observations of daily life. Bellamy’s watercolour artwork, created during his various expeditions, appears throughout and reflects the diverse and majestic character of the landscapes he encountered, capturing a sense of space and the essence of place through paint.

Key details

• By David Bellamy
• Follows on from the author’s Arctic Light
• Covers South Arabia and the Swahili Coast, Jordan, Lebanon and Oman
• Includes the author’s watercolour artwork from his expeditions
• Combines travel observations with history, culture, customs and geography

Synopsis

David Bellamy shares an account of journeys across the Middle East, from deserts and mountains to bustling souks. Blending humour with personal anecdotes, he offers insight into the region’s history, culture, customs, geography and everyday life. Watercolour paintings made during his expeditions feature throughout, presenting sweeping vistas and a strong sense of place.