The Ultimate Collection

Falcons from Saudi Arabia

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There is no animal more regal, no creature more majestic, no species more symbolic in Saudi Arabia than the falcon. These apex predators are gifted with otherworldly abilities. Their speed is astonishing, making the falcon the fastest animal on earth. The practice of falconry has ancient traditio...
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Tracy Gray has been resident in the Arabian Gulf region for more than twenty years and is a specialist in falcons and falconry. She is a content creator for Al Kamda Falcons, a breeder and trainer of white gyrfalcons for the practice of falconry within the Gulf. Tracy writes for cultural organizations and on projects such as the National Pavilion UAE– La Biennale di Venezia, UNESCO Creative Cities Network, NAMA Women Advancement Establishment and Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council–Sharjah.

Born in Scotland, Oliver Pilcher studied sculpture at the Edinburgh College of Art before embarking on a photographic career that has taken him all around the world and given him the opportunity to shoot for some of the world’s finest brands. Oliver has been a contributing photographer at Condé Nast Traveler for over ten years. He currently divides his time between New York and Costa Rica with his wife, Abigail, and their four children, Andalucia, Bianca, Constantina and Herbie. He previously worked with Assouline on the best-selling Paris Chic (2020) and has contributed photos to Louis Vuitton Manufactures (2022), Riva Aquarama (2022), Saudi Coffee (2023) and Saudi Dates (2023).

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The Ultimate Collection

Falcons from Saudi Arabia

$1,400

How a man handles the falcon tells us much of his passion and character.

— Hussam Al-Huzaimi, CEO of the Saudi Falcons Club
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Page count

176 pages

Number of illustrations

over 100

Language

English

Released on

January 2024

Dimensions

W 15.28 x L 18.74 x D 3.15 in

Cover materials

Handcrafted volume in a luxury silk clamshell case

ISBN

9781649801753

Weight

17.8 lb

Our commitment to sustainability

Assouline supports One Tree Planted in its commitment to a more sustainable world through reforestation. Since 2019, this partnership has contributed to global efforts to restore forests, with the long-term vision of creating a sustainable cycle by sourcing paper from the trees planted. Our dedication to craftsmanship extends beyond the books themselves—today, our titles are printed on paper selected with the environment in mind, supporting the shift toward more responsible materials. With the belief that beauty stands not just in how it looks, but in how it’s made.

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