Maghreb: Artisans de la Terre

Bellakhdar, Jamal (text by); Cécile Tréal & Jean-Michel Ruiz (Photographs by). Maghreb: Artisans de la Terre. Paris: Hazan, 2002. Quarto. 255pp. [1] Photo illustrated dust-jacket with white and baby blue lettering on cover and spine, decorative back cover. Cobalt blue boards with baby-blue lettering on spine.

This fascinating book showcases the culture of the Maghreb region and its use of natural materials used in architecture such as stucco, ceramics, terra, wood, wrought iron, copper, brass and other materials. The book also showcases the unique style of carpets, embroidery and costumes, Saharan costumes, leather, jewelry and even armaments. Illustrated throughout with vibrant colorful photographic reproductions, giving the reader a clear sense of the region’s creativity and cultural styles.

Minor shelf wear on dust-jacket covers. Minor bumping and rubbing to binding. Dj in near fine, binding in very good+, interior in near fine condition overall. vg+ to near fine. Hardcover. (45160) $65