The Empty Quarter known in the Arabic-speaking world as the Ar-Rub Al-Khali, is located on the Arabian Peninsula and is one of the most arid regions on the planet. The Empty Quarter stretches over twelve hundred kilometers from west to east, and is up to six hundred kilometers wide. The desert that unfolds is a silent expanse and extraordinarily diverse. Original drawings appear alongside photography by Sayaf Alshahrani and Ibrahim Sarhan capturing the immensity and profound nature of the distinct landscape.

From serene desert expanses to coastal regions teeming with flora and fauna, the many wonders of Saudi Arabia are explored in our latest collection. This six-book series features original works by premier photographers and artists. Each volume uncovers a unique treasure of the Kingdom, whether an ancient city or historic tribe.

Writer and editor Bruno Doucey co-founded Editions Bruno Doucey in 2010, a publishing house dedicated to poetry. Doucey has written numerous nonfiction books, novels, collections of poems, anthologies and essays, including Le Livre des déserts: Itinéraires scientifiques, littéraires et spirituels (2006).

Ruben Alterio is an Argentinean artist known for his large-scale abstract paintings. His work spans a range of genres and forms of artistic expression.

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