First edition of Sons of Sindbad The Photographs by Alan Villiers (2006)

First impression

Large format hardcover in fine condition

Some minor crushing to extremities of the cover(as seen on picture)

Dust jacket has some minor wear to extremities, now in a removable protective sleeve

Some very slight toning to extremities of pages

Otherwise, pages clean, binding firm

About

`…beautifully composed and full of detail. It is a fascinating glimpse into another world.’ - The Guardian These photographs from Alan Villiers’1938-39 journey on an Arab dhow, printed with excerpts from his original 1940 account of the trip, capture a lost era of maritime culture. Framed by an authoritative introduction and a poignant epilogue, the collection rightfully restores Villiers to prominence alongside his land-going counterparts such as Wilfred Thesiger. The introduction illustrates Villiers’vibrant personality and discusses the writing and photographic skills that he developed during his career. These abilities allowed him to produce a sympathetic record of the last days of commercial sail during the final years of the British Empire.