The Heritage of Oman: A Celebration in Photographs [Hardcover]

Ozzie Newcombe (Author), Pauline Shelton (Author)

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Publication Date: February 1, 2008

Oman is a stunningly beautiful country with a rich history and bountiful heritage set in a breathtaking landscape. As an ancient seafaring country, Oman has always been open to the world, and is now increasingly popular with discerning travellers and tourists. Since the accession of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said in 1970, Oman has thrived, adopting the best features of modern technology while keeping its own heritage and unique culture very much alive. In this book, Ozzie Newcombe’s vibrant photographs capture the most enchanting of the country’s sights, from the natural wonders of its soaring mountains, stark deserts, plunging coastal cliffs and lush green valleys, to the man-made achievements of ancient crafts and modern engineering. Oman’s astonishing variety will surprise and delight both residents and visitors alike, and this book is a lasting celebration of one of the most fascinating countries in the world.

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About the Author

OZZIE NEWCOMBE was born in Kent, England, and studied graphic design before becoming a freelance photographer in 1987. He has lived in the Middle East for seventeen years, based in Oman, and works on assignment for multinational corporations throughout the region and also in central and south-east Asia. His work has been published worldwide in magazines, on book covers and by advertising clients. He divides his time between Muscat and Sao Paulo, where he lives with his wife, a choreographer. He has two children, Natasha and Gabriel.

PAULINE SHELTON is a writer and journalist who lived in Oman for four years. She founded the restaurant review column in Oman Today, was the editor of A Tribute to Oman, and has written two guidebooks about the country, Discovering Oman and Discovering Dhofar.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 240 pages
• Publisher: Garnet Publishing; 1st edition (February 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1859640680
• ISBN-13: 978-1859640685
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 9.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,136,593 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #46 in Books > History > Middle East > Oman

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5.0 out of 5 stars THE HERITAGE OF SULTANATE OF OMAN, November 27, 2000

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This review is from: The Heritage of Oman: A Celebration in Photographs (Hardcover)

I WOULD LIKE TO EXPLORE ABOUT ARABIA ORYSX.HOSPITALITY PEOPLE LIFE HERITAGE THE EMTHY QUATHER OF AL RHUB AL KHALY BUT FIRST THE TRUE ARAB THE BEDOUIN .THE NOMAD LIFE.I HOPE TO MEET ONE DAY IN THE DESERT.TO SPEAK PERSONAL SOMETHING SECRET.WHAT IS THA ARAB NATION MINNING IN THIS WORLD.WHAT THEY ARE.