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Books
 Jordan: A Timeless Land
By Dr Christa Paula
With photography by David Saunders
Published by I.B. Tauris, 2005, £35.00, ISBN 0-9545083-2-7
This lavishly illustrated book offers a unique pictorial journey through Jordan and provides a beautiful introduction to this Middle Eastern kingdom whose peoples, places and extraordinary landscape once again sit at the epicentre of world events.
Jordan is a young country but the land it occupies is ancient – the River Jordan has for millennia been flowing through the veins of the world’s three great religions: Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
This is a land of striking beauty and fantastical landscapes dotted with painted castles and the awe-inspiring archaeological sites of Petra, Gadara and Jerash.
 Dubai: The Arabian Dream
By David Saunders
With photography by David Saunders
Published by I.B. Tauris, 2003, £35.00, ISBN 0-9545083-0-0
Dubai is one of the world’s most dramatic and compelling success stories. The golden threads of Dubai’s history weave through a turbulent and inspiring past into a flourishing, cosmopolitan present and promising future.
From palm frond huts to iconic hotels, from remote oases to man-made islands, this desert outpost has been transformed into a dynamic centre of trade, commerce and tourism.
This beautifully illustrated book captures the flamboyant contemporary architecture and the desert and maritime heritage that underpins the emirate’s drive to prosperity.
20th-Century Advertising
By Dave Saunders
Published by Carlton Books, 1999, £25.00, ISBN 1-85868-520-6
Love ‘em or hate ‘em, ads sell dreams. This book highlights the famous – and often infamous – campaigns of last century – Coca-Cola and Nike have had massive global impact, while Benetton and Häagen-Dazs have sent shock waves by challenging the boundaries of acceptability.
With direct quotes from the creative leaders in the ad industry, this illuminating and visually stimulating tome is a fascinating overview of the golden age of advertising.
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