Seven Pillars of Wisdom Philip Guston revealing a distinct culinary heritage

revealing a distinct culinary heritage shaped by the region’s geography

violence and eroticism

In a genre-defying book hailed as “exquisite” (The New York Times) and “spectacular” (The Times Literary Supplement)

ambitious and dedicated to investigation

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The Academy Award–winning director of Free Solo and National Geographic photographer presents the first collection of his iconic adventure photography

Seven Pillars of Wisdom Philip Guston revealing a distinct culinary heritageSeven Pillars of Wisdom encompasses an account of the Arab Revolt against the Turks during the First World War alongside general Middle Eastern and military history, politics, adventure and drama. It is also a memoir of the soldier known as Lawrence of Arabia. Lawrence was a fascinating and controversial figure whose talent as a vivid and imaginative writer shines through on every page of this, his masterpiece. 'It ranks with the greatest books ever