Bedouin: Nomads of the Desert

A nomadic people whose lives are rich in colour and culture, the Bedu have lived for centuries in the vast and inhospitable deserts of the Middle East. But today the Bedu culture is under threat: their migrations are curtailed by the vast oil wealth of the region and their close links with the land are in jeopardy. Their livelihood depends on moving freely about the land with their herds, but for how much longer will they be able to do so? With chapters on the Bedu and their land, life in the desert, women and children, and crafts and culture, this photographic tribute aims to ensure that the Bedu and their ancient, determined lifestyle are not forgotten.