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Sherif Sonbol

    Sherif Sonbol is a photographer whose work primarily focuses on architecture, scenic fine arts, and photojournalism. He is noted for his masterful use of natural light, which imbues his interior scenes with a distinctive atmosphere. Through his projects, including those aimed at bridging Western and Arabic cultures, Sonbol seeks to foster greater understanding and communication. His artistic contributions have been recognized with extensive worldwide exhibitions and have even been the subject of doctoral theses.

    Egyptian Palaces and Villas
    • Egypt's romantic allure does not end with the age of the pharaohs. This lavishly illustrated book offers an unprecedented look inside the opulent estates of the pashas, khedives, and great ladies of 19th-century Egypt, and the princes and kings of the early 20th century. Here in all its cosmopolitan splendor is the world of unparalleled prosperity that attracted adventurers the world over, from the Belle Époque through the Roaring Twenties. The stories of the families and architects behind 41 spectacular villas and palaces make this volume as fascinating to read as it is to look at. Sumptuously illustrated with 174 original color photographs, Egyptian Palaces and Villas will entrance and delight anyone interested in this proud land and its dramatic history.

      Egyptian Palaces and Villas