A book titled The Official Journey to Makkah Opus was unveiled on 14 December 2011 by Prince Turki Bin Faisal Al Saud of Saudi Arab at pre-launch function in New Delhi. The book is scheduled to be formally launched in 2012. Prince Turki Bin Faisal Al Saud is a member of the Saudi royal family and founder of the King Faisal Centre for Research and Islamic Studies, which has provided active support and advice for the publication of the Makkah Opus.
The book is bound by hand in the finest leather and contained in a silk covered clamshell case.
The book is being published by the Opus Media Group, luxury publisher of premium large format books. The India edition, priced at a whopiing $40000-50000, would be limited to 100 copies and will be exhibited in different cities of the country in March 2012.
The Description of the Book
The book has been described as a compendium of finest scholarly writing, and both historical and specially commissioned art and photography. It is believed to faithfully represent the incredible journey of Hajj pilgrimage world-over.
The book is a limited edition volume which contains 100000 words both in Arabic and English with the support of 2000 photographs, most of which have been specially commissioned. A striking feature of the book is the two meters long gatefold pictures.
The book has also been compiled with a view to make it an educational tool for those who follow and are interested in the Islamic faith.
The book includes interviews, profile, photography and features, including contributions from eminent Islamic scholars and Islamic VVIPs across the world.
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