In her second book, travel writer Leila Amad Bissat, recounts her adventures in the Far East and Southeast Asia. She tells the stories behind souvenirs she collected on her trips and describes the region through her own eyes. In this very personal account of her travels, the vivid descriptions of objects, places, people and rituals, bring to life the people she met, the cultures she encountered and the places she visited.

21 x 26 cm, 281 pages, English. Date of Publication: Feb 2016

In their latest collaboration, the follow-up to the award-winning Wines of Lebanon, wine writer Michael Karam and photographer Norbert Schiller, take us on another journey through the vineyards of Lebanon.

They chart a history of winemaking that began with early man and which, over the next 7,000 years, witnessed the convulsions of a region central to the story of humanity, meeting the people who epitomize a proud tradition, sharing their challenges, triumphs and tragedies.

This book also highlights the development of an industry from one that operated in isolation, part of a rural and religious tradition, to one that has been forced to adapt to a global industry while coping with conflict and instability.

Wines of Lebanon: The Journey Continues is both a wine guide and a cultural history. Extensively illustrated, it is a valuable reference for all wine enthusiasts and those with an interest in the Middle East.
For the Lebanese, wherever they may live, the book also serves as a cultural touchstone, connecting them with a proud and unique heritage.

Publication Date: March 2025

Illustrated and Designed by Yasmine Darwiche.

What to drink, eat, visit and shop.

Beirut is, undoubtedly, one of the most talked about cities in the world. It continuously births vivid stories that become the subject of worldwide discussion.

From the tumultuous Civil War era and political discordances that shape its legacy, to the more recent triumphant cultural expressions led by talented thinkers and artists, the small city of Beirut is a tireless creator of far-reaching anecdotes that demand to be examined and explored.

Lynn and Yasmine, two locals and dear friends, joined forces to co-create this guidebook, a product of their mutual appreciation and love for the capital.

Format: Paperback, 224 pages, 14 x 21 cm

Published: May 2019