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Kilimanjaro Everymans Mountain
Climbing the Roof of Africa
Brief Description
A stunning photographic journey and personal pilgrimage, this volume chronicles Emirati entrepreneur and designer Omar Al Gurg’s ascent of Africa’s highest peak. Undertaking the climb with minimal physical preparation, Al Gurg faces frigid nights, altitude sickness, and mental fatigue with resilience and deep introspection. Camera in...
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A compelling spiritual journey through a series of photographs which document Kilimanjaro's striking beauty and uniqueness: a visual tribute to a living, evolving ecosystem shaped by natural forces and human presence.
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Description
A stunning photographic journey and personal pilgrimage, this volume chronicles Emirati entrepreneur and designer Omar Al Gurg’s ascent of Africa’s highest peak. Undertaking the climb with minimal physical preparation, Al Gurg faces frigid nights, altitude sickness, and mental fatigue with resilience and deep introspection.
Camera in hand, he documents Kilimanjaro’s five distinct ecological zones, from lush rainforests to alpine deserts, each revealing a unique tapestry of flora and raw natural beauty. The result is not just a visual narrative but a nature-inspired mindfulness manifesto, offering readers a contemplative escape into one of Earth's most iconic landscapes.
Kilimanjaro Everymans Mountain is a compelling work that blends the stark beauty of its subject with a deeply personal perspective.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9788891845191
Publisher: Mondadori Electa
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 11 August 2026
Country: Italy
Imprint: Mondadori Electa
Illustration: 200 COLOUR ILLUSTRATIONS
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 229.0mm
Height: 279.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 256
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About the Author
Omar Al Gurg is an Emirati designer, curator, and entrepreneur born into the prominent Al Gurg family of Dubai. A creative force across disciplines, he has worked with acclaimed firms such as BONE and Zaha Hadid Architects before founding MODU Method, a furniture design studio dedicated to accessible, multifunctional design. His photographic work reflects a lifelong passion for visual storytelling. Al Gurg also served as curator for the UAE Designer Exhibition at Dubai Design Week 2024. Raised on a farm in the North of Ital, Bruno Bianchini is a sustainability advocate and business leader committed to ecological regeneration and systemic change. At Google he leads regional business operations and sustainability efforts in the technology sector across international markets. Alongside his professional role, he supports organizations and startups as an independent consultant and shares his expertise through guest lectures at institutions including Bocconi and Harvard University.
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