Zerzura Rare Books, the home of rare books in Dubai - in pictures


  • Zerzura Rare Books in A4 space in Alerkal Avenue specialises in rare and vintage works. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
    Zerzura Rare Books in A4 space in Alerkal Avenue specialises in rare and vintage works. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
  • The Hound of the Baskervilles by Arthur Conan Doyle, First Edition (1902)
    The Hound of the Baskervilles by Arthur Conan Doyle, First Edition (1902)
  • The almost 150 rare and vintage books for sale include about 20 first editions
    The almost 150 rare and vintage books for sale include about 20 first editions
  • Three original programmes from the Baalbeck International Festival (1959, 1960, 1961)
    Three original programmes from the Baalbeck International Festival (1959, 1960, 1961)
  • Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, First Edition (2000), signed by J K Rowling
    Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, First Edition (2000), signed by J K Rowling
  • 'I have this belief in the value of books,' says Alex Warren, founder and owner of Zerzura Rare Books
    'I have this belief in the value of books,' says Alex Warren, founder and owner of Zerzura Rare Books
  • Matilda by Roald Dahl, First Edition (1988)
    Matilda by Roald Dahl, First Edition (1988)
  • Arabian Sands by Wilfred Thesiger, First Edition (1959)
    Arabian Sands by Wilfred Thesiger, First Edition (1959)
  • Aside from novels and children’s books, Zerzura also has books about the UAE and the wider region
    Aside from novels and children’s books, Zerzura also has books about the UAE and the wider region
  • From Russia with Love by Ian Fleming, First Edition (1957)
    From Russia with Love by Ian Fleming, First Edition (1957)
  • Tintin au Pays de l'Or Noir by Herge, First Edition (1950)
    Tintin au Pays de l'Or Noir by Herge, First Edition (1950)