Book Interview: 50 Years of Assouline Description In 1969, Andy Warhol launched Interview, an underground film journal that quickly transformed into an iconic symbol of New York culture and style. The monthly’s wide-ranging conversations and irreverent approach opened doors to society’s inner circles and became a launching pad for creative talents such as Andre Leon…
Book Mykonos Muse of Assouline Description Located in the Cyclades and surrounded by the blue-green water of the Aegean Sea, lies whitewashed and windmill-dotted Mykonos, the Island of the Winds. This ancient island and those that surround it, mythologized as the bodies of the gods slain by Hercules in ancient times, are older than legend…
Book Mosque The 100 Most Iconic Islamic Houses Of Worship: Impossible Collection by Assouline Description Places of worship have served as a benchmark for the heights of human achievement since time immemorial: the nobler the sacred shrine, the nobler the society. Over the centuries, civilizations considered their own worth in the face of the splendor…
Palm Beach book by Assouline Description In the early 1900s, former oil baron Henry Morrison Flagler became interested in the South Florida coast and began developing an exclusive resort community. Establishing a railroad that would allow easier access to the area, he then built two hotels he hoped that early American families would come to…
Book Santiago Calatrava: Impossible Collection by Assouline Description One of the world’s most sought-after architects, Spanish-born Santiago Calatrava is the mastermind behind some of the world’s most magnificent structures. Inspired by the human body and the natural world, his works imitate the shapes and movements of organic entities, sometimes suggesting flight or spiritual elevation. This…
Gold Book: Impossible Collection (Special Edition) by Assouline Description Pure, indestructible, dazzling gold: since the dawn of time, this precious metal has sparked countless fantasies and beliefs. May it lead powerful sovereigns to the afterlife, delicately illuminate the Buddhist pagodas of Southeast Asia, illuminate the halos of saints, make the crowns of kings and popes…
Book Jamaica Vibes by Assouline Description Surely the most stylish and cool island in the Caribbean, Jamaica is not only the birthplace of reggae but also a favorite destination of James Bond. While there’s no shortage of luxury villas and white-sand beaches, Jamaica offers something other destinations lack: a vibrant culture all its own. Brimming…
Book Vatican A Private Visit to a Secret World: Impossible collection by Assouline Description More than just an enclave in the city of Rome, the Vatican is a complex city-state that, for many people, still evokes notions of secrecy. The Vatican has always exercised a power of fascination and seduction over us, with its nearly…
Book Fernando Botero: Impossible Collection by Assouline Description Fernando Botero pursued excellence in art for sixty-five turbulent years, mastering numerous techniques and creating a formidable body of work of over 3,000 paintings, over 200 sculptures, and at least 12,000 drawings. Few artists have been able to create a world as distinctive as Botero’s, instantly recognizable…
Book Moon Paradise by Assouline Description For centuries, the moon was synonymous with mystery, the unknown. But over the years, humanity has studied this brilliant satellite and even managed to venture into it. Mystery became discovery, which then became possibility. Earth’s Moon is a universal constant for every human being, past and present. A rare…
Book Alula Ever by Assouline Description A travel destination like no other, AlUla is a breathtaking oasis in Saudi Arabia where ancient sites are brought into conversation with modern progress. A spectacularly preserved cultural and historical masterpiece, AlUla has existed for millennia and has only recently been opened to international travelers. From the old town…
Book Columbia Pictures: 100 Years Of Cinema by Assouline Description For a century, Columbia Pictures has shined as a beacon in the world of cinema, symbolized by the Torch Lady of Columbia. From classics like His Girl Friday to modern masterpieces like Taxi Driver, the studio has left an indelible mark on cinematic history. Sam…