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 Barbie: 60 Years of Inspiration by Assouline Description Founded on March 9, 1959, Barbie arrived on the scene and took the world by storm. Envisioned as a new type of doll that allows girls to play roles beyond a caretaker, Barbie has become one of the world’s most recognizable faces over the past 60…
Burberry book by Assouline Description Over 165 years of innovation, adventure and a unique expression of Britishness come to life in Burberry, a richly illustrated volume filled with material from the Burberry archives and beyond. Five chapters, featuring 200 illustrations, depict Burberry’s evolution from a family business founded in 1856 to a renowned global luxury…
Book Arturo Fuente Since 1912: Impossible collection by Assouline Description Humble, resilient and strong: the Arturo Fuente family is all of this and more. Their saga begins with Don Arturo Fuente chasing the American dream, deploying his cherished Cuban artisan forces, then continues with his son, Don Carlos Fuente Sr., his grandson, Carlos “Carlito” Fuente…
Book Travel by Design by Assouline Description Featuring travel photography from 150 of America’s leading architects and designers, Travel by Design is an inspiring guide to the power of travel to shape and expand our world. Travel by Design reminds us of the beauty and importance of travel, with images of more than 100 locations…
Book New York Chic by Assouline Description Take a trip to New York, with Assouline as your guide. This megalopolis is often intimidating and overwhelming, but New York Chic, seen through the warm lens of Oliver Pilcher, presents a more intimate vision of the city, beyond the stereotypes. Daily moments with New Yorkers, as they…
Book Bali Mystique by Assouline Description Surfing mecca, tropical paradise, hub of bamboo architecture, “island of the gods” Bali contains multitudes. The magnetism of this Indonesian island is unmatched, attracting millions of visitors every year. A balance of spiritual meditation and indulgent fun, there is an energy to Bali that defies the stereotype of a…
18th Century Style Book by Assouline Description The 18th century embodies aesthetic perfection through monuments like Versailles and the opulence of Marie Antoinette’s court, showcasing the Enlightenment ideals of reason and freedom. From rococo to neoclassicism, it marked a dynamic era in arts, design and literature, whose stylistic codes still inspire contemporary creators. Assouline’s Style…
Book Guerlain: An Imperial Icon by Assouline Description Discover the legendary tale of Guerlains iconic “Bee Bottle” in Guerlain: An Imperial Icon. This volume from the Assouline Classics Collection celebrates the 170th anniversary of the Abeilles Bottle, a symbol of exceptional craftsmanship that embodies the enlightened values of tradition and excellence. Featuring historical and contemporary…
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…
Book Cartagena Grace by Assouline Description Colonial splendor, Caribbean soul and unwavering pride, Cartagena has a spirit all its own. This Colombian treasure has many must-see sights, including the pastel Teatro Adolfo Mejia, the famous clock tower, and the Church of San Pedro Claver, originally built by Spanish Jesuits in the 1600s. Dating back to…
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…