Book Iconic: Art, Design, Advertising, and the Automobile by Assouline Description A Ford GT with custom Gulf Oil paint, an Aston Martin DB5, Jacques Villeneuve’s Formula Ford Reynard, Jaguar E-Types, Mercedes-Benz 300 SLs and a 2015 Porsche 918m. These are just some of the fabulous cars featured in Miles S. Nadal’s impressive Dare to Dream…
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 Louis Vuitton Skin: Architecture of Luxury (New-York Edition) by Assouline Description Discover the breathtaking architecture of Louis Vuitton stores around the world in Louis Vuitton Skin: Architecture of Luxury. Pulitzer Prize-winning author Paul Goldberger takes readers on an exhilarating journey, exploring the various locations of the House, from So Paulo to Seoul. Rather than…
Turquoise Coasr Book of Assouline Description The Turkish Riviera, known as the Turquoise Coast, is home to stunning mountain scenery, rich myths and folklore, and more than 600 kilometers of pristine shoreline along the warm Aegean and Mediterranean seas. With two of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the ruins of the Mausoleum of…
Pop Art Style Book by Assouline Description In the 1950s, a young man from Pittsburgh named Andy Warhol made a comfortable living as a commercial illustrator in New York. But his ambitions went far beyond that; soon he was painting Coca-Cola bottles and filling a gallery with paintings of Campbell’s soup cans. He certainly wasn’t…
Amalfi Coast Book by Assouline Description The Amalfi Coast is the epitome of the Italian dream. Nestled among lemon blossoms and bougainvillea is a line of thirteen towns that make up the Amalfi Coast. Known for their vertical landscape, the villages are only accessible via Strada Statale 163 a narrow, winding cliffside road which, while…
Provence Glory book by Assouline Description From towns to quaint villages and everything in between, Provence has something for everyone. Swim in the crystal clear waters of the Sormiou cove in Marseille. Drive with the top down through the lavender fields in Valensole. Taste a bite of freshly baked fougasse, a Provenal classic. Admire the…
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 Makkah – The Holy City of Islam: Impossible Collection by Assouline Description Embark on a journey to the heart of Islamic culture with Makkah, a must-read book for anyone wishing to explore this holy city. Considered a unique experience, a visit to Mecca immerses visitors in the traditions and religious significance that are so…
Book Yves Saint Laurent: Impossible collection by Assouline Description After getting his big break assisting French couture titan Christian Dior, Yves Saint Laurent stood out and transformed high fashion for a new era of young, strong, independent women. His designs changed the course of fashion, introducing the concept of designer ready-to-wear to a wider clientele….
Book Camels Froms Saudi Arabia (Classic) by Assouline Description Imagine the deserts of Saudi Arabia. Windswept sand dunes. Sculptural rock formations. And in the distance, a camel, standing boldly in the rays of the sun. Camels, and more particularly the dromedary, or one-humped camel, are an icon of the Arab landscape. Throughout Saudi Arabia’s history,…
Book Marrakech Flair by Assouline Description It has been said that Marrakech awakens all the senses. Whether seeing the intricate zellige tiles; smell the various spices sold in the souks; hear the call to prayer emanate from neighboring mosques; touch the soft leather used to make a pair of babouches (leather sandals); enjoying a tasty…