Book Cars: Impossible collection by Assouline Description “Ultimate tribute to the automobile” – Mr. Porter It’s the dream of many to own the most beautifully crafted automobiles in the world, but more often than not, only a handful of collectors come close. Now, The Impossible Collection of Cars makes that dream come true by presenting…
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 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 The Connoisseur’s Guide to Fine Timepieces by Assouline Description European Watch Company, a Boston-based retailer run by father-son duo Albert and Joshua Ganjei, has been a beacon for watch enthusiasts since 1993, providing exceptional service and building lasting relationships with its loyal customer base. Their book, The Connoisseur’s Guide to Fine Timepieces, captures the…
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…
St. Barths Freedom Book by Assouline Description If the sands of Saint-Barth could talk, they would speak of historical legends, wild parties and famous guests. Equal parts luxury and simplicity, St. Barths is a paradise for all of life’s pleasures. From sailboats to super yachts, Gustavia Harbor beats the heart of the island, welcoming international…
Book Windows at Tiffany and Co.: Impossible collection by Assouline Description “Assouline’s glossy coffee table books are always a good idea, and their new deluxe Tiffany blue tome dedicated to the jeweler’s famous windows is perfect for the Audrey Hepburn in your life.” – The observer They are astonishing, wonderful and always, invariably modern: the…
Barbie book by Assouline Description Celebrate Barbie’s sixty-fifth birthday in a book dedicated to the fascinating story of the world’s most popular doll. Created by Mattel founder Ruth Handler, a revolutionary feminist visionary, Barbie challenged the conventions of the 1950s, establishing a role for women beyond that of wife and mother. With an identity outside…
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 Modern Iran: Impossible Collection by Assouline Description During her reign as the first queen in Iranian history, Empress Farah Pahlavi dedicated her life to serving the Iranian people, creating and organizing museums and festivals across the country. With a keen eye and in collaboration with Sotheby’s, Christie’s and the Met, the Empress was able…
Book Chanel: Impossible collection by Assouline Description “Karl Lagerfeld elevated Chanel’s status from classic to legendary by reinventing her famous designs for a new era. Bazaar contributor Alexander Fury’s book is a testament to that influence” – Harper’s Bazaar More than any other designer of her time, Gabrielle Chanel had the ability to predict the…
Book Villeggiatura: Italian Summer Vacation by Assouline Description Everyone dreams of experiencing La Dolce Vita: delicious cuisine, breathtaking landscapes, legendary scenes and cultural treasures. An immersion in a destination in its purest form, a way of life perfectly encapsulated by Belmond’s Italian properties, where time spent quietly understanding local rhythms is of the utmost importance….