Book Havana Blues by Assouline Description Ruined pastel-colored facades line the streets, parked vintage cars evoke the past, live music permeates the air. Welcome to Havana, home of boundless energy. Situated along the Florida Strait, Cuba’s capital has undergone many identities: Spanish colonization, mafia rule in the 1930s, 1950s glamor, the Cuban revolution and, more…
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…
Secret Stays Book by Assouline Description In the transformative landscape of modern travel, a profound shift occurred in the 2000s, when individuals began renting their homes to strangers, fostering an intimate connection between travelers and unique living spaces around the world entire. This cultural evolution stems from a revived belief in true hospitality, transcending simple…
Book Roy Lichtenstein: Impossible collection by Assouline Description Roy Lichtenstein’s comic book-inspired paintings and irreverent spirit have resonated with collectors and art lovers for more than half a century. Museums and galleries compete to exhibit his work, and in the marketplace he is one of the most coveted names in contemporary art. Famous for imbuing…
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 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…
Book Eden Rock-St Barths by Assouline Description Eden RockSt Barths, an iconic luxury hotel, traces its origins to the 1940s, when aviator Remy de Haenen discovered a magnificent promontory on St. Barthelemy. In 1953, it was transformed into the most exclusive guest house in the world, paving the way for unparalleled luxury, gastronomy and well-being….
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…
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…
Book Budapest Gem by Assouline Description Budapest, the vibrant capital of Hungary, is a city of enchanting contrasts. In the western part of the city, Buda, monuments such as the Fisherman’s Bastion, Buda Castle and Matthias Church bear witness to its rich history, while the Pest side is home to modern icons like the Parliament,…
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 Salvador Dal: Impossible collection by Assouline Description In the popular imagination, perhaps no other artist’s work is more recognizable than that of Salvador Dal. Indeed, for many, he is the quintessential mad artist, whose singular vision remorselessly plumbed his own psychological depths. His nightmarish visions and bizarre landscapes express the anguish and turbulence of…