Biarritz Basque Book by Assouline Description On the south coast of France, there is an idyllic town that has hosted famous visitors such as Napoleon III and Coco Chanel, but it is also a surfer’s paradise. This captivating anomaly is none other than Biarritz. Imagine breathtaking landscapes, a rich cultural tapestry, and the aroma of…
Tuscany Marvel book by Assouline Description The Italian region of Tuscany is a treat for all the senses. A creative incubator that has cultivated art and architecture from eras including Etruscan, Roman, Renaissance and modern times. Antiquated churches, once stops on 19th-century Grand Tours, stand in town piazzas. Hills of wheat and colorful olive trees,…
Greek Islands book by Assouline Description An endless expanse of sparkling waters coupled with unparalleled Greek hospitality awaits visitors to the Aegean Islands. Each island is home to a unique spirit and mythology. From Patmos (the Aga Khan’s favorite) to Hydra (which captivated Henry Miller, Leonard Cohen and Sophia Loren), the islands are imbued with…
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 Cigars: Impossible collection by Assouline Description In the highly anticipated new volume of Assouline’s bestselling ultimate collection, The Impossible Collection of Cigars envisions the ultimate humidor packed with the most notable cigars of the 20th and 21st centuries from the most prestigious manufacturers. Like the pop of the Champagne cork, the flick of the…
Book Tiffany & Co. Vision and Virtuosity (Icon Edition) by Assouline Description When Charles Lewis Tiffany opened his first store in 1837 in New York, selling “fancy articles” imported from Paris, he could not have imagined the visions of glamor his name would evoke around the world. Tiffany & Co. has grown from a modest…
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 Yachts: Impossible collection by Assouline Description Since time immemorial, monarchs, nobility and aristocracy have aspired to spend their free time on the water. From Cleopatra’s legendary luxury barge to Her Majesty’s royal yacht Britannia, from elegant Jazz Age ships such as the Nahlin, once chartered by King Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson, to ’60s…
Book Chinese Art: Impossible Collection by Assouline Description Over the past century, China has experienced a period of more rapid growth and total transformation than any other nation in modern history. How can we begin to understand the country that emerged from such a dramatic era of change The answer may lie in Chinese art….
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 Ocean Wanderlust (Waterproof Edition) by Assouline Description Get ready for an immersive journey beneath the waves with Ocean Wanderlust. Immerse yourself in the world of submarines, mythology, exotic marine species and ocean-inspired fashion. Our Assouline style expands the horizons of travel, blending abstract interpretations like fashion, art and architecture with the real, scientific aspects…