Book Watches: Impossible collection by Assouline Description In this stunning new addition to the Assouline series, British historian Nicholas Foulkes has selected the 100 revolutionary ” timepieces” of the 20th century, weighing the virtues of rarity, cost, innovative features, historical significance, great provenance and pleasant design. The watch – a microcosm of hundreds of tiny…
Book Venice Synagogues: Impossible Collection by Assouline Description Commemorating the 500th anniversary of the founding of the Venice Ghetto, this magnificent hand-bound volume from the Ultimate Collection introduces readers to the beauty and historical and spiritual significance of Venice’s five principal synagogues, the most important markers of the faith and Jewish culture in the most…
St. Moritz Chic Book by Assouline Description Nestled in Switzerland’s Alpine Engadine Valley, St. Moritz sits amid a sea of ski resorts famous in that it has long maintained an elusive allure. The winter home of personalities from Gunter Sachs and Gianni Agnelli to Sofia Loren, Elizabeth Taylor, Audrey Hepburn, John Lennon and Claudia Schiffer,…
Book Cartier: Impossible Collection by Assouline Description One of the world’s leading luxury jewelers since the 19th century, Cartier evokes a world of art and beauty, a heritage of unparalleled prestige. By 1909, Cartier was the leading international jeweler of its time, with boutiques in Paris, London and New York, and was official supplier to…
AlUla Book (2nd Edition): Impossible collection by Assouline Description Assouline in collaboration with the destination of AlUla announces the release in September 2020 of an immersive book of photographs and illustrations entitled, AlUla. With stunning images shot by internationally renowned photographer Robert Polidori and interpretive illustrations by multidisciplinary artist Ignasi Monreal, AlUla virtually transports readers…
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 Arabian Leopard: Impossible Collection by Assouline Description A celebration of a magnificent creature: the Arabian leopard (Panthera pardus nimr). This subspecies has distinct characteristics resulting from thousands of years of evolution, making it ideally suited to the deserts and mountains of Arabia. An essay by wildlife conservationist Andrew Spalton traces the animal’s epic journey…
Book Interview: 50 Years of Assouline Description In 1969, Andy Warhol launched Interview, an underground film journal that quickly transformed into an iconic symbol of New York culture and style. The monthly’s wide-ranging conversations and irreverent approach opened doors to society’s inner circles and became a launching pad for creative talents such as Andre Leon…
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 Hamptons Private by Assouline Description “The Hamptons” is synonymous with luxury. Just mentioning the name conjures up images of pool parties, palatial waterfront estates, and endless days on the beach socializing with the upper echelon. But before this famous peninsula became the summer haunt of the glitterati, its forty miles of rolling sand dunes…
Book Jaeger-LeCoultre: Reverso by Assouline Description This richly illustrated volume traces the history of one of the world’s most recognizable wristwatches through archival images and original photographs, as well as evocative text from the author, historian, journalist and watch specialist. watchmaker Nicholas Foulkes. Born in 1931, at the height of the Art Deco period, the…
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…