Book Bali Mystique by Assouline Description Surfing mecca, tropical paradise, hub of bamboo architecture, “island of the gods” Bali contains multitudes. The magnetism of this Indonesian island is unmatched, attracting millions of visitors every year. A balance of spiritual meditation and indulgent fun, there is an energy to Bali that defies the stereotype of a…
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 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 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…
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 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 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….
Book Columbia Pictures: 100 Years Of Cinema by Assouline Description For a century, Columbia Pictures has shined as a beacon in the world of cinema, symbolized by the Torch Lady of Columbia. From classics like His Girl Friday to modern masterpieces like Taxi Driver, the studio has left an indelible mark on cinematic history. Sam…
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 Louis Vuitton Skin: Architecture of Luxury (Paris 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…
SCAD book, Architecture of a University of Assouline Description The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) is pleased to announce the publication of SCAD: The Architecture of a College. The book is the university’s second publication with Assouline, the first of which was SCAD president and founder Paula Wallace’s memoir The Bee and the…
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…