Book Costa Smeralda by Assouline Description In perfect harmony with nature, the Costa Smeralda was born from the uninhabited and untouched territory of the northeastern tip of Sardinia. Discovering the unlimited potential of the region, Prince Aga Khan and other interested associates set to work developing and transforming Costa Smeralda into an exclusive and luxurious…
Book The Art of Manufacture: Alain Ducasse dAssouline Description Discover the know-how that begins with the hand of an artisan, whether roaster, chocolatier, ice cream maker or pastry chef. It is a delicate and beautiful gesture that embodies the philosophy “At the origin, taste”. Since the opening of Chef Alain Ducasse’s first Manufacture in 2013,…
Book Mosque The 100 Most Iconic Islamic Houses Of Worship: Impossible Collection by Assouline Description Places of worship have served as a benchmark for the heights of human achievement since time immemorial: the nobler the sacred shrine, the nobler the society. Over the centuries, civilizations considered their own worth in the face of the splendor…
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….
Aspen Style Book by Assouline Description What began as a small mining camp during the Colorado Silver Boom of the late 19th century has since become a favorite getaway for the world’s elite. Appreciated more for what’s above ground rather than below, Aspen, Colorado, has a history almost as dense as the repertoire of A-listers…
Book Royal Oak: From Iconoclast to Icon by Assouline Description Royal Oak: From Iconoclast to Icon traces how Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak caused a sensation when it was released in 1972, with its hand-finished stainless steel armor housing the finest self-winding mechanical movement of its era and shone around the world in the decades that…
Book Arturo Fuente Since 1912: Impossible collection by Assouline Description Humble, resilient and strong: the Arturo Fuente family is all of this and more. Their saga begins with Don Arturo Fuente chasing the American dream, deploying his cherished Cuban artisan forces, then continues with his son, Don Carlos Fuente Sr., his grandson, Carlos “Carlito” Fuente…
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 Marbella Sol d’Assouline Description Marbella is both a blank slate and a palimpsest. It could be anything to anyone. You can meet a rock star in the morning and European royalty in the afternoon. There can’t be many places where two such unique personalities could cross paths. To paraphrase Churchill, it is a kaleidoscope…
Pop Art Style Book by Assouline Description In the 1950s, a young man from Pittsburgh named Andy Warhol made a comfortable living as a commercial illustrator in New York. But his ambitions went far beyond that; soon he was painting Coca-Cola bottles and filling a gallery with paintings of Campbell’s soup cans. He certainly wasn’t…
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,…
Transparent book holder Description Combining effortless assembly with the ability to showcase every collection, from icons to ultimates, the Assouline “A Bookstand” is as elegant as the titles it supports. Designed by Alex Assouline, this luxury book holder, with an engraved Assouline A logo centered on both panels, is available in black, red, yellow, blue…