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 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 Jamaica Vibes by Assouline Description Surely the most stylish and cool island in the Caribbean, Jamaica is not only the birthplace of reggae but also a favorite destination of James Bond. While there’s no shortage of luxury villas and white-sand beaches, Jamaica offers something other destinations lack: a vibrant culture all its own. Brimming…
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 Patek Philippe: Impossible Collection by Assouline Description Founded in Geneva in 1839 by Polish refugees Antoine Norbert de Patek and Franois Czapek, Patek Philippe is the pinnacle of Swiss fine watchmaking. Their mission was clear: to create the finest watches in the world. Patek Philippe excels at grand complications, with revolutionary innovations like the…
Book Expo 2020 Dubai The Definitive Edition: Impossible Collection by Assouline Description The definitive edition focuses on the lasting influence of Expo 2020 Dubai, not only as a magnificent fair, but also in the context of the Expo’s legendary history. This is the first exhibition organized in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia region…
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…
Gold Book: Impossible Collection 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 shine, shine…
Jaipur book by Assouline Description A delicate blend of old and new, Jaipur is a vibrant city full of energy, color and grandeur. With a history of maharajas, emperors and queens, the state capital of Rajasthan has a prestigious heritage and esteem that continues to this day. The City Palace, a sprawling complex of buildings…
Book The Italian Dream by Assouline Description For more than three years, Aline Coquelle, famous travel photographer, and Count Gelasio Gaetani d’Aragona Lovatelli, member of one of the oldest Italian aristocratic families, have been following the list of the best wines in Italy. Guided by Gelasio, readers discover a tribe of artistic friends and wine…
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,…