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,…
Riva Aquarama book (Special Edition) : Impossible collection by Assouline Description When it comes to glamor and high-end style on the seas, there is nothing more captivating than the Aquarama. Imagined by the legendary Carlo Riva, the wooden speed car has become an icon of Italian design and the Riva Aquarama book, published by Assouline,…
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 Mexico City by Assouline Description With a history dating back to the 14th century, Mexico City blends indigenous pre-Hispanic roots, colonial architecture and Spanish Baroque influences. This unique fusion, made from local materials like cantera and tezontle, inspires artists and architects. Iconic structures like Diego Rivera’s Anahuacalli Museum and Juan O’Gorman’s Cave House proudly…
Book Formula 1: Impossible collection by Assouline Description A six-point safety harness wraps around your shoulders and between your legs, a neck brace tightens your chest. The world to come is only visible above a ledge at eye level; the world behind is only seen through two mirrors a little bigger than cigarette boxes. The…
Palm Beach book by Assouline Description In the early 1900s, former oil baron Henry Morrison Flagler became interested in the South Florida coast and began developing an exclusive resort community. Establishing a railroad that would allow easier access to the area, he then built two hotels he hoped that early American families would come to…
Book Guerlain: An Imperial Icon by Assouline Description Discover the legendary tale of Guerlains iconic “Bee Bottle” in Guerlain: An Imperial Icon. This volume from the Assouline Classics Collection celebrates the 170th anniversary of the Abeilles Bottle, a symbol of exceptional craftsmanship that embodies the enlightened values of tradition and excellence. Featuring historical and contemporary…
Barbie book by Assouline Description Celebrate Barbie’s sixty-fifth birthday in a book dedicated to the fascinating story of the world’s most popular doll. Created by Mattel founder Ruth Handler, a revolutionary feminist visionary, Barbie challenged the conventions of the 1950s, establishing a role for women beyond that of wife and mother. With an identity outside…
Book New York by New York by Assouline Description New York is a city whose DNA comes from all over the world, a fantastic and unique place belonging to America but not completely American. Such a strong cultural personality deserves a book, and Martine Assouline presents this grandiose new title as “a little tribute to…
Book Louis Vuitton Skin: Architecture of Luxury (New-York 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…
Book St. Tropez Soleil by Assouline Description The legend of Saint-Tropez begins with a dog, a rooster and a martyr; and it leads to movie stars, world-famous artists and distinguished writers. Situated on the glittering French Riviera, Saint-Tropez has been in the spotlight for over half a century, for better or worse, with celebrities flocking…
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….