Book The Light of New York by Assouline Description How do you capture the city that never sleeps in spooky moments of serenity That’s exactly what award-winning photographer Jean-Michel Berts does in this epic, visual piece from the world’s greatest city. At dawn, the streets of New York resonate with a life of their own:…
Gold Book: Impossible Collection (Special Edition) 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…
Book Yves Saint Laurent: Impossible collection by Assouline Description After getting his big break assisting French couture titan Christian Dior, Yves Saint Laurent stood out and transformed high fashion for a new era of young, strong, independent women. His designs changed the course of fashion, introducing the concept of designer ready-to-wear to a wider clientele….
Book Marrakech Flair by Assouline Description It has been said that Marrakech awakens all the senses. Whether seeing the intricate zellige tiles; smell the various spices sold in the souks; hear the call to prayer emanate from neighboring mosques; touch the soft leather used to make a pair of babouches (leather sandals); enjoying a tasty…
Book Jewelry: Impossible collection by Assouline Description “Bringing together the most remarkable pieces of the 20th century” – Harpers Bazaar India In this magnificent collection of the most spectacular jewels of the 20th century, fine jewelry historian Vivienne Becker selects the quintessential jewels that represent the milestones of jewelry design of the last hundred years….
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 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 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 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 Dubai Mall: A Mall Like No Other by Assouline Description It all started with a vision. A vision for a retail destination of unrivaled quality in the center of Downtown Dubai, the de facto zone of all things revolutionary. Thus, in 2008, spanning 550,000 square meters spread over four levels and housing more than…
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…
Book Makkah – The Holy City of Islam: Impossible Collection by Assouline Description Embark on a journey to the heart of Islamic culture with Makkah, a must-read book for anyone wishing to explore this holy city. Considered a unique experience, a visit to Mecca immerses visitors in the traditions and religious significance that are so…