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…
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 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…
Burberry book by Assouline Description Over 165 years of innovation, adventure and a unique expression of Britishness come to life in Burberry, a richly illustrated volume filled with material from the Burberry archives and beyond. Five chapters, featuring 200 illustrations, depict Burberry’s evolution from a family business founded in 1856 to a renowned global luxury…
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 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 Wine: Impossible collection by Assouline Description “Ultraluxe Wine Collectors Compendium” Wine Spectator In this stunning addition to the Assouline Ultimate Collection, Enrico Bernardo, the world’s best sommelier, imagines the perfect cellar filled with the most exceptional wines of the 20th century: The Impossible Collection of Wine. Weighing the virtues of rarity, terroir, taste and…
Book Modern Iran: Impossible Collection by Assouline Description During her reign as the first queen in Iranian history, Empress Farah Pahlavi dedicated her life to serving the Iranian people, creating and organizing museums and festivals across the country. With a keen eye and in collaboration with Sotheby’s, Christie’s and the Met, the Empress was able…
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 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 Cigars: Impossible collection by Assouline Description In the highly anticipated new volume of Assouline’s bestselling ultimate collection, The Impossible Collection of Cigars envisions the ultimate humidor packed with the most notable cigars of the 20th and 21st centuries from the most prestigious manufacturers. Like the pop of the Champagne cork, the flick of the…
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…