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 Red Sea: The Saudi Coast by Assouline Description Bordering the coasts of eight countries, the Red Sea is a melting pot of civilizations, beliefs and hopes. With unique coral reefs and diverse underwater life, untouched nature and unparalleled biodiversity thrive in the aquatic environment and have led to the creation of several conservation initiatives….
Book Salvador Dal: Impossible collection by Assouline Description In the popular imagination, perhaps no other artist’s work is more recognizable than that of Salvador Dal. Indeed, for many, he is the quintessential mad artist, whose singular vision remorselessly plumbed his own psychological depths. His nightmarish visions and bizarre landscapes express the anguish and turbulence of…
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…
Book James Bond Destinations by Assouline Description In 1962, James Bond made his big screen debut in Dr. No, setting a cinematic standard as globe-trotting secret agent 007. From London to Jamaica and beyond, Bond’s adventures spanned the world, taking audiences to more than a hundred real locations. places to live over the last six…
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 Cartier: Impossible Collection by Assouline Description One of the world’s leading luxury jewelers since the 19th century, Cartier evokes a world of art and beauty, a heritage of unparalleled prestige. By 1909, Cartier was the leading international jeweler of its time, with boutiques in Paris, London and New York, and was official supplier to…
Book Versailles – From Louis XIV to Jeff Koon: Impossible collection by Assouline Description Welcome to the most legendary palace in the world, the glittering Chateau de Versailles. Narrating the most important historical, social and cultural milestones of Versailles, beginning with the original proposal for a modest hunting lodge requested by Louis XIII in 1623,…
Monte Carlo book by Assouline Description A treasure trove of glitz and glamor awaits you on an exclusive two-mile coastline along the Mediterranean Sea. High-rollers, professional athletes and international stars flock to Monaco in droves. Although filled with flashy sports cars, luxury apartments, super-yachts and unlimited entertainment, this rocky promontory has no shortage of culture…
Bulgari Book: Beyond Time by Assouline Description Discover the definitive book on Bulgari’s rich relationship with watchmaking in Bulgari: Beyond Time. The book’s global perspective celebrates more than a century of Roman-inspired craftsmanship, comprehensively chronicling the manufacture’s Swiss-Italian watchmaking achievements through hundreds of original, captivating images and fascinating conversations with the most leading specialists in…
Book Chanel: The Legend Of An Icon by Assouline Description Gabrielle Chanel, known for her uncanny ability to anticipate fashion trends, transformed the style world with her modern take on luxury minimalism. She elevated simple fabrics like jersey and tweed to couture status, creating a sophisticated yet understated silhouette that redefined 20th century fashion. Chanel’s…
Italian Chic book by Assouline Description Italy is a country synonymous with style and beauty in all aspects of life: the rich history of Rome, the Renaissance art of Florence, the graceful canals of Venice, the haute couture of Milan, the pasta the Bolognese of Bologna, the colorful architecture of Portofino and the flashing blue….