Book Riva Aquarama: 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, is celebrating its…
Book Miami Beach by Assouline Description Considered by many to be the most vibrant, fast-paced and sexiest city in the country, Miami is more popular than ever. Yet it is a city that does not just change but evolves, never rewriting the past, only adding to its illustrious legacy. And that’s the real beauty of…
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 Venice Synagogues: Impossible Collection by Assouline Description Commemorating the 500th anniversary of the founding of the Venice Ghetto, this magnificent hand-bound volume from the Ultimate Collection introduces readers to the beauty and historical and spiritual significance of Venice’s five principal synagogues, the most important markers of the faith and Jewish culture in the most…
Book Andy Warhol: Impossible collection by Assouline Description Andy Warhol’s explosive Pop Art and sharp commentary on advertising and celebrity culture are renowned and deeply relevant even decades after their creation. Although Warhol himself can be a polarizing figure both personally and professionally, there is no doubt that he was a pioneer of the Pop…
Book Oscar Niemeyer: Impossible Collection by Assouline Description Oscar Niemeyer, one of the fathers of modernist architecture, is remembered through Assouline’s handmade limited edition Ultimate Collection volume. Niemeyer’s legacy, one of the most far-reaching influences on 20th- and 21st-century architecture, is recognized and honored in Assouline’s comprehensive and lavish exploration of Niemeyer’s 104-year life and…
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…
Louis Vuitton Virgil Abloh: Ultimate Collection Book by Assouline Description When Virgil Abloh took his first bow for Louis Vuitton in June 2018, fashion changed forever. The latest addition to the Ultimate Collection, Louis Vuitton: Virgil Abloh celebrates the designers groundbreaking creativity on and off the runway. . Featuring over 250 incredibly iconic images and…
Book The Art of Manufacture: Alain Ducasse dAssouline Description Discover the know-how that begins with the hand of an artisan, whether roaster, chocolatier, ice cream maker or pastry chef. It is a delicate and beautiful gesture that embodies the philosophy “At the origin, taste”. Since the opening of Chef Alain Ducasse’s first Manufacture in 2013,…
Bauhaus Style Book by Assouline Description Discover the fascinating world of Bauhaus, the most influential art school of the 20th century, and its lasting impact on modern culture. From architecture and art to design, fashion, film and photography, the Bauhaus revolutionized interdisciplinary practices and inspired generations of artists around the world. This community of like-minded…
Book Vatican A Private Visit to a Secret World: Impossible collection by Assouline Description More than just an enclave in the city of Rome, the Vatican is a complex city-state that, for many people, still evokes notions of secrecy. The Vatican has always exercised a power of fascination and seduction over us, with its nearly…
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…