Book Roy Lichtenstein: Impossible collection by Assouline Description Roy Lichtenstein’s comic book-inspired paintings and irreverent spirit have resonated with collectors and art lovers for more than half a century. Museums and galleries compete to exhibit his work, and in the marketplace he is one of the most coveted names in contemporary art. Famous for imbuing…
Book Dubai Wonder by Assouline Description An international port city and desert oasis, Dubai is one of the most important metropolises in the Middle East. With humble beginnings in the pearl diving, fishing and trading industries, Dubai has since eclipsed its historical origins. The most populous of the seven emirates united by founder Sheikh Zayed…
Book Diamonds: Diamond Stories by Assouline Description Formed billions of years ago deep beneath the earth’s surface, natural diamonds have always had an ethereal mysticism about them. Once reserved for royals, red carpets and life’s most festive moments, diamonds were considered symbols of wealth and prosperity that only a few could access. But with a…
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 Watches: A Guide by Hodinkee Description Over a short period of ten years, Hodinkee has positioned itself as the preeminent and most distinguished destination for modern and vintage wristwatch enthusiasts. Coming out of a career in finance, Ben Clymer decided to merge his passions of watchmaking and writing to create a blog covering everything…
Book The School of Fashion 30 Parsons Designers by Assouline Description For more than a century, Parsons The New School for Design has been synonymous with the best in American fashion, encouraging creative talent and pushing the boundaries of style around the world. The staggering influence of the school’s many alumni has created a legacy…
Book Yachts: Impossible collection by Assouline Description Since time immemorial, monarchs, nobility and aristocracy have aspired to spend their free time on the water. From Cleopatra’s legendary luxury barge to Her Majesty’s royal yacht Britannia, from elegant Jazz Age ships such as the Nahlin, once chartered by King Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson, to ’60s…
Book African Adventures: The Greatest Safari On Earth by Assouline Description Embark on a magical journey into the African wilderness and be transformed forever. Witness the awe-inspiring interactions of a lioness and her cubs or a baby elephant learning to use its trunk and be amazed by the natural wonders of Africa. African Adventures: The…
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 Royal Oak: From Iconoclast to Icon by Assouline Description Royal Oak: From Iconoclast to Icon traces how Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak caused a sensation when it was released in 1972, with its hand-finished stainless steel armor housing the finest self-winding mechanical movement of its era and shone around the world in the decades that…
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…
Book Havana Blues by Assouline Description Ruined pastel-colored facades line the streets, parked vintage cars evoke the past, live music permeates the air. Welcome to Havana, home of boundless energy. Situated along the Florida Strait, Cuba’s capital has undergone many identities: Spanish colonization, mafia rule in the 1930s, 1950s glamor, the Cuban revolution and, more…