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…
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…
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…
St. Barths Freedom Book by Assouline Description If the sands of Saint-Barth could talk, they would speak of historical legends, wild parties and famous guests. Equal parts luxury and simplicity, St. Barths is a paradise for all of life’s pleasures. From sailboats to super yachts, Gustavia Harbor beats the heart of the island, welcoming international…
Book Morocco Kingdom of Light by Assouline Description People come to Morocco looking for a profound experience, whether it’s a country, a kingdom, or an issue. It captivates like a dervish dance, with its infinite and miraculous authenticity. Artists have been inspired by Morocco, the “Kingdom of Light”, since Delacroixs visit. This book, Morocco, Kingdom…
Book Hamptons Private by Assouline Description “The Hamptons” is synonymous with luxury. Just mentioning the name conjures up images of pool parties, palatial waterfront estates, and endless days on the beach socializing with the upper echelon. But before this famous peninsula became the summer haunt of the glitterati, its forty miles of rolling sand dunes…
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 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 Tiffany & Co.: The Landmark by Assouline Description Tiffany & Co.’s Fifth Avenue flagship, reopened in April 2023 after a major four-year restoration, has become a new landmark in the New York skyline. Transformed by architect Peter Marino, the interiors now feature works by renowned artists and a three-story exhibition space designed by Shohei…
Book Cipullo: Making Jewelry Modern by Assouline Description Born in Naples in 1935 into a family of jewelers, Aldo Cipullo became the most glamorous jewelry designer of the 1970s and early ’80s. Aldo Cipullo left Italy for the exciting possibilities of life in New York, enrolling in the School of Visual Arts. In 1960, he…
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…
Book Mykonos Muse of Assouline Description Located in the Cyclades and surrounded by the blue-green water of the Aegean Sea, lies whitewashed and windmill-dotted Mykonos, the Island of the Winds. This ancient island and those that surround it, mythologized as the bodies of the gods slain by Hercules in ancient times, are older than legend…