ASSOULINE, January 2023. Hardcover. Date palms emerge across the landscapes of Saudi Arabia, sprouting sacred fruit, creating the ideal oasis. The palm offers shelter and sustenance and is held in high esteem in the region. Dates are referenced throughout the Qur’an and some consider the palm as the tree of.....
Assouline, May 2023. Hardcover. In 2012, Dior turned to modernist Belgian designer Raf Simons to take the renowned couture house in a new direction. After launching his eponymous avant-garde menswear label in 1995, and helming Jil Sander for six years, Simons brought a contemporary edge to Dior’s romantic legacy, marrying.....
Assouline. Hardcover. During his time as a student at London’s Central Saint Martins, Gibraltar-born British fashion designer John Galliano worked as a dresser at the National Theatre, learning the art of costume and the power of illusion. As a regular in London nightclubs, Galliano met a coterie of artists and.....
Assouline Publishing, February 2017. Hardcover. Venetian art connoisseur, interior designer, and hotelier Francesca Bortolotto Possati knows the intricacies of Venice. To have her as a guide is to experience firsthand her passion for the private side of the mythic city whose daily visitors outnumber its population. Join her to visit.....
Assouline Publishing, June 2014. Hardcover. A symbol of classic gentlemanly elegance since the 19th century, the Panama has topped the heads of such greats as Roosevelt, Churchill, Napoleon, and the Duke of Windsor. This volume delves into the hat's remarkable history, production process, and variety of shapes, while celebrating the.....
ASSOULINE, November 2022. Hardcover. Assouline coffee table books add unparalleled style and elegance to your luxury home decor, and the Travel Series is the most aesthetically vibrant assemblage of books on the Assouline bookshelf. These visually rich and decorative books feature stunning images and compelling narratives of over thirty destinations.....
Assouline. Hardcover. Yachts: The Impossible Collection is an eclectic and carefully curated anthology of ships, from the 1851 shipfor which the America’s Cup was named, to J Class racing yachts of the early 1900s, to the current high-tech megayachts, from classics with timeless silhouettes, to head-turners that broke the mold.....
ASSOULINE, December 2021. Hardcover. Since its establishment in Milan in 1919 by Mario Buccellati, a jeweler’s apprentice, the famed Italian jewelry house has developed and perfected its unique goldsmithing techniques over a century. Buccellati quickly became one of Italy’s most respected jewelers, with prestigious clientele including the famous dandy and.....
ASSOULINE, February 2023. Hardcover. A treasure trove of glitz and glamour awaits on an exclusive two-mile coastline alongt he Mediterranean Sea. High-rollers, professional athletes and international stars flock to Monaco in droves. Although packed with flashy sports cars, luxury apartments, super-yachts and unlimited entertainment, this rocky promontory does not lack.....
Assouline. Hardcover. The most highly anticipated volume in Assouline’s exclusive Ultimate series, Chinese Art: The Impossible Collection spotlights 100 works of contemporary art that reveal the social, political, and cultural evolution of a nation on the rise. Thoughtfully curated by Cheng and Dodelande, the 100 works are presented in chronological.....
Assouline Publishing, April 2015. Hardcover. Fusing the carefree lifestyle of a gypsy with the sophistication of the jet set, gypsetters are artists, surfers, designers, and bons vivants who live and work around the world, from Kenya and Uruguay to Ibiza and the Aeolian Islands. With gorgeous photography and fascinating first-person.....
Hardcover. This slipcase volume is filled with striking images of Aldo Cipullo’s modern jewelry designs, which are both iconic and universal, intimate yet also intensely personal, contemporary and timeless. Punctuated with Cipullo family photos and fond anecdotes from Aldo’s friends, Cipullo: Making Jewelry Modern unfolds the story of one of.....
Assouline, April 2023. Hardcover. Embark on a magical journey into the African wilderness and be forever transformed. Witness the awe-inspiring interactions of lioness and her cubs or an elephant calf learning to use its trunk and be amazed at the natural wonders of Africa. African Adventures: The Greatest Safari on.....
ASSOULINE, April 2022. Hardcover. For centuries the moon had been synonymous with mystery, an unknown. But over the years, mankind has studied this brilliant satellite and even managed to venture there. Mystery became discovery, which then became possibility. Earth’s moon is a constant—universal to every human, both past and present.....
ASSOULINE, June 2022. Hardcover. Assouline coffee table books add unparalleled style and elegance to your luxury home decor, and the Travel Series is the most aesthetically vibrant assemblage of books on the Assouline bookshelf. These visually rich and decorative books feature stunning images and compelling narratives of over thirty destinations.....
ASSOULINE, July 2022. Hardcover. Everyone dreams of living 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 leisurely understanding the local rhythms is of utmost.....
Assouline, 2021. Hardcover. Hamptons Private invites readers to peek behind the manicured hedges in Amagansett, charter a yacht off the shore of the Springs, experience the surfer’s haven that is Ditch Plains and attend a polo match in Bridgehampton. Each page envisions the quintessential leisure of The Hamptons and showcases.....
Assouline Publishing, September 2010. Hardcover. As one of the 20th century's most important photographers, Cecil Beaton documented lives both famous and quotidian in dozens of scrapbooks now held by Sotheby's London. In the course of his decades-long career as a photographer for Vogue and Vanity Fair, as well as a......
ASSOULINE, January 2022. Hardcover. Situated on Lake Geneva and surrounded by mountains, Geneva is a cosmopolitan gem in the Switzerland landscape. Home to various organizations including the United Nations, the World Health Organization and the Red Cross, Geneva is a city of diplomacy, charity and finance that accommodates both Swiss.....
ASSOULINE, March 2023. Hardcover. Discover the rich culture and stunning aesthetics of Egypt's vibrant capital, from the iconic Great Pyramids of Giza to the bustling Khan El Khalili bazaar. Cairo Eternal is the first Egyptian destination in the Travel Series and showcases a unique culture and its one-of-a-kind aesthetic. This.....
Hardcover. Formed billions of years ago deep below the surface of the earth, natural diamonds have always had an ethereal mysticism about them. Once reserved only for royals, red carpets, and life’s most celebratory moments, diamonds were seen as symbols of wealth and prosperity that only few could access. But.....
ASSOULINE, February 2017. Hardcover. Fred Samuel was a master of colored stones who seduced his clients with the chic lifestyle of the French Riviera at its peak. Opening his first jewelry shop in Paris in 1936, the jeweler became famous by transforming original drawings by Jean Cocteau into glowing jewels.....
ASSOULINE, July 2023. Hardcover. From captivating movies and novels to avant-garde fashion and refined cuisine, Tokyo has been a source of inspiration for generations. Celebrating the beauty of everything the city has to offer, this edition is testament to the beauty of the Japanese capital and pays tribute to its.....
Hardcover. An illustrious and storied history accompanies the sport of polo, spanning continents, cultures and classes. One of the world’s oldest team sports, it evolved from the training of cavalry units in Asia. Referred to as the “sport of kings,” it is no surprise that polo is a favorite among.....
Assouline, October 2013. Hardcover. Conjuring images of exotic global destinations and golden beaches, clandestine rendezvous on opulent yachts, and star-studded parties in palatial mansions, the words "jet set" were once the epitome of soigné worldly glamour. Swans: Legends of the Jet Society captures the spirit of this world, the last.....