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2. books and literature

FALL 2014
Welcome to our 20th anniversary catalog. Our story began in 1994 with a
book dedicated to La Colombe d’Or, a secret hotel in Provence that shared its
legend with the birth of modern art. Picasso, Léger, Miró, and Calder loved
it. We adored it, and spent some of the most beautiful days of our life there.
For Alexandre, our 21-year-old son, it was like a second home.
Was it the idea to create a publishing house that came first?
Was it the desire to make a book about this special and beloved place?
It doesn’t matter.
What matters is that after twenty years we can look back at this book and
know that if we were to redo it today, it would be exactly the same.
Our style is in it still.
Today, after more than a thousand books and many boutiques
around the world, Assouline has become a luxury brand of culture,
synonymous with a sophisticated lifestyle. We invite you to discover it
through these pages, and we hope you will enjoy it.
Prosper & Martine Assouline
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MAISON ASSOULINE
Introducing the first Maison Assouline, at 196a Piccadilly, London,
opening in fall 2014.
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Assouline produces some of the most
exquisite books on the planet.
FINANCIAL TIMES
Assouline
is about
Artisans
In tribute to a golden era of the past, the Ultimate Collection, handcrafted oversize
volumes on the greatest artists and cultural icons of our times, heralds a return to
the luxury, care, and mystique of a fine, hand-bound book.
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Color plates are hand-tipped
on art-quality paper.
Ultimate Collection volumes are meticulously hand-bound.
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Each page of this limited-edition series
bears the unique imprint of the artisan.
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A fervent commitment to style..
has made the coffee-table book a fashion
accessory in its own right.
VER ANDA
Assouline
is about
Style
From our graphically dynamic books on fashion, interior design, and global culture
to our unique objets and accessories, our blend of classic and contemporary style
speaks volumes.
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Didot Soft Book Bag in embossed leather.
Available at Assouline boutiques and assouline.com.
Assouline’s boutique on rue Bonaparte,
one of the premier Parisian addresses.
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Celebrates people who know
how to enjoy the good life.
DEPARTURES
Assouline
is about
Collections
From the art, design, and fashion of the Mémoire Collection, to the artisanal
handcrafted luxury of the Ultimate Collection, the textural photography in
The Light Of series, and the freedom of travel in the Lifetime Collection,
Assouline has created a niche for every bibliophile.
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Our luxurious steamer trunk, filled with 100 Mémoire volumes on culture and couture.
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NEW TITLES
American Cities
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Historic Maps and Views
Arabian Horses
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The World of Ajmal Arabian Stud
The Impossible Collection
of Design The 100 Most Influential
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Twentieth Century
Santiago Calatrava
Venice Synagogues
Ethiopian Highlands By Lizy Manola
Life of Style By Vince Camuto
Oakley
Jewels of the Renaissance
The French Riviera in the 1920s
Sevan Biçakçi
Bulgari Monete Collection
Vintage Cars
Brancusi New York 1913–2013
The Light of Jerusalem
Oscar de la Renta The Style, Inspiration,
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and Life of Oscar de la Renta
The Big Book of the Hamptons
Gondwana Images of an Ancient Land
Ottoman Chic
Puig 100 Years of a Family Business
A Touch of Style By Carlos Mota PREVIEW
Valentino: At the Emperor’s Table
When Art Meets Design
By Hunt Slonem
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Photographs by Véronique Vial
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Objects of the Twentieth Century
The Impossible Collection
of Watches The 100 Timepieces of the
The World of Departures
ABCDCS David Collins Studio
Backstage Cirque du Soleil
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Young Hollywood
Sade
The Surf Club
Celebrity Cocktails
Food & Life
Krug By Krug Lovers
Bordeaux Legendary Wines
Havana Legendary Cigars
Hunting Legendary Rifles
Panama Legendary Hats
Place Vendôme
Dinner Diaries Reviving the Art of the
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Hostess Book
Dressing for the Dark From the Silver
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Screen to the Red Carpet
Gypset Living
In the Spirit of Harlem
In the Spirit of Monte Carlo
In the Spirit of Seville
The Luxury Collection
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Epicurean Journeys
The School of Fashion 30 Parsons
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Designers
#Carlos’s Places
Ai Weiwei
The Shoe Book
Philippe Ferrandis
Van Cleef & Arpels
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NEW
AMERICAN CITIES
Historic Maps and Views
Featuring nine of this country’s greatest metropolises—Boston, New York,
Philadelphia, Washington D.C., New Orleans, St. Louis, Chicago, Denver, and
San Francisco—with rare or previously unpublished historic maps and views,
hand-tipped on the highest-quality cotton paper, American Cities is a unique and
fascinating way to explore the creation, development, and true spirit of each city.
Essays by specialists accompany each section in this lavish work that pays tribute
to the most important and artistic images of America. By Paul E. Cohen and
Henry G. Taliaferro | 14 x 17 in – 35.5 x 42 cm | 164 pages | 12 gatefolds | 75 illustrations
hand-bound limited edition in a linen clamshell case | ISBN: 9781614282891 | $695 – €530 – £425
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NEW
THE IMPOSSIBLE
COLLECTION OF WATCHES
The 100 Most Important Timepieces
of the Twentieth Century
In this stunning new addition to the Assouline series, British historian Nicholas Foulkes
has selected the 100 breakthrough timepieces of the twentieth century. Featuring
illustrious names such as Audemars Piguet, Blancpain, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Patek
Philippe, Rolex, and Tag Heuer, this collection includes the 1915 Omega Lawrence of
Arabia aviator chronograph, the 1962 Breitling Navitimer Cosmonaute, and the 1985
Ulysse Nardin Astrolabium. Beautiful timepieces invite us to join a story, and these
examples unfold the narrative of one of the most dynamic periods in human history.
By Nicholas Foulkes | 14 x 17 in – 35.5 x 42 cm | 144 pages | 100 illustrations | hand-bound limited
edition in a linen clamshell case | ISBN: 9781614282105 | $695 – €530 – £425
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THE IMPOSSIBLE COLLECTION OF CARS
showcases the 100 most exceptional cars of the twentieth century,
chosen for their revolutionary design, magnificent lines, and head-turning
capabilities. Presented in a black rubber clamshell case with a cutout metal
plate. By Dan Neil | 14 x 17 in – 35.5 x 42 cm | 168 pages | 100 illustrations
hand-bound limited edition in a black rubber clamshell case with metal plaque
ISBN: 9781614280156 | $695 – €530 – £425
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NEW
Design is an expression of the purpose,
and it may (if it is good enough)
later be judged as art…
CHARLES EAMES
THE IMPOSSIBLE
COLLECTION OF
DESIGN:
The 100 Most Influential Objects
of the Twentieth Century
Chosen by design expert
Frédéric Chambre, this selection of
furniture designs unspools like the
frames of a film, an epic picture
composed of one hundred years
of creative innovations in form,
materials, and techniques. This
hand-bound oversize luxury edition,
presented in a linen clamshell
case, traces the development of
twentieth-century design from the
Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts
movements through Bauhaus
and Art Deco, Pop Art and the
Memphis school, to today’s digital
age, illustrating the dynamic
story of a groundbreaking century
through the evolution of everyday
human objects.
By Frédéric Chambre | 14 x 17 in –
35.5 x 42 cm | 144 pages | 100 illustrations
hand-bound limited edition in a linen
clamshell case | ISBN: 9781614282907
$695 – €530 – £425
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NEW
VENICE SYNAGOGUES
Featuring original photography and a curation of important historical illustrations,
this magnificent handcrafted volume illuminates the beauty and rich history of the
five principal synagogues of Venice. Behind the walls of the Ghetto, Venetian Jews
expressed strong ties to the traditions of their forefathers in constructing these
beautiful and unique places of worship, blending the memory of their different
countries of origin with traditions of Venetian artistic culture, bequeathing the City on
the Lagoon enduring monuments of reverence and admiration. Text by Umberto Fortis,
photography by Laziz Hamani | 14 x 17 in – 35.5 x 42 cm | 144 pages | 10 gatefolds | 100 illustrations
hand-bound limited edition in a linen clamshell case | ISBN: 9781614280521 | $695 – €530 – £425
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Handcrafted with art-quality cotton paper, this special limited edition of 100
features a royal purple velvet clamshell presentation case
elaborately hand‑embroidered by artisans.
14 x 17 in – 35.5 x 42 cm | 144 pages | 10 gatefolds | 100 illustrations | hand-bound edition, limited to
100 copies, in a hand-embroidered velvet clamshell case | ISBN: 9781614282471
Available at Assouline boutiques and assouline.com
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NEW
YVONNE HACKENBROCH
The Renaissance teaches us to admire both the
intelligence of grace and the grace of
intelligence, when men wore gems and jewels weighed
lightly on women’s shoulders
GONZAGUE SAINT BRIS
JEWELS OF THE RENAISSANCE
Renaissance jewels are among the most alluring manifestations of an age that
experienced the widening of horizons, from the Old World to the New. This
spectacular volume overflows with luxurious imagery expressing the boundless
creativity and spirit of the Age of the Renaissance. Bringing to the subject not only
her specialized knowledge and historical discipline, author Yvonne Hackenbroch
also displays a storyteller’s passion in relating the tales of the jewels, the artists,
and the patrons who commissioned them. Text by Yvonne Hackenbroch,
introduction by Gonzague Saint Bris | 11 x 14 in. – 28 x 35 cm | 300 pages | 200 illustrations
hardcover in a luxury slipcase | ISBN: 9781614282037 | $195 – €150 – £120
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Introduction by
Gonzague Saint Bris
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On the Riviera in summer…
everything that happened
seemed to have something
artistic about it.
F. SCOT T FITZGER ALD
THE FRENCH RIVIERA
IN THE 1920S
The French Riviera of the 1920s and early ’30s was a haven for artists and writers
from the far reaches of the world. This book revitalizes the now-legendary tale
of personalities such as Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald, Picasso, Picabia, Cocteau,
and Gerald and Sara Murphy as they are caught between a desire for creation,
the quest for happiness, and the looming darkness of World War II. Extraordinary
images taken from personal archives reanimate the lifestyles and artwork of some
of the most influential artists of the twentiety century.
Text by Xavier Girard | 11 x 14 in – 28 x 35 cm | 256 pages | 200 illustrations
hardcover in a luxury slipcase | ISBN: 9781614282563 | $195 – €150 – £120
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NEW
VALENTINO:
AT THE EMPEROR’S TABLE
The emperor not only of fashion but also of l’art de vivre, Valentino Garavani is in
a class all his own. At the Emperor’s Table is an invitation into his refined world
of graceful and cultured living. The remarkable collection of table settings and
objets d’art housed in his five residences, in Gstaad, London, Rome, New York, and
Paris, as well as on his yacht, evoke the grandeur in which he lives and are presented
in this first-ever edition with photographs by Oberto Gili. Recipes by Mr. Garavani’s
personal chefs are also included and bring readers one step closer to discovering
his extraordinary surroundings. By Valentino Garavani, text by André Leon Talley,
photography by Oberto Gili | 10 x 13 in – 25 x 33 cm | 240 pages | 220 illustrations
hardcover in a luxury slipcase | ISBN: 9781614282938 | $150 – €115 – £95
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PRIVATE
Giancarlo Giammetti
An Assouline best-seller, presenting the autobiography of Giancarlo Giammetti,
Valentino’s trusted business partner for fifty years. Beginning with his childhood
in Rome under Nazi occupation and his chance meeting at a café with a certain
rising fashion designer, Giammetti shares stories from his remarkable life. This
beautiful collector’s volume features in-depth interviews, recollections from his
personal journals, and a curated selection of exclusive images from Giammetti’s
archive of 50,000 photos, vividly portraying the exciting world of fashion.
By Giancarlo Giammetti, with the collaboration of Armand Limnander | 12 x 15¼ in – 31 x 39 cm | 380 pages
over 300 illustrations | hardcover in a luxury slipcase | ISBN: 9781614281412 | $250 – €190 – £160
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An inside look at a
uniquely glamorous existence…
a remarkably revealing read.
W MAGAZINE
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CECIL BEATON
The Art of the Scrapbook
In this blockbuster best seller, the iconic photographer’s visual diaries, reproduced
for the first time, are a trip through the mind of a true master creator. To flip through
this volume’s nearly 400 pages is to enter a fabulous and surreal party where
Tallulah Bankhead rubs shoulders with a bust of Voltaire and a portrait of Stravinsky.
Introduction by James Danziger | 12 x 15¼ in – 31 x 39 cm | 392 pages | 2,000 illustrations
hardcover in a luxury slipcase | ISBN: 9782759404728 | $250 – €190 – £160
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Our books reflect our passion for
knowledge, relationships, and experiences;
history, culture, and travel: things that are
rare and precious not for their price, but
because they enrich our lives.
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For the
Gentlemen’s
Bookshelf
Tailor a distinguished library with our
richly illustrated volumes on a world
of fascinating subjects, from art and
architecture, automobiles and watches,
to travel and photography, culinary arts,
fine wines, and mixology.
Introducing the Legendary Collection,
handsome volumes brimming with
rich history and traditions: handcrafted
panama hats, artisanal Havana cigars,
the finest vintages of Bordeaux, and the
thrilling challenge of the hunt. Each
book is filled with stunning images and
boasts a beautifully detailed catalogue
raisonné, making this collection
nothing short of legendary.
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NEW
NEW
PANAMA Legendary Hats
A symbol of classic gentlemanly elegance since the nineteenth 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 grace of living of
its country of origin: Ecuador. Panama: Legendary Hats pays fitting tribute to the
“aristocrat of the straw hats.” By Martine Buchet, photography by Laziz Hamani
HAVANA Legendary Cigars
The cigar has arrived, and the Havana stands head and shoulders above the rest.
An ideal introduction for the neophyte as well as a superb guide for the aficionado,
this book reviews the history of cigars in Cuba, describes the processes involved in
creating them, and features an invaluable catalogue raisonné. Original photography
reveals the beauty of the land and the hands and faces of the craftsmen
and -women behind each Havana cigar. By Charles Del Todesco,
9 x 11¾ in – 23 x 30 cm | 196 pages | 150 illustrations | hardcover with jacket | ISBN: 9781614282259
photography by Patrick Jantet | 9 x 11¾ in – 23 x 30 cm | 240 pages | 150 illustrations
$85 – €70 – £55 | also available in French
hardcover with jacket | ISBN: 9781614282266 | $85 – €70 – £55 | also available in French
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NEW
NEW
HUNTING
Legendary Rifles
BORDEAUX Legendary Wines
A hunting gun of true quality holds a place of honor in the world of sporting
equipment. Hunting: Legendary Rifles combines the thrill of the hunt with the
arms’ rich past, from creation and refinement of each rifle to exhilarating examples
of its use. A brand-by-brand catalog completes the account, offering specifications
and detailed illustrations. This book’s thorough approach expertly details the story
of its rifles, revealing to readers the grand and fascinating world of hunting.
In this tour of the Bordeaux châteaux, internationally renowned wine expert
Michel Dovaz tells the story of this legendary wine region, blessed with magical
soil. This splendidly photographed volume presents the fascinating history of
the many châteaux that have been operating continuously since the seventeenth
century, and presents an essential catalog featuring the wines of 125 châteaux,
complete with tasting notes for recent vintages. Text by Michel Dovaz,
Text by Éric Joly | 9 x 11¾ in – 23 x 30 cm | 238 pages | 150 illustrations | hardcover with jacket
ISBN: 9781614252617 | $85 – €70 – £55 | also available in French
photography by Michel Guillard | 9 x 11¾ in – 23 x 30 cm | 268 pages | 150 illustrations
hardcover with jacket | ISBN: 9781614282600 | $85 – €70 – £55 | also available in French
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Vintage
cars are survivors
of a kinder, simpler,
less litigious time.
There’s something
about an old car
that evokes an
emotional response
from nearly
everyone who
sees it.
KEN GROSS
VINTAGE CARS
The timeless beauty of antique automobiles elicits an emotional reaction, and
avid collectors will spend millions on vintage models for the nostalgia they evoke.
A model’s value is a combination of its rarity and also the quality and pride of
craftsmanship with which cars were once built. Featuring exquisite photography of
premium models by renowned photographer Laziz Hamani, Vintage Cars is a tribute
to the great automobiles of the past and the undeniable fascination they hold for
many passionate collectors today. Introduction by Ken Gross, photography by Laziz Hamani
10½ x 13½ in – 26.5 x 34 cm | 168 pages | over 100 illustrations | hardcover with jacket
ISBN: 9781614282624 | $95 – €75 – £60
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GQ MEN
55 Years of Looking Sharp and Living Smart
GQ has become synonymous with style, but “to be GQ” is so much more than just
being outwardly fashionable. It also means to be cultured, to have taste, to have
panoramic interests. GQ Men captures the essence of what it means to look sharp
and live smart—the magazine’s mantra—by showcasing the men who embody
the GQ spirit: from screen legends to young hot shots, musicians, political and
social leaders, plus artists, athletes, and funnymen. Mining this iconic magazine’s
extensive photographic archives, GQ Men celebrates all the facets of the modern
American man—smart and stylish both inside and out. Introduction by Jim Nelson,
GQ editor in chief | 11 x 14 in – 28 x 35 cm | 304 pages | 200 illustrations | hardcover in a luxury slipcase
ISBN: 9781614281450 | $150 – €115 – £95
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OTTOMAN CHIC
Standing at the crossroads of many cultures, Ottoman style is
spiced with influences from Chinese and Indian to French and
Italian. In this spectacular volume, Istanbul‑born interior designer
Serdar Gülgün narrates a tour of his beautiful home, a historic
mansion on the Bosphorus. Constantly inspired by the atmosphere
of his ancient city, Gülgün believes a successful interior design is
a place of experience in which authentic elements of culture fuse
and achieve alchemy, awakening all the senses and transporting its
inhabitants to a place of fantasy. Text by Serdar Gülgün, photography by
Reto Guntli, in collaboration with ˙I rem Kınay | 9¾ x 13in – 25 x 33 cm | 300 pages
150 illustrations | hardcover | ISBN: 9781614282662 | $75 – €65
€60 – £50
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THE WORLD OF
DEPARTURES
Richard David Story
Departures magazine believes that the best
is defined not by its price tag but by quality,
rarity, and one-of-a-kind discoveries.
Explore the world through the eyes of this
luxury lifestyle magazine—seen until now
only by American Express Platinum and
Centurion card members—the definitive
source for travel, art, culture, and design.
The World of Departures celebrates the
magazine’s first twenty-five years with
the best of its award-winning articles,
photography, and illustrations. Introduction by
Richard David Story | 10 x 13 in – 25 x 33 cm
300 pages | 150 illustrations | hardcover with jacket
ISBN: 9781614282655 | $75 – €65 – £50
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Since the early days of Hollywood,
there has always been a connection
between the film industry
and the cocktail.
BRIAN VAN FL ANDERN
CELEBRITY
COCKTAILS
The third in master mixologist
Brian Van Flandern’s series of
award-winning books, Celebrity
Cocktails shares cocktail recipes
associated with great Hollywood
stars, from Humphrey Bogart and
Elizabeth Taylor to Charlie Chaplin
and Dean Martin. With easy-tofollow instructions, tricks of the
trade, and gorgeous photography,
this chic volume is a must-have
for every sophisticated host and
aspiring mixologist and might even
inspire you to come up with your
own cocktail! By Brian Van Flandern,
photography by Harald Gottschalk
9½ x 11¾ in – 23.5 x 30 cm | 140 pages
70 illustrations | spiral-bound hardcover
ISBN: 9781614282587 | $50 – €45 – £32
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Today, I have a different way of looking
at my recipes and my craft. For more than
forty years, I have been passionate about
treating my guests. Today, my pleasure is
doubled: I know that I am also taking care of
their health. And I am fulfilled.
JOËL ROBUCHON
This book is a hymn to food! To the
art of cuisine! A delicious art, beneficial
for health, for well-being, and for all that
is a source of life.
DR . NADIA VOLF
FOOD & LIFE
An ode to the art of delicious and healthful cuisine, Food & Life is a new way
to understand food: This cookbook may just change your life. Whereas today’s
fashionable diets create deficiencies and imbalances, and deprive us of part of the
joy of living, Food & Life is a celebration of food as an integral part of happiness.
World-renowned chef Joël Robuchon offers delicious gourmet recipes balanced for all
seasons and all stages of life, and respected acupuncturist and neuropharmacologist
Dr. Nadia Volf provides detailed explanations of the nutritional virtues of fruits,
vegetables, beans, grains, meats and fish—and their effects on our physical and
mental well-being. Foreword and recipes by Joël Robuchon, text by Dr. Nadia Volf,
photography by Harald Gottschalk | 9½ x 11¾ in – 23.5 x 30 cm | 200 pages | 100 illustrations
spiral-bound hardcover | ISBN: 9781614282648 | $50 – €45 – £32
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Young Hollywood is a blend of everything
we expect of women today. These young Hollywood
talents represent the juggling and speed that’s necessary
today, but they’re able to channel something that feels
old-world glamorous at the same time. They may be
young, but they project an intelligence and a sense of
sophistication that belies their age.
MICHAEL KORS
YOUNG
HOLLYWOOD
This splendid new body of work by
portrait photographer and stylist
Claiborne Swanson Frank comes on
the heels of her first Assouline book,
American Beauty. Swanson Frank has
photographed sixty of the hottest up-andcoming women in the entertainment
industry today—actresses, directors,
stylists, and more, from Isabel Lucas
and Elisabeth Moss to Mickey Sumner
and Amber Heard—drawing inspiration
from old Hollywood. Brimming with
gorgeous portraits, alongside short
texts in the women’s voices, and a
foreword by Michael Kors, this volume
captures the essence of what it
means to be a starlet in modern-day
Hollywood. By Claiborne Swanson Frank,
foreword by Michael Kors, introduction by
Amy Seimetz, interview with Swanson Frank by
Lesley M. M. Blume | 9½ x 13 in – 24 x 32 cm
176 pages | over 100 illustrations | hardcover with
jacket | ISBN: 9781614282464 | $75 – €65 – £50
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Before you do a book…
you dream of what feeling you
want. It’s not composition
I’m after anymore.
It’s people’s souls.
VÉRONIQUE VIAL
BACKSTAGE CIRQUE DU SOLEIL
Photographs by Véronique Vial
As Cirque du Soleil celebrates its thirtieth anniversary, it opens the doors to a
world usually reserved for the initiated. Backstage Cirque du Soleil is the fruit of a
collaboration between Cirque du Soleil and the photographer Véronique Vial, who
through her unique lens has examined the world behind the curtains for more than
twenty years. With touching humanity, Vial’s photographs invite the reader into an
intimate universe distilled to its most essential element: Behind each character there
is an artist. This luxurious volume features a preface by Cirque du Soleil founder
Guy Laliberté. Preface by Guy Laliberté, photography by Véronique Vial
Trade edition: 9½ x 13 in – 24 x 33 cm | 232 pages | over 150 illustrations | hardcover with jacket
ISBN: 9781614282976 | $75 – €65 – £50 | bilingual edition in English and French
Special edition: 14 x 17 in – 35.5 x 42 cm | 144 pages | 115 illustrations | hand-bound limited edition in a
linen clamshell case | ISBN: 9781614282983 | $695 – €530 – £425 | bilingual edition in English and French
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ETHIOPIAN HIGHLANDS
By Lizy Manola
Across the sands of time, Ethiopia has embodied fantasy and intrigue. The richly
storied country has been a supporter of Christianity for the Crusaders in the Middle
Ages, a symbol of resistance to European colonization in the late 19th century, and,
most recently, a recipient of aid due to its extreme poverty. Ethiopian Highlands offers
a striking look into this world of contrasts. These vibrant, intimate images captured by
Lizy Manola, whose Greek nationality connects her implicitly to Ethiopia’s past, bring
us to the very heart of the Christian culture of its Highlands.
By Lizy Manola | 12 x 15¼ in – 31 x 39 cm | 260 pages | 150 illustrations | hardcover in a luxury slipcase
ISBN: 9781614282969 | $250 – €190 – £160
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Undeniably, one of the
biggest advantages to working
on Cleopatra in Rome was
Bulgari…
Don’t forget the serpent.
The serpent should
be on every finger
and all wrists and all
everywhere.
DIANA VREEL AND
ELIZABETH TAYLOR
Marion Fasel, a jewel historian, shows
how many famous women, like Elizabeth Taylor
and Diana Vreeland, fell under the serpent’s spell.
THE NEW YORK TIMES
BULGARI
These luxury slipcase tomes elegantly present three of
Bulgari’s most emblematic collections. The Serpenti,
Bulgari-Bulgari, and Monete lines are brought
stunningly to life with beautiful illustrations, exquisitely
complemented by Marion Fasel’s jewelry expertise.
These volumes celebrate the iconic Bulgari brand
for its eternal creations, inspired by mythology and
brilliantly re-imagined for the contemporary.
By Marion Fasel | 10½ x 15 in – 27 x 38 cm | 120 pages |
80 illustrations | hardcover in a luxury slipcase | $120 – €95 – £75
BULGARI: SERPENTI Collection | ISBN: 9781614280903
BULGARI: BULGARI-BULGARI Collection | ISBN: 9781614281641
BULGARI: MONETE Collection | ISBN: 9781614282280
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BEYOND EXTRAVAGANCE
Past
and present
meld as India’s
historic jewelry
shapes the latest
contemporary
designs.
A Royal Collection of Gems and Jewels
Exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York opening in October 2014.
This spectacular volume reveals for the first time an exceptional private collection
of the most beautiful royal Indian jewels from the Mughal Empire to the British Raj
to today. Written by renowned jewelry experts and featuring magnificent original
photography by Laziz Hamani, Beyond Extravagance explores the centuries-long
tradition of fine jewelry and art objects in India, to contemporary interpretations that
continue to evolve today. Edited by Dr. Amin Jaffer, Christie’s International Director of Asian Art,
original photography by Laziz Hamani | 11 x 14 in – 28 x 35 cm | 360 pages | 250 illustrations
hardcover in a luxury slipcase | ISBN: 9781614281290 | $250 – €190 – £160
ROBB REPORT
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The special edition of Beyond Extravagance,
limited to 100 copies, features a beautiful
brocade cover and comes nestled in a velvet
jewel box fashioned from a single piece of wood.
12¼ x 17 x 5¾ in – 31 x 43.5 x 14.5 cm | 360 pages
250 illustrations | limited edition with luxury brocade
hardcover in a velvet-covered wooden jewel box
ISBN: 9781614281306 | $2,250 – €1,800 – £1,350
I hate
leaving a
wall bare. It
makes me
nervous.
HUNT SLONEM
WHEN ART MEETS DESIGN
By Hunt Slonem
When Art Meets Design by Hunt Slonem offers an exciting view into artist
Hunt Slonem’s fantastically decorated and meticulously restored homes—such as his
two Southern mansions in Louisiana, named Albania and Lakeside. Pairing vintage
furniture with contemporary art, including pieces by Alex Katz and Andy Warhol,
Slonem creates spectacular spaces. Vivid original photography reveals how the
artist antiques, artworks and fabrics—including the artist’s eponymous collection for
Lee Jofa, which is featured for the first time in this book—offering an exciting view
into his unique world. By Hunt Slonem, introduction by Emily Eerdmans | 10 x 13 in – 25 x 33 cm
300 pages | 280 illustrations | hardcover with jacket | ISBN: 9781614282877 | $75 – €65 – £50
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NEW
NEW
ABCDCS DAVID COLLINS STUDIO
Foreword by Madonna
ABCDCS David Collins Studio presents an alphabetical compendium of architect
and designer David Collins’s interior creations. Revealing one by one his myriad
influences and inspirations, this volume is an aesthetically arresting journey from
A to Z that showcases David Collins Studio’s work across retail, hospitality, and
residential sectors. By David Collins Studio, foreword by Madonna | 9½ x 13 in – 24 x 33 cm
SEVAN BIÇAKÇI
A native of Istanbul, Sevan Bıçakçı is a luminary in jewelry design, fusing elements
of Byzantine and Ottoman history, storytelling, and architecture into his awardwinning creations. Bıçakçı is best known for his majestic rings crafted with his
signature reverse-intaglio technique, in which monuments, mythological figures,
animals, birds, and flowers are carved into precious stones with intricate detail.
His awe-inspiring creations, filled with storytelling artistry, are avidly sought
by the world’s most discerning and sophisticated collectors.
232 pages | 130 images | hardcover with jacket | ISBN: 9781614282297 | $75 – €65 – £50
By Vivienne Becker | 11 x 14 in – 28 x 35 cm | 192 pages | 120 illustrations | hardcover in a luxury
slipcase | ISBN: 9781614281924 | $165 – €125 – £105
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PREVIEW
FEBRUARY 2015
A TOUCH OF
STYLE
by Carlos Mota
Carlos Mota is the mastermind
behind the amazing photographs
seen in all the top design
magazines, including Architectural
Digest, Elle Decor, and Interior
Design, to name a few. His gifted
and educated eye for selecting
furniture, textiles, accessories, and
art has produced some memorable
imagery. Mota is known for adding
color and sophistication to the
set, often by using elegant flower
arrangements, but always in a
style that influences the way we
see the world’s most extraordinary
interiors. By Carlos Mota | 10 x 13 in –
25 x 33 cm | 250 pages | 225 illustrations
hardcover with jacket
ISBN: 9781614282990 | $65 – €55 – £40
NEW
THE BIG BOOK OF
THE HAMPTONS
The Hamptons have long been a haven for the world’s elite. Its breathtaking vistas
inspired Walt Whitman and Winslow Homer; its social forebears include Gerald and
Sara Murphy entertaining Léger and Fitzgerald; Kurt Vonnegut, Jackson Pollock,
and Andy Warhol all found inspiration on America’s Riviera. Spectacular estates
from the Gilded Age rival the sprawling mansions of the boldface names attracted
to this beachfront strip on Long Island each summer. The Big Book of the Hamptons
celebrates the mystique and romance of these iconic and extravagant neighborhoods,
exploring the architecture and gardens of these secluded retreats, brought to life
with amazing imagery in a deluxe volume.
Introduction by Michael Shnayerson | 10 x 13 in – 25 x 33 cm | 300 pages | 150 illustrations
hardcover | ISBN: 9781614282273 | $75 – €65 – £50
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HAMPTONS GARDENS
Hamptons Gardens is an invitation into the private world that lies behind privet
hedges and wrought-iron gates in one of the world’s most exclusive residential
areas. Step into picturesque landscapes, featuring work by groundbreaking designers
including Russell Page, Edwina von Gal, Oehme van Sweden, and Miranda Brooks—
from the sustainable and native to the over-the-top and avant-garde.
Text by Jack deLashmet, photographs by Mary Ellen Bartley and Doug Young | 11 x 14 in – 28 x 35 cm
312 pages | over 250 illustrations | hardcover in a luxury slipcase | $150 – €115 – £95
Flipping through the pages is like going to
a cocktail party in heaven at which Diana Vreeland
insists you try the frozen vodka shots.
WSJ.COM
Redd delivers his own cinematic
scrapbook. The Big Book of Chic
showcases pictures of his bold and
color-saturated interiors, along with
the visuals he loves.
ELLE DECOR
THE BIG BOOK OF CHIC
By Miles Redd
Internationally acclaimed interior design sensation Miles Redd is known for his quirky
brand of cozy glamour. An Assouline best seller, this visually stunning volume features
a diverse selection of his unique interiors, an inspirational must-have for admirers of
spirited, eclectic design. By Miles Redd | 10 x 13 in – 25 x 33 cm | 300 pages | 150 illustrations
hardcover with jacket | ISBN: 9781614280613 | $75 – €65 – £50
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ASSOULINE HOME
In Fall 2014 Assouline will unveil the ultimate enrichment for your home:
Create your own contemporary library with our complete collection of furniture
and accessories, available in two locations: Maison Assouline at 196a Piccadilly in
London, and the Decoration & Design Building in New York City.
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THE SHOE BOOK
For centuries shoes have served as a
form of expression that communicates
to the world who we are or who we want
to be. This latest edition in our Anthology
Collection explores the history and
technologies that have shaped the designs
and styles that continue to evolve. A stylish
objet with a padded red fabric cover and
red edges, and featuring contributions
by Manolo Blahnik, Bruno Frisoni,
Christian Louboutin, and Sarah Jessica
Parker, The Shoe Book is the most
definitive and visually compelling volume
published on footwear to date.
By Nancy MacDonell | 6 x 8½ in – 15.5 x 21.5 cm
360 pages | 300 illustrations | hardcover
ISBN: 9781614281535 | $50 – €45 – £32
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When I see a film
where the characters
dress up, even for dinner,
I wish we still did.
Clothes have incredible
transformative powers.
K ATE YOUNG
DRESSING FOR THE DARK
From the Silver Screen to the Red Carpet
In her first-ever book, celebrity stylist Kate Young draws inspiration from iconic
fashion moments in film to choose the most influential eveningwear styles of all
time, and offers her expert insight as to why these looks are so definitive and are
worth revisiting today for that special night out. Spanning classic moments such
as Elizabeth Taylor’s timeless white silk chiffon dress in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and
Julia Roberts in that iconic red gown in Pretty Woman, this book, complete with a
directory of go-tos, is an accessory no woman will want to dress for the dark without.
By Kate Young | 7½ x 11 in – 19.5 x 28 cm | 144 pages | over 150 illustrations | hardcover with jacket
ISBN: 9781614282594 | $45 – €40 – £30
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NEW
GYPSET LIVING
In her third book for Assouline, Julia Chaplin explores the living spaces of gypsy
jet setters around the world, from Hydra in Greece to the Guéthary in France; from
Cuixmala, Mexico, to Pa’ia, Hawaii; and beyond to the Indonesian isles. Through
stunning photography and first-person stories, Gypset Living opens the door to the
fascinating and dazzling homes and haunts of the bohemian artists, designers, and
bons vivants known as the gypset. By Julia Chaplin | 7½ x 11 in – 19.5 x 28 cm | 176 pages
190 illustrations | hardcover with jacket | ISBN: 9781614282112 | $45 – €40 – £30
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IN THE SPIRIT
OF MONTE CARLO
In the Spirit of Monte Carlo chronicles the 700-year-old Grimaldi dynasty, the artists
and socialites who first brought the luxury and glamour, the fairy-tale story of how
Hollywood darling Grace Kelly attracted the celebrity spotlight, the city’s vibrant
arts and culture scene and legendary Grand Prix race, and the recent, controversial
metamorphosis of the cityscape. This gorgeous volume also includes an insider’s
guide featuring the best hotels, restaurants, bars and clubs, shopping, attractions,
and activities in Monte Carlo and its environs. By Pamela Fiori | 7½ x 11 in – 19.5 x 28 cm
160 pages | over 100 illustrations | hardcover with jacket | ISBN: 9781614282136 | $45 – €40 – £30
also available in French
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#LONDON
#NEW
#RIO
#LA
#VENICE
#NEW YORK
#PARIS
#SHANGHAI
#ROME
#CAPRI
The alluring scents of Paper, Wood, Leather,
Culture Lounge, and Havana evoke the warm,
inviting atmosphere of a fantasy library,
a refined space of tranquillity and discovery.
#GSTAAD
#CARLOS’S PLACES
Carlos Souza, Worldwide Brand Ambassador for Valentino, is constantly traveling.
From New York to São Paolo to Shanghai, he shares a colorful guide to his favorite
destinations overflowing with food, fashion, art, and life. Much more than simply
an address book, #Carlos’s Places is framed by Souza’s personal experience
and wanderlust, and offers an exclusive insider’s look at some of the world’s chicest
cities, complete with recommendations for old favorites and new classics.
#Carlos’s Places is an effervescent handbook for the seasoned globetrotter in search
of a lively travel companion. By Carlos Souza | 7½ x 11 in – 19.5 x 28 cm 144 pages
Assouline’s exclusive collection of scented candles is designed to evoke the rich
fragrances of a fine library, with carefully selected aromatics gathered from around
the world. Inspired by the distinctive aromas of leather bindings, worn wood, and crisp
pages, Assouline candles are the perfect accessory for any luxurious library.
Each candle: 3½ x 3½ x 3½ in – 8 x 8 x 8 cm | $50 – €45 – £32
Paper Library Candle ISBN: 9781614282815 | Leather Library Candle ISBN: 9781614282839
Wood Library Candle ISBN: 9781614282822 | Culture Lounge Candle ISBN: 9781614282853
120 illustrations | hardcover with jacket | ISBN: 9781614282440 | $45 – €40 – £30
Havana Library Candle ISBN: 9781614282846
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NEW
To host a successful
and memorable dinner party,
remember that you set the
tone for the evening
in your every manner
and approach.
DANIEL CAPPELLO
DINNER DIARIES
Reviving the Art of the Hostess Book
Dinner Diaries follows in the spirit of Assouline’s popular Proust Questionnaire,
Fashion Questionnaire, and Wine Questionnaire, using the format of Proust’s handy
interview helper, to ask everything about dinner parties, from preferred seating
arrangements to the best conversation topics. Featuring handwritten answers
from experienced hosts such as Ivanka Trump and chef Alex Hitz, Dinner Diaries
is illustrated with ephemera from these hosts—seating charts, menus, guest lists,
place cards—and contains blank questionnaires and seating charts in the back to
share with friends. The perfect gift! By Daniel Cappello | 9 x 11¼ in – 22.5 x 28.5 cm
96 pages | 25 illustrations | hardcover | ISBN: 9781614282044 | $50 – €45 – £32
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The name of the Marquis de Sade can finally be
spoken in polite society.
W WD
SADE
Man of letters, philosopher, and politician, the Marquis de Sade is one of the most
controversial figures since the eighteenth century, but recently psychology, theater,
cinema, and literary criticism have shed new light on his life and works. Thanks to
the Sade family opening its archives for the first time, historian Jean‑Pascal Hesse
examines Sade’s story through previously unpublished documents and images.
By Jean‑Pascal Hesse | 9½ x 12 in – 24 x 30.5 cm | 192 pages | 120 illustrations | hardcover with jacket
ISBN: 9781614282020 | $75 – €65 – £50 | also available in French
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Jerusalem: the city which miraculously
transforms man into pilgrim; no one can
enter it and go away unchanged…
ELIE WIESEL , A BEGGAR IN JERUSALEM
THE LIGHT
OF SERIES
Slipcase Set of Three
Take a twilight tour of
the most magnificent and
photogenic cities in the world,
guided by photographer
Jean-Michel Berts. Long
after the swarming crowd
has deserted it, at dusk or
dawn, after the hum and buzz
of traffic has subsided, a city
still resonates with a life of
its own: muted, subdued,
and mysterious. Those are
the moments Assouline’s
The Light of series captures,
framed by Berts’ large-format
camera obscura, in textural
and dreamlike black-andwhite photographs.
Each volume sold separately:
10½ x 13 in – 27 x 33.5 cm | 132 pages
60 illustrations | hardcover with
jacket | $65 – €50 – £40
Slipcase set of 3:
ISBN: 9781614281313
$225 – €170 – £145
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NEW
KRUG
By Krug Lovers
Since 1843, Krug has been one of the most illustrious names in fine champagne,
founded on the pursuit of character and meticulous focus on detail.
Today the sixth generation of the Krug family continues to invest the same passion
and commitment. This beautifully illustrated book expresses the renowned heritage
of this exclusive champagne, including historical images from the Krug archives
plus legendary connoisseurs such as Boni de Castellane, Ernest Hemingway,
Karl Lagerfeld, and Serge Gainsbourg.
Introduction by Serena Sutcliffe, foreword by Olivier Krug | 9½ x 11½ in – 24 x 29 cm | 192 pages
130 illustrations | hardcover with jacket | ISBN: 9781614282884 | $65 – €55 – £40
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PLACE VENDÔME
Whenever the rich and famous are in Paris, they head for the city’s most beautiful
square, the Place Vendôme. This evocatively written volume traces the square’s
history from its beginnings in the time of Louis XIV to its life in the twentieth century
as Paris’s center of fashion, jewelry, high finance, and art. From designers Chanel and
Schiaparelli to European high society, Russian grand dukes, Indian maharajas,
and celebrities from Lillie Langtry to Ernest Hemingway, a cast of extraordinary
personalities have lent the Place Vendôme an ineffable aura. By Alexis Gregory | 9 x 11¾ in
– 23 x 30 cm 240 pages | 150 illustrations | hardcover with jacket | ISBN: 9781614282761
$85 – €70 – £55 | also available in French
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SWANS
Legends of the Jet Society
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 vestiges of a leisured and cultivated
age, a world of taste and culture, elegance and beauty. From bygone aristocracy
to modern mega-wealthy moguls, this stunning volume regales with escapades of
travel, money, romance, and adventure. By Nicholas Foulkes | 11 x 14 in – 28 x 35 cm
BALS
Legendary Costume Balls of
the Twentieth Century
From the twilight of the Romanov dynasty through les années folles of Art Deco Paris
to the jet-set seventies, Bals explores the nine grandest private costume parties
of the twentieth century and the colorful characters who immortalized these
extraordinary events. A lavishly illustrated oversize volume in a luxury slipcase.
By Nicholas Foulkes | 11 x 14 in – 28 x 35 cm | 308 pages | over 250 illustrations
296 pages | 230 illustrations | hardcover in a luxury slipcase | ISBN: 9781614281283 | $195 – €145 – £120
hardcover in a luxury slipcase | $195 – €145 – £120
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My favorite photographer.
GR AYDON CARTER
Once people meet Jonathan, they
find that he’s so charming and intuitive;
he works with an old-fashioned
camera, and he doesn’t have a lot of
assistants—subjects become much more
receptive.
BOB COL ACELLO
I’m very happy that Becker has
evolved into our chronicler of society: Like
Beaton, he lives the life that he celebrates in
the pictures he takes.
ANNA WINTOUR
JONATHAN BECKER
30 Years at Vanity Fair
Over three decades with Vanity Fair, Jonathan Becker has photographed some of
the most fascinating characters from the rarefied worlds of art, literature, politics,
pop culture, and society, capturing the personality and individuality of the subjects
he celebrates. Assignments for the magazine have dispatched Becker far and wide—
from the Amazonian jungle to Buckingham Palace. Photographs by Jonathan Becker,
introduction by Graydon Carter | 10½ x 13¼ in – 26.4 x 33.4 cm | 300 pages | 130 illustrations
hardcover | ISBN: 9781614280798 | $150 – €115 – £95
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ASSOULINE’S SURVIVAL KITS
Capturing the most fascinating people, movements, and style symbols, our Memoire
Collection volumes on global couture and culture icons both classic and contemporary
are the ultimate in chic. From Cézanne to Picasso, Jean-Michel Frank to Le Corbusier,
Balenciaga to Philip Treacy, Africa Is in Style to Cocktails, these unique box sets each
bring together four of our most popular titles in the realms of Art, Design, Fashion,
and Lifestyle. Each Survival Kit: 16½ x 16½ x ¾ in – 41.5 x 41.5 x 2 cm | $150 – €115 – £95
… the perfect addition
to any art book collection.
NYLON
Each volume: 6 x 8½ in – 15.5 x 21.5 cm | 80 pages | about 60 illustrations | hardcover with jacket
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VAN CLEEF & ARPELS
For over a century, this Place Vendôme jeweler has been one of
the most coveted names in haute joaillerie, winning world renown
through the exceptional quality, beauty, and luxury of its jewelry
designs. Van Cleef & Arpels artfully fuses glamour with nature and
sophistication with simplicity—a perfect reflection of the women
who wear it. Today Van Cleef & Arpels continues to reinvent its
heritage of excellence and savoir faire. By Bérénice Geoffroy‑Schneiter
6 x 8½ in – 15.5 x 21.5 cm | 80 pages | 55 illustrations | hardcover in a
slipcase | ISBN: 9781614282181 | $30 – €25 – £19 | also available in French
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Fashion changes,
but style endures.
CHANEL
DIOR
Set of Three: Fashion, Fine Jewellery, and Perfume
The pinnacle of French haute couture and savoir faire, the house of Dior is one of the
world’s most celebrated luxury brands. In three retrospective volumes presented in a
collectible slipcase, Dior captures the most enduring images from each decade of the
brand’s rich history. Immortalizing Dior Fashion, Fine Jewellery, and Perfume, this
addition to Assouline’s Mémoire series presents an objet as chic as its subject.
By Caroline Bongrand and Jérôme Hanover | 6 x 8½ in – 15.5 x 21.5 cm each volume | 240 pages total
180 illustrations total | 3 jacketed hardcover volumes in a slipcase | ISBN: 9781614280200
$75 – €65 – £50 | also available in French
CHANEL
Set of Three: Fashion, Fine Jewelry, and Perfume
Assouline presents a completely updated trilogy on the spirit and heritage of Chanel,
from Coco’s revolutionary designs to Karl Lagerfeld’s present innovations. This
elegant slipcase set includes three Mémoires: Fashion, Fine Jewelry, and Perfume.
By Natasha Fraser-Cavassoni, Vincent Meylan, and Martine Marcowith | 6 x 8½ in – 15.5 x 21.5 cm
each volume | 240 pages total | 180 illustrations total | 3 jacketed hardcover volumes in a slipcase
ISBN: 9782843235184 | $75 – €65 – £50 | also available in French
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