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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Introducing the first Maison Assouline, at 196a Piccadilly, London, opening in fall 2014.

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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 Color plates are hand-tipped the luxury, care, and mystique of a fine, hand-bound book. on art-quality paper.

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VERANDA 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 Didot Soft Book Bag in embossed leather. speaks volumes. Available at Assouline boutiques and assouline.com.

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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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American Cities 26 The World of Departures 66 Historic Maps and Views ABCDCS David Collins Studio 90 Arabian Horses 150 Backstage Cirque du Soleil 78 The World of Ajmal Arabian Stud Photographs by Véronique Vial The Impossible Collection 34 Young Hollywood 76 of Design The 100 Most Influential Sade 112 Objects of the Twentieth Century The Surf Club 130 The Impossible Collection 30 Celebrity Cocktails 70 of Watches The 100 Timepieces of the Food & Life 72 Twentieth Century Krug By Krug Lovers 116 Santiago Calatrava 129 Bordeaux Legendary Wines 59 Venice Synagogues 36 Havana Legendary Cigars 57 Ethiopian Highlands By Lizy Manola 80 Hunting Legendary Rifles 58 Life of Style By Vince Camuto 129 Panama Legendary Hats 56 Oakley 129 Place Vendôme 117 Jewels of the Renaissance 42 Dinner Diaries Reviving the Art of the 110 The French Riviera in the 1920s 44 Hostess Book Sevan Biçakçi 91 Dressing for the Dark From the Silver 104 Bulgari Monete Collection 84 Screen to the Red Carpet Vintage Cars 60 Gypset Living 106 Brancusi New York 1913–2013 141 In the Spirit of Harlem 130 The Light of Jerusalem 114 In the Spirit of Monte Carlo 107 Oscar de la Renta The Style, Inspiration, 129 In the Spirit of Seville 138 and Life of Oscar de la Renta The Luxury Collection 130 The Big Book of the Hamptons 94 Epicurean Journeys Gondwana Images of an Ancient Land 130 The School of Fashion 30 Parsons 130 Ottoman Chic 64 Designers Puig 100 Years of a Family Business 147 #Carlos’s Places 108 A Touch of Style By Carlos Mota PREVIEW 92 Ai Weiwei 131 Valentino: At the Emperor’s Table 46 The Shoe Book 100 When Art Meets Design 89 Philippe Ferrandis 131 By Hunt Slonem Van Cleef & Arpels 124

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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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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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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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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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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 Introduction by GONZAGUE SAINT BRIS 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

42 | assouline.com NEW On the Riviera in summer… everything that happened seemed to have something artistic about it.

F. SCOTT FITZGERALD

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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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

46 | assouline.com 47 | assouline.com 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 An inside look at a rising fashion designer, Giammetti shares stories from his remarkable life. This beautiful collector’s volume features in-depth interviews, recollections from his uniquely glamorous existence… personal journals, and a curated selection of exclusive images from Giammetti’s archive of 50,000 photos, vividly portraying the exciting world of fashion. a remarkably revealing read. By Giancarlo Giammetti, with the collaboration of Armand Limnander | 12 x 15¼ in – 31 x 39 cm | 380 pages W MAGAZINE over 300 illustrations | hardcover in a luxury slipcase | ISBN: 9781614281412 | $250 – €190 – £160

48 | assouline.com 49 | assouline.com 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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52 | assouline.com 53 | assouline.com 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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PANAMA Legendary Hats HAVANA Legendary Cigars A symbol of classic gentlemanly elegance since the nineteenth century, the The cigar has arrived, and the Havana stands head and shoulders above the rest. Panama has topped the heads of such greats as Roosevelt, Churchill, Napoleon, An ideal introduction for the neophyte as well as a superb guide for the aficionado, and the Duke of Windsor. This volume delves into the hat’s remarkable history, this book reviews the history of cigars in Cuba, describes the processes involved in production process, and variety of shapes, while celebrating the grace of living of creating them, and features an invaluable catalogue raisonné. Original photography its country of origin: Ecuador. Panama: Legendary Hats pays fitting tribute to the reveals the beauty of the land and the hands and faces of the craftsmen “aristocrat of the straw hats.” By Martine Buchet, photography by Laziz Hamani 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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HUNTING Legendary Rifles BORDEAUX Legendary Wines A hunting gun of true quality holds a place of honor in the world of sporting In this tour of the Bordeaux châteaux, internationally renowned wine expert equipment. Hunting: Legendary Rifles combines the thrill of the hunt with the Michel Dovaz tells the story of this legendary wine region, blessed with magical arms’ rich past, from creation and refinement of each rifle to exhilarating examples soil. This splendidly photographed volume presents the fascinating history of of its use. A brand-by-brand catalog completes the account, offering specifications the many châteaux that have been operating continuously since the seventeenth and detailed illustrations. This book’s thorough approach expertly details the story century, and presents an essential catalog featuring the wines of 125 châteaux, of its rifles, revealing to readers the grand and fascinating world of hunting. 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 photography by Michel Guillard | 9 x 11¾ in – 23 x 30 cm | 268 pages | 150 illustrations ISBN: 9781614252617 | $85 – €70 – £55 | also available in French 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

60 | assouline.com 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 ˙Irem Kınay | 9¾ x 13in – 25 x 33 cm | 300 pages 150 illustrations | hardcover | ISBN: 9781614282662 | $75 – €6065 – £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 FLANDERN

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-to- follow 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

70 | assouline.com NEW 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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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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Don’t forget the serpent. The serpent should be on every finger and all wrists and all Undeniably, one of the everywhere. biggest advantages to working on Cleopatra in Rome was DIANA VREELAND Bulgari… 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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Past BEYOND EXTRAVAGANCE and present A Royal Collection of Gems and Jewels meld as India’s 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 historic jewelry 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 shapes the latest 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, contemporary original photography by Laziz Hamani | 11 x 14 in – 28 x 35 cm | 360 pages | 250 illustrations designs. hardcover in a luxury slipcase | ISBN: 9781614281290 | $250 – €190 – £160

ROBB REPORT

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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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ABCDCS DAVID COLLINS STUDIO 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 award- Foreword by Madonna winning creations. Bıçakçı is best known for his majestic rings crafted with his ABCDCS David Collins Studio presents an alphabetical compendium of architect signature reverse-intaglio technique, in which monuments, mythological figures, and designer David Collins’s interior creations. Revealing one by one his myriad animals, birds, and flowers are carved into precious stones with intricate detail. influences and inspirations, this volume is an aesthetically arresting journey from His awe-inspiring creations, filled with storytelling artistry, are avidly sought A to Z that showcases David Collins Studio’s work across retail, hospitality, and by the world’s most discerning and sophisticated collectors. residential sectors. By David Collins Studio, foreword by Madonna | 9½ x 13 in – 24 x 33 cm By Vivienne Becker | 11 x 14 in – 28 x 35 cm | 192 pages | 120 illustrations | hardcover in a luxury 232 pages | 130 images | hardcover with jacket | ISBN: 9781614282297 | $75 – €65 – £50 slipcase | ISBN: 9781614281924 | $165 – €125 – £105

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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

94 | assouline.com 95 | assouline.com HAMPTONS GARDENS Flipping through the pages is like going to Hamptons Gardens is an invitation into the private world that lies behind privet a cocktail party in heaven at which Diana Vreeland hedges and wrought-iron gates in one of the world’s most exclusive residential areas. Step into picturesque landscapes, featuring work by groundbreaking designers insists you try the frozen vodka shots. including Russell Page, Edwina von Gal, Oehme van Sweden, and Miranda Brooks— WSJ.COM 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 € 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

96 | assouline.com 97 | assouline.com 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.

98 | assouline.com 99 | assouline.com 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 – £32 102 | assouline.com 103 | assouline.com NEW

When I see a film where the characters dress up, even for dinner, I wish we still did. Clothes have incredible transformative powers.

KATE 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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IN THE SPIRIT OF MONTE CARLO GYPSET LIVING 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 In her third book for Assouline, Julia Chaplin explores the living spaces of gypsy Hollywood darling Grace Kelly attracted the celebrity spotlight, the city’s vibrant jet setters around the world, from Hydra in Greece to the Guéthary in France; from arts and culture scene and legendary Grand Prix race, and the recent, controversial Cuixmala, Mexico, to Pa’ia, Hawaii; and beyond to the Indonesian isles. Through metamorphosis of the cityscape. This gorgeous volume also includes an insider’s stunning photography and first-person stories, Gypset Living opens the door to the guide featuring the best hotels, restaurants, bars and clubs, shopping, attractions, fascinating and dazzling homes and haunts of the bohemian artists, designers, and and activities in Monte Carlo and its environs. By Pamela Fiori | 7½ x 11 in – 19.5 x 28 cm bons vivants known as the gypset. By Julia Chaplin | 7½ x 11 in – 19.5 x 28 cm | 176 pages 160 pages | over 100 illustrations | hardcover with jacket | ISBN: 9781614282136 | $45 – €40 – £30 190 illustrations | hardcover with jacket | ISBN: 9781614282112 | $45 – €40 – £30 also available in French

106 | assouline.com 107 | assouline.com #NEW #LONDON #LA The alluring scents of Paper, Wood, Leather, #VENICE Culture Lounge, and Havana evoke the warm, inviting atmosphere of a fantasy library, #RIO a refined space of tranquillity and discovery.

#NEW YORK #PARIS #SHANGHAI #GSTAAD #ROME #CAPRI

#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 Assouline’s exclusive collection of scented candles is designed to evoke the rich destinations overflowing with food, fashion, art, and life. Much more than simply fragrances of a fine library, with carefully selected aromatics gathered from around an address book, #Carlos’s Places is framed by Souza’s personal experience the world. Inspired by the distinctive aromas of leather bindings, worn wood, and crisp and wanderlust, and offers an exclusive insider’s look at some of the world’s chicest pages, Assouline candles are the perfect accessory for any luxurious library. cities, complete with recommendations for old favorites and new classics. Each candle: 3½ x 3½ x 3½ in – 8 x 8 x 8 cm | $50 – €45 – £32 #Carlos’s Places is an effervescent handbook for the seasoned globetrotter in search Paper Library Candle ISBN: 9781614282815 | Leather Library Candle ISBN: 9781614282839 of a lively travel companion. By Carlos Souza | 7½ x 11 in – 19.5 x 28 cm 144 pages 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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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

110 | assouline.com NEW The name of the Marquis de Sade can finally be spoken in polite society. WWD

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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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-and- white 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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KRUG By Krug Lovers PLACE VENDÔME Since 1843, Krug has been one of the most illustrious names in fine champagne, Whenever the rich and famous are in Paris, they head for the city’s most beautiful founded on the pursuit of character and meticulous focus on detail. square, the Place Vendôme. This evocatively written volume traces the square’s Today the sixth generation of the Krug family continues to invest the same passion history from its beginnings in the time of Louis XIV to its life in the twentieth century and commitment. This beautifully illustrated book expresses the renowned heritage as Paris’s center of fashion, jewelry, high finance, and art. From designers Chanel and of this exclusive champagne, including historical images from the Krug archives Schiaparelli to European high society, Russian grand dukes, Indian maharajas, plus legendary connoisseurs such as Boni de Castellane, Ernest Hemingway, and celebrities from Lillie Langtry to Ernest Hemingway, a cast of extraordinary Karl Lagerfeld, and Serge Gainsbourg. personalities have lent the Place Vendôme an ineffable aura. By Alexis Gregory | 9 x 11¾ in Introduction by Serena Sutcliffe, foreword by Olivier Krug | 9½ x 11½ in – 24 x 29 cm | 192 pages – 23 x 30 cm 240 pages | 150 illustrations | hardcover with jacket | ISBN: 9781614282761 130 illustrations | hardcover with jacket | ISBN: 9781614282884 | $65 – €55 – £40 $85 – €70 – £55 | also available in French

116 | assouline.com 117 | assouline.com SWANS BALS Legends of the Jet Society Legendary Costume Balls of Conjuring images of exotic global destinations and golden beaches, clandestine rendezvous on opulent yachts, and star-studded parties in palatial mansions, the words the Twentieth Century “jet set” were once the epitome of soigné worldly glamour. Swans: Legends of the From the twilight of the Romanov dynasty through les années folles of Art Deco Paris Jet Society captures the spirit of this world, the last vestiges of a leisured and cultivated to the jet-set seventies, Bals explores the nine grandest private costume parties age, a world of taste and culture, elegance and beauty. From bygone aristocracy of the twentieth century and the colorful characters who immortalized these to modern mega-wealthy moguls, this stunning volume regales with escapades of extraordinary events. A lavishly illustrated oversize volume in a luxury slipcase. travel, money, romance, and adventure. By Nicholas Foulkes | 11 x 14 in – 28 x 35 cm 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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GRAYDON 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 COLACELLO

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

120 | assouline.com 121 | assouline.com ASSOULINE’S SURVIVAL KITS … the perfect addition 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, to any art book collection. 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, NYLON and Lifestyle. Each Survival Kit: 16½ x 16½ x ¾ in – 41.5 x 41.5 x 2 cm | $150 – €115 – £95 Each volume: 6 x 8½ in – 15.5 x 21.5 cm | 80 pages | about 60 illustrations | hardcover with jacket

122 | assouline.com 123 | assouline.com 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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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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