Assouline Ultimate 2018

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The Impossible
Collection of Golf

George Peper, former editor in chief of Golf magazine, details the 100 most historically
noteworthy and architecturally paramount courses around the globe. Peper makes the
perfect golf partner, describing intricate holes that have confounded the game’s best,
revisiting tournaments that have made and broken champions, and elucidating the
unique characteristics of each course. From greens as old and hallowed as St Andrews
to courses celebrating their first anniversary, this collection is an unequivocal treat for
the golf enthusiast.  $945 – €950 – £750

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The Impossible
Collection of Cars

It is the dream of many to own the world’s most beautifully designed automobiles, and
The Impossible Collection of Cars makes that dream come true. Pulitzer Prize–winning
automotive columnist Dan Neil showcases the 100 most exceptional cars of the twentieth
century. Featuring vehicles owned by celebrities like Marlene  Dietrich, Greta  Garbo,
Pablo Picasso, and Elvis Presley, each luxury automobile—1901 Cadillac Model  A
Rear Entry Tonneau or the 1911 Rolls‑Royce Silver Ghost to the 1957 Ford Thunderbird,
1963 Corvette Sting Ray, and the 1996 McLaren  F1 was chosen for its revolutionary
design, magnificent lines, and head‑turning capabilities.   $845 – €850 – £650





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The Impossible Collection
of Motorcycles

There’s an undeniable fascination with motorcycles—their speed, design, riders,
and coolness factor are all part of the magnetism. Compiled by experts Ian Barry and
Nicolas  Stecher, this collection of the 100 most exceptional bikes of the twentieth
century includes the 1948 Vincent Series Rapide B on which Rollie Free shattered the
land speed record, the iconic 1969 Easy Rider bike that Peter Fonda made famous, and
the 1970 Harley-Davidson XR750, Evel Knievel’s bike of choice. Motorcycle aficionados,
aesthetes, and enthusiasts alike will treasure this collector’s item presented in a unique
black rubber clamshell box with cutout metal plaque.  $845 – €850 – £650

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Coca-Cola

Decade by decade, Coca‑Cola celebrates the world’s most beloved and iconic beverage
with photographs, advertisements, and artworks as well as memories from film,
social history, and pop culture, capturing the brand’s zeitgeist with nostalgia and flair.

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Tommy Hilfiger

Iconic, indispensable, indisputably Hilfiger: This twenty-fifth anniversary special
edition reveals the work and the man, using a photo-album format to capture the
essence of a designer who has never placed a barrier between fashion and life.

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Barbie

Barbie arrived on the scene in 1959 and took the world by storm. Far more than just a
plastic toy, Barbie reflects the aspirations of generations of children, and provides the
ultimate canvas for creative inspiration, from artists Andy Warhol and David Levinthal
to fashion designers including Karl  Lagerfeld, Jean  Paul Gaultier, and Versace.
Showcasing the most iconic and important images of this modern muse, this beautiful
volume vividly illustrates the many facets of Barbie as a fashionable figure who mirrors
the evolution of modern culture. $845 – €850 – £650



Louis Vuitton Windows

Louis Vuitton’s storefront window displays are magnetic, with spectacles such as a
colossal roller coaster, a gleaming golden dinosaur, a panoply of brightly colored hot-
air balloons, or a universe of polka dots. Creators Faye McLeod and Ansel Thompson
bring the windows of one of the world’s leading luxury brands to  life with their
unparalleled magic. Featuring an introduction by The New York Times fashion director
and critic Vanessa Friedman, these celebrated vitrines are presented as works of art,
capturing the inspired world that is Louis Vuitton.  $845 – €850 – £650



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Ballets Russes

The Ballets Russes was legendary, but this adventure lasted only three years.
From  1911 to 1914, Serge  Diaghilev turned his vision into reality, collaborating
with Léon  Bakst, Igor  Stravinsky, Picasso, and other illustrious artists to create
an explosion of creativity never before seen in the world of the arts. Written by
French musical authority André  Tubeuf, these stunning pages follow Diaghilev
on his creative quest, which continues to influence art, theater, ballet, and fashion
to this day.  LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE $2500 – €2046 – £1816

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Fernando Botero

Few artists have been able to create a world as distinctive as Fernando  Botero’s, an
expression of sumptuousness and sensuality instantly recognizable worldwide.
Botero’s art communicates monumentality and his sculpture accentuates it. This
spectacular volume, written by art critic and curator Cristina Carrillo de Albornoz
Fisac, includes previously unpublished works and was curated in collaboration with
the renowned artist himself from among Botero’s most important works from each
period of his singular oeuvre.  $845 – €850 – £650

Fernand Leger

Known for his bold forms, geometric contrasts, and enduring interest in the working
class, French painter Fernand Léger exerted tremendous influence on Cubism,
Constructivism, and the contemporary advertising poster, defining his unique aesthetic
through depictions of machines and technology coupled with a vibrant use of color.
Written by award-winning author and curator Kenneth E. Silver, this volume displays
an exceptional selection of Léger’s iconic pieces, for a lasting keepsake of the artist’s
extraordinary body of work.  $845 – €850 – £650





Venice Synagogues

Commemorating the 500th anniversary of the founding of the Venice Ghetto, this
magnificent volume reveals the beauty and historical and spiritual significance of the
five principal synagogues in the Most Serene Republic. Umberto Fortis, curator of the
Jewish Museum of Venice, describes these most important markers of Jewish faith
and culture. Venetian Jews expressed strong ties to the traditions of their forefathers
in constructing these beautiful places of worship, which blend the memory of their
various countries of origin with Venetian artistry, bequeathing enduring monuments
that remain sites of reverence and admiration.  $845 – €850 – £650



Venice Synagogues

SPECIAL EDITION

Special limited edition is presented in an lavishly hand-embroidered
royal purple velvet clamshell case. $4,500, OUT OF STOCK

The Queen’s People

The British monarchy’s rich and storied heritage has been preserved for centuries,
and The  Queen’s  People, made with Royal Household approval, presents for the first
time a magnificent collection of photography that brings Queen  Elizabeth  II and
important members of Her Majesty’s court to life. Featuring forty-two unique portraits
by prominent British photographer Hugo Rittson Thomas, and a historical essay by the
Garter Principal King of Arms, this volume captures the pageantry and tradition of the
intricate ceremonial dress and regalia of the Royal Court.  $845 – €850 – £650

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Beken of Cowes

Celebrating the very best in yachting, as immortalized by the legendary Beken family
over the past century, Beken of Cowes features breathtaking photographs of the
world’s most famous and historic sailboats. In 1888, Alfred Edward Beken, with his
son Frank, moved to the Isle of Wight, situated in the small port of Cowes, famous for
its International Sailing Regatta. The sight of these magnificent sailing vessels made
such an impression on young Frank that he decided to capture them on film, creating
an important historical archive of images. $845 – €850 – £650



Oscar Niemeyer

Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer rose to prominence at Le  Corbusier’s side, but
ultimately swerved from the straight lines of traditional modernism, evoking the
crescendoes of human feeling through swooping curves and sinuous lines. Published
in honor of his centennial year, this is the most complete exploration of his life and
career, with contributions from renowned contemporaries, and original photography
by Mathieu Salvaing, young friend of the iconic architect, who traveled worldwide
to shoot Niemeyer’s creations.  $845 – €850 – £650

Santiago Calatrava

One of the world’s most sought-after architects, Spanish-born Santiago Calatrava is
the mastermind behind some of the most magnificent structures around the globe.
Inspired by the natural world, his works mimic the shapes of organic entities, at times
suggesting flight or spiritual uplift. This beautiful volume not only presents Calatrava’s
most breathtaking masterpieces in architecture, engineering, drawing, and sculpture,
but for the first time reveals his humanist spirit and eclectic intellectual  curiosity. 

$845 – €850 – £650





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Tim Palen:

PHOTOGRAPHS FROM

The Hunger Games

Tim Palen is recognized as an industry pioneer in innovative marketing campaigns,
and his work for The Hunger Games helped catapult the films to a worldwide
phenomenon. His unique relationship with the actors allowed him to capture them
with striking intimacy, transforming the high-octane film adventure into photographic
art. Including thirty-three exclusive portraits from the iconic final film, this luxury
edition is presented in a soft-touch clamshell case embellished with a holograph of
Jennifer Lawrence’s character and four Mockingjay medallions.  $845 – €850 – £650





American Cities

Historic Maps and Views

American Cities spotlights nine of this country’s great metropolises, thriving urban
centers with colorful histories: Boston, New  York, Philadelphia, Washington  D.C.,
New  Orleans, St.  Louis, Chicago, Denver, and San  Francisco. Curated by antique
map and manuscript experts Paul E. Cohen and Henry G. Taliaferro, these rare or
previously unpublished plans and elevations provide a fascinating journey through
the creation, growth, historic events, and true spirit of each city. Presented in a
beautiful linen clamshell case. $845 – €850 – £650

MAP DETAIL COURTESY LIBRARY OF CONGRESS, GEOGRAPHY AND MAP DIVISION

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