COLLECTION 2023/24 COLLECTION 2023/24 CARTIER The Impossible Collection PATEK PHILIPPE The Impossible Collection RIVA AQUARAMA TIFFANY & CO. Vision and Virtuosity THE IMPOSSIBLE COLLECTION OF ART 2nd edition LALANNE A World of Poetry CHANEL The Impossible Collection FORMULA 1 The Impossible Collection YACHTS The Impossible Collection PICASSO The Impossible Collection GOLF The Impossible Collection FERNANDO BOTERO ROY LICHTENSTEIN The Impossible Collection ROLEX The Impossible Collection 2nd edition GOLD The Impossible Collection THE IMPOSSIBLE COLLECTION OF CHAMPAGNE THE IMPOSSIBLE COLLECTION OF AMERICAN WINE THE IMPOSSIBLE COLLECTION OF WINE THE IMPOSSIBLE COLLECTION OF WHISKEY THE IMPOSSIBLE COLLECTION OF CIGARS OSCAR NIEMEYER SANTIAGO CALATRAVA KITES OF THE DESERT ARTURO FUENTE Since 1912 AL’MADINAH The City of the Prophet MAKKAH The Holy City of Islam UZBEKISTAN LIVING TREASURES Celebration of Craftsmanship BYRON BAY Sicily Honor MONTE CARLO ALULA EVER JAMAICA VIBES LAKE COMO IDYLL CAIRO ETERNAL PLAZA ATHÉNÉE MEXICO CITY ST. BARTHS FREEDOM OCEAN WANDERLUST POP ART STYLE ORIENTALISM STYLE ART DECO STYLE BAUHAUS STYLE NEW YORK CHIC TOKYO CHIC MOROCCO Kingdom of Light FEDERER UZBEKISTAN SILK & GOLD SOROLLA A Vision of Spain DOLCE VITA AFRICAN ADVENTURES The Greatest Safari on Earth MICHELE BÖNAN Signature Details GUERLAIN An Imperial Icon ST. CATHERINE’S MONASTERY Behind Sacred Doors THE ART OF MANUFACTURE: ALAIN DUCASSE JAMES BOND DESTINATIONS THE OCEAN CLUB EDEN ROCK St Barths CALA DI VOLPE FOREVER FONTAINEBLEAU The Luxury Collection EXTRAORDINARY CELEBRATIONS COCAÏN History & Culture 20 24 28 30 32 34 36 38 39 40 42 44 45 46 48 50 50 50 50 50 52 54 56 57 60 61 64 114 116 118 119 120 122 123 124 126 127 128 140 141 142 144 148 152 156 158 162 164 165 168 170 171 172 174 176 180 182 183 185 184 186 GIFT WRAPPING PRIVATE LIBRARIES ASSOULINE BOUTIQUES EVENTS BACKLIST STORES & CONTACTS CREDITS 188 190 192 198 204 222 224 ULTIMATE Collection CLASSICS Collection ICONS Collection 66 68 ALULA AUDEMARS PIGUET: ROYAL OAK XXL Collection BULGARI Beyond Time AUDEMARS PIGUET: ROYAL OAK From Iconoclast to Icon CODOGNATO Masterpiece GOLDEN OPULENCE 500 Years of Luxuriant Style VALENTINO ROSSO MARIA BY CALLAS 100th Anniversary Edition BENETTI YACHTS DUBAI MALL A Mall Like No Other MOROCCAN DECORATIVE ARTS DIRIYAH CULTURE AT-TURAIF DIOR Designers Series LOUIS VUITTON SKIN Architecture of Luxury TIFFANY & CO. Crafting Victory TECHNOGYM The Art of Wellness UZBEKISTAN MASTERPIECES of the Silk Road 72 76 78 82 86 88 89 90 92 97 98 102 104 105 106 LEGENDS Collection THE ULTIMATE TOWER ALLURE BOOKSTAND MARQUETRY BOOKENDS MARQUETRY BOOKENDS Travel Series Edition THE CANDLE COLLECTION THE A Bookstand 8 58 91 125 130 154 Bookstands & Gifts
4 5 SOMETIMES A YEAR CAN FLY BY FASTER THAN A SINGLE SEASON, AND THIS IS WHAT SEEMS TO HAVE HAPPENED SINCE OUR LAST CATALOG. SO MANY INTERESTING PROJECTS INSPIRED US, FROM THE WONDERFUL CREATIONS OF “THE LALANNES” TO LOUIS VUITTON’S GLOBAL APPROACH FOR CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECTURE TO THE “CHIC” IDENTITIES OF NEW YORK AND TOKYO. BUT NOW WE WANT TO SHARE WITH YOU A NEW PROJECT THAT HAS OCCUPIED MANY OF US FOR THE PAST TWO YEARS: OUR NEW “TRAVEL FROM HOME CANDLE COLLECTION.” INSPIRED BY OUR BEST-SELLING TRAVEL SERIES TITLES AND CREATED WITH THE RENOWNED PERFUMER JÉRÔME EPINETTE, EACH CANDLE CAPTURES THE ESSENCE AND SCENT OF IBIZA, MYKONOS, MARRAKECH, TULUM, GSTAAD OR THE MOON! AND SOON YOU WILL ALSO DISCOVER OUR TRAVEL PLAYLIST ON SPOTIFY. BECAUSE LIFE IS ABOUT FEELINGS, AND WE CAN ALL ASPIRE TO CREATE CHARM AND BEAUTY AROUND US. WE AT ASSOULINE WISH YOU A GOOD TIME, WITH INSPIRATION AS A GUIDE, AS IT IS FOR US. WELCOME5
Forbes But what this publishing house represents goes beyond books. It’s all about style, and ultimately lifestyle. Alex Assouline bears a surname that is today synonymous with luxury and sophistication in the publishing world. Harper’s Bazaar (Italy) The Assouline publishing house is the gold standard for luxury fashion and lifestyle books. There are book publishers, and there’s Assouline. Bal Harbour magazine Don’t judge a book by its cover is a dictum in need of reevaluation when it comes to Assouline books. Forbes Yes, because today Assouline is not just a publisher but a brand that transforms luxury into culture, with a contemporary style, a strong visual identity, a dense narrative, three main collections, more than 100 titles a year, and many special editions, from fashion to travel, from art to design, transforming all that is desirable into a beautiful book. La Repubblica Watchbox Times of Malta Once upon a time there was a love story, a destination, an artist or even a company. This is the starting point of Assouline, a luxury lifestyle brand that has culture as its essence and its origin in the passion for books shared by the French couple Martine and Prosper, the founders. Versatille magazine But Assouline, more than any other, fashions itself as a peer of the brands it services. New York magazine Forbes Nearly 30 years since its founding, Assouline has grown to become the premier name in luxury lifestyle book publishing. Because today, having an Assouline book placed on your coffee table is the equivalent of having a Chanel couture dress hanging in your closet. HOLA! In the Golden Age of Zoom, bookshelves have become an opportunity to flaunt your taste. The Telegraph Luxury (UK) L’Opinion (France) Assouline Publishing has transformed their beautiful books into true collectors’ pieces, halfway between artwork and fashion accessory. Each book, with its own distinct aesthetic, takes the reader on a journey through its pages. Since 1994, Martine and Prosper Assouline have been creating some of the world’s finest volumes spanning art, culture, travel, and luxury lifestyle.
ULTIMATE 1 Collection 3 CLASSICS Collection ICONS Collection 4 CANDLE Collection 5 LEGENDS Collection 2 THE ULTIMATE TOWER Assouline’s Ultimate Tower serves as a stylish new way for our readers to prominently display our signature collection. Crafted in matte black metal, the stand is capable of holding ten Ultimate Collection titles—a must-have for every culture connoisseur. 60 in – 150 cm | 124 lbs – 56 kg Metal structure with powder-coated finish available in black. $5,900 - €5,900 For additional information, please contact [email protected]
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12 1313 ULTIMATE Collection THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION DEFINES LUXURY. EACH CUSTOM-DESIGNED, HANDBOUND VOLUME COMBINES A HOST OF ARTISANAL TECHNIQUES AND ONE-OFA-KIND CRAFTSMANSHIP, RESULTING IN A NEW LEVEL OF SOPHISTICATION FOR TRUE CONNOISSEURS. THESE UNIQUE BOOKS ARE WORKS OF ART IN THEIR OWN RIGHT. EXPERIENCE THE MAKING OF OUR ULTIMATE COLLECTION BY SCANNING THE QR CODE 13
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20 21 ASSOULINE 2023/24 | ULTIMATE COLLECTION NEW Text by Hervé Dewintre | 16 x 19 in – 40.5 x 48 cm | 224 pages | 150 illustrations | 2 gatefolds | handcrafted volume in a luxury silk clamshell case | ISBN: 9781649802262 | $1,200 – €1,200 – £1,000 CARTIER THE IMPOSSIBLE COLLECTION ASSOULINE 2023/24 | ULTIMATE COLLECTION Cartier has been one of the world’s premier luxury jewelers since the nineteenth century, the name itself evoking a world of artistry, a legacy of unequaled prestige. With its cosmopolitan clientele of European nobility and Hollywood royalty, and its synthesis of technical perfection, artistic sensitivity and global perspective, Cartier developed a signature style both revolutionary and timeless. Featuring iconic designs by the legendary Jeanne Toussaint, one-of-a-kind commissions and more, this handcrafted volume reveals the stories behind one hundred of the most stunning and innovative precious objects and jewels by Cartier. Text by Hervé Dewintre | 16 x 19 in – 40.5 x 48 cm | 224 pages | 150 illustrations | 2 gatefolds | handcrafted volume in a luxury silk clamshell case | ISBN: 9781649802262 | $1,200 – €1,200 – £1,000 20 21 CARTIER THE IMPOSSIBLE COLLECTION
22 23 ASSOULINE 2023/24 | ULTIMATE COLLECTION NEW CARTIER: THE IMPOSSIBLE COLLECTION At the heart of this 2022 necklace by Cartier is a 35.47-carat Colombian emerald, supported by an articulated lacy structure dazzling with emeralds and turquoises set with diamonds. Opposite: Model holding the 107.07-carat pear-shaped Louis Cartier diamond, 1976. ASSOULINE 2023/24 | ULTIMATE COLLECTION CARTIER: THE IMPOSSIBLE COLLECTION At the heart of this 2022 necklace by Cartier is a 35.47-carat Colombian emerald, supported by an articulated lacy structure dazzling with emeralds and turquoises set with diamonds. Opposite: Model holding the 107.07-carat pear-shaped Louis Cartier diamond, 1976.
25 Founded in Geneva in 1839, Patek Philippe occupies the first rank on the Olympus of Swiss fine watchmaking. Known for their exceptional workmanship, the company’s watches are sought after by the world’s most discerning collectors. Since its founding, Patek Philippe has produced less than a million timepieces—the annual production for some fine watchmakers—so it is easy to understand the passion certain models ignite. Featuring images of rare watches photographed exclusively for this volume, Patek Philippe: The Impossible Collection is destined to find its place on the shelves of watch aficionados. Text by Fabienne Reybaud | 16 x 19 in – 40.5 x 48 cm | 208 pages | 180 illustrations | 2 gatefolds | handcrafted volume in a luxury clamshell case with metal plaque | ISBN: 9781649802408 | $1,200 - €1,200 - £1,000 25 NEW PATEK PHILIPPE ADVERTISEMENT, 1966 You never actually own a Patek Philippe. You simply look after it for the next generation. ASSOULINE 2023/24 | ULTIMATE COLLECTION Text by Fabienne Reybaud | 16 x 19 in – 40.5 x 48 cm | 208 pages | 180 illustrations | 2 gatefolds | handcrafted volume in a luxury clamshell case with metal plaque | ISBN: 9781649802408 | $1,200 - €1,200 - £1,000
26 27 ASSOULINE 2023/24 | ULTIMATE COLLECTION NEW PATEK PHILIPPE: THE IMPOSSIBLE COLLECTION
28 29 RIVA AQUARAMA Text by Michael Verdon, photography by Oliver Pilcher | 16 x 19 in – 40.5 x 48 cm 208 pages | over 200 illustrations handcrafted leather textured hardcover volume in a luxury rubber clamshell case with a metal plaque | ISBN: 9781649800657 $1,200 – €1,200 – £1,000 | also available in a special edition ASSOULINE 2023/24 | ULTIMATE COLLECTION BESTSELLER A handsome collector’s edition now available for any Riva fan. ROBB REPORT RIVA AQUARAMA Text by Michael Verdon, photography by Oliver Pilcher | 16 x 19 in – 40.5 x 48 cm 208 pages | over 200 illustrations handcrafted leather textured hardcover volume in a luxury rubber clamshell case with a metal plaque | ISBN: 9781649800657 $1,200 – €1,200 – £1,000 | also available in a special edition ASSOULINE 2023/24 | ULTIMATE COLLECTION
30 31 Every Ultimate edition includes an Assouline tote bag and white gloves. TIFFANY & CO.: VISION AND VIRTUOSITY Text by Vivienne Becker, foreword by André Leon Talley | 16 x 19 in - 40.5 x 48 cm | 262 pages 230 illustrations | 3 gatefolds | silk hardcover volume in a silk clamshell case | ISBN: 9781649800749 $1,050 – €1,050 – £850 | Starting January 1, 2024, the price of this title will increase to $1,200 – €1,200 – £1,000 ASSOULINE 2023/24 | ULTIMATE COLLECTION NEW Encapsulating all the romance and heritage of this world-famous American icon, Vision and Virtuosity highlights Tiffany’s creative inspirations, witty advertisements and window displays, Blue Book jewel collections and diamond expertise, plus the stories behind the Blue Box, the classic film Breakfast at Tiffany’s and the fabulous yellow Tiffany Diamond. Encapsulating all the romance and heritage of this world-famous American icon, Vision and Virtuosity highlights Tiffany’s creative inspirations, witty advertisements and window displays, Blue Book jewel collections and diamond expertise, plus the stories behind the Blue Box, the classic film Breakfast at Tiffany’s and the fabulous yellow Tiffany Diamond. ASSOULINE 2023/24 | ULTIMATE COLLECTION TIFFANY & CO.: VISION AND VIRTUOSITY Text by Vivienne Becker, foreword by André Leon Talley | 16 x 19 in - 40.5 x 48 cm | 262 pages 230 illustrations | 3 gatefolds | silk hardcover volume in a silk clamshell case | ISBN: 9781649800749 $1,050 – €1,050 – £850 | Starting January 1, 2024, the price of this title will increase to $1,200 – €1,200 – £1,000 30
32 THE IMPOSSIBLE COLLECTION OF ART 2ND EDITION A valuable work of art is today’s new intellectual currency. For media moguls, hedge-fund managers and Hollywood darlings, collecting is the entrée to an exclusive global community. For The Impossible Collection of Art, renowned art dealers Philippe Ségalot and Franck Giraud have curated the ideal modern art collection, in which money is no object and anything is possible. These works form a unique perspective on the greatest artistic achievements of the twentieth century, illuminated in the introduction by respected art historian Joachim Pissarro, great-grandson of the famous artist Camille. Curated by Philippe Ségalot and Franck Giraud, introduction by Joachim Pissarro | 16 x 19 in – 40.5 x 48 cm | 148 pages | 100 illustrations 6 gatefolds | handcrafted volume in a luxury clamshell case ISBN: 9781649803023 | $1,200 - €1,200 - £1,000 ASSOULINE 2023/24 | ULTIMATE COLLECTION NEW The luxury clamshell case is finished with a hand-tipped print of Kazimir Malevich’s Black Cross, 1915, while the hardcover features Carnival of Harlequin, 1924–25, by Joan Miró. The idea is not to live forever. It is to create something that will. ANDY WARHOL NEW EDITION 32 33 ASSOULINE 2023/24 | ULTIMATE COLLECTION THE IMPOSSIBLE COLLECTION OF ART 2ND EDITION The luxury clamshell case is finished with a hand-tipped print of Kazimir Malevich’s Black Cross, 1915, while the hardcover features Carnival of Harlequin, 1924–25, by Joan Miró. 32 33 A valuable work of art is today’s new intellectual currency. For media moguls, hedge-fund managers and Hollywood darlings, collecting is the entrée to an exclusive global community. For The Impossible Collection of Art, renowned art dealers Philippe Ségalot and Franck Giraud have curated the ideal modern art collection, in which money is no object and anything is possible. These works form a unique perspective on the greatest artistic achievements of the twentieth century, illuminated in the introduction by respected art historian Joachim Pissarro, great-grandson of the famous artist Camille. Curated by Philippe Ségalot and Franck Giraud, introduction by Joachim Pissarro | 16 x 19 in – 40.5 x 48 cm | 148 pages | 100 illustrations 6 gatefolds | handcrafted volume in a luxury clamshell case ISBN: 9781649803023 | $1,200 - €1,200 - £1,000
34 35 LALANNE A WORLD OF POETRY In celebration of François-Xavier and Claude’s ever-enchanting and whimsical sculptures, this book explores some of their most iconic pieces from their rich body of work. Author Jean-Gabriel Mitterrand, the couple’s longtime gallerist and friend, pens a magnificent text that traces the Lalannes’ meteoric rise, from their early days in Paris’s Impasse Ronsin and their first show that caught the attention of gallerist Alexandre Iolas, to their lasting legacy as one of design’s most inventive and poetic masters. Introduction by Jean-Gabriel Mitterrand | 16 x 19 in – 40.5 x 48 cm | 240 pages | 200 illustrations handcrafted silk hardcover volume in a luxury linen clamshell case with a metal plaque | ISBN: 9781649801142 $1,200 – €1,200 – £1,000 ASSOULINE 2023/24 | ULTIMATE COLLECTION NEW A photo of Claude and François-Xavier Lalanne in 1966 adorns the silk hardcover, which is housed in a linen clamshell complete with a metal plaque of Lalanne’s Grand Mouton de Peter, one of their many iconic animal sculptures. ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST The most emblematic works of Claude and FrançoisXavier Lalanne are revealed in a beautiful Assouline book. A photo of Claude and François-Xavier Lalanne in 1966 adorns the silk hardcover, which is housed in a linen clamshell complete with a metal plaque of Lalanne’s Grand Mouton de Peter, one of their many iconic animal sculptures. ASSOULINE 2023/24 | ULTIMATE COLLECTION Introduction by Jean-Gabriel Mitterrand | 16 x 19 in – 40.5 x 48 cm | 240 pages | 200 illustrations handcrafted silk hardcover volume in a luxury linen clamshell case with a metal plaque | ISBN: 9781649801142 $1,200 – €1,200 – £1,000 34 35 LALANNE A WORLD OF POETRY
36 37 ASSOULINE 2023/24 | ULTIMATE COLLECTION CHANEL: THE IMPOSSIBLE COLLECTION Text by Alexander Fury | 16 x 19 in – 40.5 x 48 cm 232 pages | over 180 illustrations | 5 gatefolds handcrafted volume in a suede-lined clamshell case ISBN: 9781614288107 | $1,050 – €1,050 – £850 Starting January 1, 2024, the price of this title will increase to $1,200 – €1,200 – £1,000 BESTSELLER 36 ASSOULINE 2023/24 | ULTIMATE COLLECTION CHANEL: THE IMPOSSIBLE COLLECTION Text by Alexander Fury | 16 x 19 in – 40.5 x 48 cm 232 pages | over 180 illustrations | 5 gatefolds handcrafted volume in a suede-lined clamshell case ISBN: 9781614288107 | $1,050 – €1,050 – £850 Starting January 1, 2024, the price of this title will increase to $1,200 – €1,200 – £1,000
38 39 BEST SELLER YACHTS: THE IMPOSSIBLE COLLECTION Text by Miriam Cain | 16 x 19 in – 40.5 x 48 cm | 236 pages | 200 illustrations | handcrafted volume in a luxury clamshell case | ISBN: 9781649800039 | $1,050 – €1,050 – £850 | Starting January 1, 2024, the price of this title will increase to $1,200 – €1,200 – £1,000 GENTLEMAN’S JOURNAL Dreaming of casting off and setting sail? Even if you haven’t seen the sea this summer, Assouline has you covered—with this in-depth opulent coffee table book. FORMULA 1: THE IMPOSSIBLE COLLECTION Text by Brad Spurgeon, forewords by Jean Todt, former president of the FIA, and Stefano Domenicali, president and CEO of Formula 1 | 16 x 19 in – 40.5 x 48 cm 228 pages | 175 illustrations | handcrafted volume in a luxury rubber clamshell case with a metal plaque, lightly scented with an exclusively made rubber-infused essence ISBN: 9781614289494 | $1,200 – €1,200 – £1,000 This spectacular book is lightly scented with an exclusively made rubber-infused essence, and is presented in a red canvas tote bag to preserve its craftsmanship. BEST SELLER FORMULA 1: THE IMPOSSIBLE COLLECTION Text by Brad Spurgeon, forewords by Jean Todt, former president of the FIA, and Stefano Domenicali, president and CEO of Formula 1 | 16 x 19 in – 40.5 x 48 cm 228 pages | 175 illustrations | handcrafted volume in a luxury rubber clamshell case with a metal plaque, lightly scented with an exclusively made rubber-infused essence ISBN: 9781614289494 | $1,200 – €1,200 – £1,000 YACHTS: THE IMPOSSIBLE COLLECTION Text by Miriam Cain | 16 x 19 in – 40.5 x 48 cm | 236 pages | 200 illustrations | handcrafted volume in a luxury clamshell case | ISBN: 9781649800039 | $1,050 – €1,050 – £850 | Starting January 1, 2024, the price of this title will increase to $1,200 – €1,200 – £1,000 38 This spectacular book is lightly scented with an exclusively made rubber-infused essence, and is presented in a red canvas tote bag to preserve its craftsmanship. FORMULA 1: THE IMPOSSIBLE COLLECTION Text by Brad Spurgeon, forewords by Jean Todt, former president of the FIA, and Stefano Domenicali, president and CEO of Formula 1 | 16 x 19 in – 40.5 x 48 cm 228 pages | 175 illustrations | handcrafted volume in a luxury rubber clamshell case with a metal plaque, lightly scented with an exclusively made rubber-infused essence ISBN: 9781614289494 | $1,200 – €1,200 – £1,000 YACHTS: THE IMPOSSIBLE COLLECTION Text by Miriam Cain | 16 x 19 in – 40.5 x 48 cm | 236 pages | 200 illustrations | handcrafted volume in a luxury clamshell case | ISBN: 9781649800039 | $1,050 – €1,050 – £850 | Starting January 1, 2024, the price of this title will increase to $1,200 – €1,200 – £1,000 39
40 41 The artist—who died [fifty] years ago this year—left behind a slew of little-known works, which his granddaughter makes it a point of honor to discover. PICASSO THE IMPOSSIBLE COLLECTION Pablo Picasso redefined the visual arts throughout his extraordinary career, becoming indisputably one of the most influential figures of the twentieth century. Diana Widmaier Picasso, the artist’s granddaughter, has curated the one hundred quintessential, unique works that define the evolution of the illustrious artist, creating a stunning compendium from Picasso’s astonishing oeuvre, from paintings and prints to sculptures and photographs, pieces that could never all be acquired by a single collector. Text by Diana Widmaier Picasso | 16 x 19 in – 40.5 x 48 cm | 172 pages | over 100 illustrations | 6 gatefolds handcrafted volume in a linen clamshell case | ISBN: 9781614288619 | $1,050 - €1,050 - £850 Starting January 1, 2024, the price of this title will increase to $1,200 – €1,200 – £1,000 ASSOULINE 2023/24 | ULTIMATE COLLECTION BACK IN STOCK VANITY FAIR Pablo Picasso’s vibrant painting The Women of Algiers, 1955, is featured on the hardcover. 40 41 PICASSO THE IMPOSSIBLE COLLECTION Pablo Picasso’s vibrant painting The Women of Algiers, 1955, is featured on the hardcover. 40 41 Pablo Picasso redefined the visual arts throughout his extraordinary career, becoming indisputably one of the most influential figures of the twentieth century. Diana Widmaier Picasso, the artist’s granddaughter, has curated the one hundred quintessential, unique works that define the evolution of the illustrious artist, creating a stunning compendium from Picasso’s astonishing oeuvre, from paintings and prints to sculptures and photographs, pieces that could never all be acquired by a single collector. Text by Diana Widmaier Picasso | 16 x 19 in – 40.5 x 48 cm | 172 pages | over 100 illustrations | 6 gatefolds handcrafted volume in a linen clamshell case | ISBN: 9781614288619 | $1,050 - €1,050 - £850 Starting January 1, 2024, the price of this title will increase to $1,200 – €1,200 – £1,000
42 43 ASSOULINE 2023/24 | ULTIMATE COLLECTION BESTSELLER GOLF: THE IMPOSSIBLE COLLECTION Text by George Peper | 16 x 19 in – 40.5 x 48 cm | 200 pages | over 130 illustrations 9 gatefolds | handcrafted volume in a luxury case with white gloss finish ISBN: 9781614286530 | $1,200 – €1,200 – £1,000 ASSOULINE 2023/24 | ULTIMATE COLLECTION GOLF: THE IMPOSSIBLE COLLECTION Text by George Peper | 16 x 19 in – 40.5 x 48 cm | 200 pages | over 130 illustrations 9 gatefolds | handcrafted volume in a luxury case with white gloss finish ISBN: 9781614286530 | $1,200 – €1,200 – £1,000
44 ROY LICHTENSTEIN: THE IMPOSSIBLE COLLECTION Text by Avis Berman | 16 x 19 in – 40.5 x 48 cm 200 pages | 120 illustrations | 7 gatefolds handcrafted volume in a luxury clamshell case ISBN: 9781614287100 | $1,050 – €1,050 – £850 Starting January 1, 2024, the price of this title will increase to $1,200 – €1,200 – £1,000 FERNANDO BOTERO Text by Cristina Carrillo de Albornoz Fisac | 16 x 19 in – 40.5 x 48 cm | 152 pages | 100 illustrations handcrafted volume in a linen clamshell case | ISBN: 9781614284734 | $1,050 - €1,050 - £850 Starting January 1, 2024, the price of this title will increase to $1,200 – €1,200 – £1,000 BACK IN STOCK BACK IN STOCK TATLER The renowned artist collaborates with Assouline for the second time for a hand-bound art book that is part of the publishing company’s limited edition Ultimate Collection. Presented in a linen clamshell, this spectacular hand-bound Ultimate Collection volume includes previously unpublished works and was curated in collaboration with the renowned artist himself. Roy Lichtenstein’s comic-strip-inspired paintings and irreverent wit have resonated with art collectors and enthusiasts for over half a century. 45 ASSOULINE 2023/24 | ULTIMATE COLLECTION A glimpse into Roy Lichtenstein’s studio, and all that culminated in a Pop Art icon. ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST Presented in a linen clamshell, this spectacular hand-bound Ultimate Collection volume includes previously unpublished works and was curated in collaboration with the renowned artist himself. ASSOULINE 2023/24 | ULTIMATE COLLECTION 44 45 Roy Lichtenstein’s comic-strip-inspired paintings and irreverent wit have resonated with art collectors and enthusiasts for over half a century. FERNANDO BOTERO Text by Cristina Carrillo de Albornoz Fisac | 16 x 19 in – 40.5 x 48 cm | 152 pages | 100 illustrations handcrafted volume in a linen clamshell case | ISBN: 9781614284734 | $1,050 - €1,050 - £850 Starting January 1, 2024, the price of this title will increase to $1,200 – €1,200 – £1,000 ROY LICHTENSTEIN: THE IMPOSSIBLE COLLECTION Text by Avis Berman | 16 x 19 in – 40.5 x 48 cm 200 pages | 120 illustrations | 7 gatefolds handcrafted volume in a luxury clamshell case ISBN: 9781614287100 | $1,050 – €1,050 – £850 Starting January 1, 2024, the price of this title will increase to $1,200 – €1,200 – £1,000
46 47 Rolex has stood apart for over a century as the most legendary and most collected watch brand in the world. A Rolex connotes many things: the quintessential luxury timepiece, a tool of power for movers and shakers, a symbol of passage into adulthood. The 100 exceptional Rolex watches in this updated Ultimate Collection volume showcase the brand’s most valuable and technically innovative models, including milestones such as the first waterproof watch, the first self-winding mechanism, the first wristwatch to summit Mt. Everest and the first to touch bottom in the Mariana Trench. Text by Fabienne Reybaud | 16 x 19 in – 40.5 x 48 cm | 200 pages | 245 illustrations | 3 gatefolds handcrafted volume in a luxury clamshell case with a metal plaque | ISBN: 9781649802835 | $1,200 - €1,200 - £1,000 THE NEW YORK TIMES If you can afford a Rolex, you can afford to gift this stunning, limited-edition oversize book about the brand. ROLEX THE IMPOSSIBLE COLLECTION, 2ND EDITION ASSOULINE 2023/24 | ULTIMATE COLLECTION NEW EDITION ROLEX THE IMPOSSIBLE COLLECTION, 2ND EDITION 46 47 Rolex has stood apart for over a century as the most legendary and most collected watch brand in the world. A Rolex connotes many things: the quintessential luxury timepiece, a tool of power for movers and shakers, a symbol of passage into adulthood. The 100 exceptional Rolex watches in this updated Ultimate Collection volume showcase the brand’s most valuable and technically innovative models, including milestones such as the first waterproof watch, the first self-winding mechanism, the first wristwatch to summit Mt. Everest and the first to touch bottom in the Mariana Trench. Text by Fabienne Reybaud | 16 x 19 in – 40.5 x 48 cm | 200 pages | 245 illustrations | 3 gatefolds handcrafted volume in a luxury clamshell case with a metal plaque | ISBN: 9781649802835 | $1,200 - €1,200 - £1,000
48 49 More than a simple book, Gold: The Impossible Collection is a rare and precious object adorned with gold. ASSOULINE 2023/24 | ULTIMATE COLLECTION NEW ESPRIT JOAILLERIE GOLD: THE IMPOSSIBLE COLLECTION Text by Bérénice Geoffroy-Schneiter | 16 x 19 in – 40.5 x 48 cm | 214 pages | over 160 illustrations handcrafted volume in a luxury rubber clamshell case with metal plaque | ISBN: 9781649800497 $1,200 – €1,200 – £1,000 | also available in a special edition ASSOULINE 2023/24 | ULTIMATE COLLECTION GOLD: THE IMPOSSIBLE COLLECTION Text by Bérénice Geoffroy-Schneiter | 16 x 19 in – 40.5 x 48 cm | 214 pages | over 160 illustrations handcrafted volume in a luxury rubber clamshell case with metal plaque | ISBN: 9781649800497 $1,200 – €1,200 – £1,000 | also available in a special edition 48
50 51 Assouline has revolutionized the coffee table book. NEW YORK OBSERVER ASSOULINE 2023/24 | ULTIMATE COLLECTION THE IMPOSSIBLE COLLECTION OF CHAMPAGNE Text by Enrico Bernardo | 18 x 20 in – 46 x 51 cm | 236 pages | over 200 illustrations | handcrafted hardcover volume wrapped in a cork material and housed in a wooden clamshell case ISBN: 9781649800695 | $1,200 – €1,200 – £1,000 THE IMPOSSIBLE COLLECTION OF AMERICAN WINE Text by Enrico Bernardo | 18 x 20 in – 46 x 51 cm | 200 pages | over 150 illustrations | handcrafted limited-edition volume in a wooden box | ISBN: 9781614288480 | $1,200 – €1,200 – £1,000 THE IMPOSSIBLE COLLECTION OF WINE Text by Enrico Bernardo, foreword by Michael Broadbent | 18 x 20 in – 46 x 51 cm | 204 pages over 150 illustrations | handcrafted limited-edition volume in a wooden box | ISBN: 9781614284710 $1,200 – €1,200 – £1,000 THE IMPOSSIBLE COLLECTION OF WHISKEY Text by Clay Risen | 18 x 20 in – 46 x 51 cm | 212 pages | over 150 illustrations | handcrafted limitededition volume in a wooden box | ISBN: 9781614289487 | $1,200 – €1,200 – £1,000 THE IMPOSSIBLE COLLECTION OF CIGARS Text by Aaron Sigmond | 18 x 20 in – 46 x 51 cm | 232 pages | over 100 illustrations | handcrafted volume in a wooden box | ISBN: 9781614287841 | $1,200 – €1,200 – £1,000 THE IMPOSSIBLE COLLECTION OF CHAMPAGNE Text by Enrico Bernardo | 18 x 20 in – 46 x 51 cm | 236 pages | over 200 illustrations | handcrafted hardcover volume wrapped in a cork material and housed in a wooden clamshell case ISBN: 9781649800695 | $1,200 – €1,200 – £1,000 THE IMPOSSIBLE COLLECTION OF AMERICAN WINE Text by Enrico Bernardo | 18 x 20 in – 46 x 51 cm | 200 pages | over 150 illustrations | handcrafted limited-edition volume in a wooden box | ISBN: 9781614288480 | $1,200 – €1,200 – £1,000 THE IMPOSSIBLE COLLECTION OF WINE Text by Enrico Bernardo, foreword by Michael Broadbent | 18 x 20 in – 46 x 51 cm | 204 pages over 150 illustrations | handcrafted limited-edition volume in a wooden box | ISBN: 9781614284710 $1,200 – €1,200 – £1,000 THE IMPOSSIBLE COLLECTION OF WHISKEY Text by Clay Risen | 18 x 20 in – 46 x 51 cm | 212 pages | over 150 illustrations | handcrafted limitededition volume in a wooden box | ISBN: 9781614289487 | $1,200 – €1,200 – £1,000 THE IMPOSSIBLE COLLECTION OF CIGARS Text by Aaron Sigmond | 18 x 20 in – 46 x 51 cm | 232 pages | over 100 illustrations | handcrafted volume in a wooden box | ISBN: 9781614287841 | $1,200 – €1,200 – £1,000
Oscar Niemeyer was one of the fathers of modern architecture, and his legacy is honored in this handmade edition that commemorates the architect’s 104-year life and his career, during which he elevated the everyday to the sublime using reinforced concrete. Sketches, original photography by Matthieu Salvaing and contributions from Tadao Ando, Santiago Calatrava, Frank Gehry and Zaha Hadid complete this Ultimate Collection volume. Introduction by Michael Kimmelman, photography by Matthieu Salvaing | 16 x 19 in – 40.5 x 48 cm 168 pages | 118 illustrations | handcrafted volume in a luxury clamshell case | ISBN: 9782759402939 $1,050 - €1,050 - £850 | Starting January 1, 2024, the price of this title will increase to $1,200 – €1,200 – £1,000 ASSOULINE 2023/24 | ULTIMATE COLLECTION OSCAR NIEMEYER BACK IN STOCK 52 OSCAR NIEMEYER Architecture is not fundamental for me. Life, family, friends are more important in this world of illusions in which we live. ASSOULINE 2023/24 | ULTIMATE COLLECTION 52 Oscar Niemeyer was one of the fathers of modern architecture, and his legacy is honored in this handmade edition that commemorates the architect’s 104-year life and his career, during which he elevated the everyday to the sublime using reinforced concrete. Sketches, original photography by Matthieu Salvaing and contributions from Tadao Ando, Santiago Calatrava, Frank Gehry and Zaha Hadid complete this Ultimate Collection volume. Introduction by Michael Kimmelman, photography by Matthieu Salvaing | 16 x 19 in – 40.5 x 48 cm 168 pages | 118 illustrations | handcrafted volume in a luxury clamshell case | ISBN: 9782759402939 $1,050 - €1,050 - £850 | Starting January 1, 2024, the price of this title will increase to $1,200 – €1,200 – £1,000
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. This volume not only presents the architect’s most breathtaking masterpieces in architecture and engineering, drawing and sculpture, but for the first time reveals his humanist spirit and wide-ranging intellectual curiosity. It is completed by a catalogue raisonné of his architectural creations. Foreword by Frank Stella, texts by Paul Goldberger, Santiago Calatrava and George Deodatis 16 x 19 in – 40.5 x 48 cm | 300 pages | 100 illustrations | handcrafted volume in a luxury clamshell case ISBN: 9781614281443 | $1,050 - €1,050 - £850 | Starting January 1, 2024, the price of this title will increase to $1,200 – €1,200 – £1,000 54 From an opera house in his hometown of Valencia, Spain, to the Olympic Sports Complex in Athens, or the famous Turning Torso skyscraper in Sweden, Calatrava’s legacy as one of the foremost figures in contemporary architecture is undeniable. SOTHEBY’S ‘A building is a sculpture you walk into,’ Spanish born architect Santiago Calatrava declares. Assouline’s lavish new volume makes this connection explicit by pairing Calatrava’s fine artwork with his architecture. 55 ASSOULINE 2023/24 | ULTIMATE COLLECTION BACK IN STOCK SANTIAGO CALATRAVA From an opera house in his hometown of Valencia, Spain, to the Olympic Sports Complex in Athens, or the famous Turning Torso skyscraper in Sweden, Calatrava’s legacy as one of the foremost figures in contemporary architecture is undeniable. 54 55 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. This volume not only presents the architect’s most breathtaking masterpieces in architecture and engineering, drawing and sculpture, but for the first time reveals his humanist spirit and wide-ranging intellectual curiosity. It is completed by a catalogue raisonné of his architectural creations. Foreword by Frank Stella, texts by Paul Goldberger, Santiago Calatrava and George Deodatis 16 x 19 in – 40.5 x 48 cm | 300 pages | 100 illustrations | handcrafted volume in a luxury clamshell case ISBN: 9781614281443 | $1,050 - €1,050 - £850 | Starting January 1, 2024, the price of this title will increase to $1,200 – €1,200 – £1,000
ARTURO FUENTE SINCE 1912 The pleasure of a smoke and the comfort, solace and camaraderie found in a great cigar have been a source of enjoyment for centuries. Written by author and expert Aaron Sigmond, with contributions from actordirector Andy García and Ciro Cascella, this edition celebrates the accomplishments of the past three generations of the Fuente family and tells the story of a true legacy—including the creation of the worldrenowned OpusX marque. Text by Aaron Sigmond, foreword by Andy García, afterword by Ciro Cascella | 16 x 19 in – 40.5 x 48 cm 240 pages | 185 illustrations | handcrafted volume in a leather-textured clamshell box, bound with a cigar band and finished with an embossed “X” | ISBN: 9781649801043 | $1,200 - €1,200 - £1,000 Displayed in an exclusive leathertextured clamshell box, it is bound with a cigar band and finished with an embossed “X” from the OpusX logo, making it a must-have for any cigar connoisseur. 56 KITES OF THE DESERT ARCHAEOLOGICAL MYSTERIES OF SAUDI ARABIA Shrouded in mystery, these fascinating man-made structures from the Neolithic Age, so-called desert kites, remained hidden for thousands of years. First described as collections of stone circles with long lines of stones, “kites” (one pilot thought they resembled kites and their tails) have since been identified across the Arabian Peninsula and are generally thought to have functioned as hunting traps. Text by Iain Akerman, photography by Erth Aerial Documentary Team and Ibrahim Sarhan | 16 x 19 in – 40.5 x 48 cm | 198 pages | over 100 illustrations handcrafted volume in a luxury clamshell case ISBN: 9781649802248 | $1,200 - €1,200 - £1,000 NEW 57 NEW Assouline is taking another dip into the world of cigars. ROBB REPORT The world is a possibility if only you’ ll discover it. RALPH ELLISON KITES OF THE DESERT ARCHAEOLOGICAL MYSTERIES OF SAUDI ARABIA Text by Iain Akerman, photography by Erth Aerial Documentary Team and Ibrahim Sarhan | 16 x 19 in – 40.5 x 48 cm | 198 pages | over 100 illustrations handcrafted volume in a luxury clamshell case ISBN: 9781649802248 | $1,200 - €1,200 - £1,000 56 57 Displayed in an exclusive leathertextured clamshell box, it is bound with a cigar band and finished with an embossed “X” from the OpusX logo, making it a must-have for any cigar connoisseur. The pleasure of a smoke and the comfort, solace and camaraderie found in a great cigar have been a source of enjoyment for centuries. Written by author and expert Aaron Sigmond, with contributions from actordirector Andy García and Ciro Cascella, this edition celebrates the accomplishments of the past three generations of the Fuente family and tells the story of a true legacy—including the creation of the worldrenowned OpusX marque. Text by Aaron Sigmond, foreword by Andy García, afterword by Ciro Cascella | 16 x 19 in – 40.5 x 48 cm 240 pages | 185 illustrations | handcrafted volume in a leather-textured clamshell box, bound with a cigar band and finished with an embossed “X” | ISBN: 9781649801043 | $1,200 - €1,200 - £1,000
58 59 ALLURE BOOKSTAND 46.5 x 21.7 x 39.8 in – 118 x 55 x 101 cm available in Natural Oak and Ebony Oak $3,900 – €3,900 – £3,450 (includes shipping) For additional information, please contact [email protected] This deluxe version from Assouline is just the ticket. If you’re of the opinion that books can be art in, and of, themselves, it’s an elegant way to display one of the jewels in your current collection. ROBB REPORT ASSOULINE 2023/24 | ULTIMATE COLLECTION ALLURE BOOKSTAND 46.5 x 21.7 x 39.8 in – 118 x 55 x 101 cm available in Natural Oak and Ebony Oak $3,900 – €3,900 – £3,450 (includes shipping) For additional information, please contact [email protected] ASSOULINE 2023/24 | ULTIMATE COLLECTION 58
60 61 ASSOULINE 2023/24 | ULTIMATE COLLECTION NEW MAKKAH: THE HOLY CITY OF ISLAM Text by Meraj N. Mirza, photography by Laziz Hamani, Emad Alhusayni and Mohammad Albustani 16 x 19 in – 40.5 x 48 cm | 190 pages | over 100 illustrations | handcrafted volume in a luxury clamshell case | ISBN: 9781649801678 | $1,200 - €1,200 - £1,000 AL’MADINAH: THE CITY OF THE PROPHET Text by Dr. Tunaideb Al-Faidi, photography by Ameen Qaisaran | 16 x 19 in – 40.5 x 48 cm | 228 pages over 100 illustrations | handcrafted volume in a luxury clamshell case | ISBN: 9781649801692 $1,200 - €1,200 - £1,000 60 61 MAKKAH: THE HOLY CITY OF ISLAM Text by Meraj N. Mirza, photography by Laziz Hamani, Emad Alhusayni and Mohammad Albustani 16 x 19 in – 40.5 x 48 cm | 190 pages | over 100 illustrations | handcrafted volume in a luxury clamshell case | ISBN: 9781649801678 | $1,200 - €1,200 - £1,000 ASSOULINE 2023/24 | ULTIMATE COLLECTION AL’MADINAH: THE CITY OF THE PROPHET Text by Dr. Tunaideb Al-Faidi, photography by Ameen Qaisaran | 16 x 19 in – 40.5 x 48 cm | 228 pages over 100 illustrations | handcrafted volume in a luxury clamshell case | ISBN: 9781649801692 $1,200 - €1,200 - £1,000
ASSOULINE 2023/24 The Empty Quarter ISBN: 9781649800909 Kites of the Desert ISBN: 9781649802248 Camels from Saudi Arabia ISBN: 9781649801760 Falcons from Saudi Arabia ISBN: 9781649801753 Horses from Saudi Arabia ISBN: 9781649801777 AlUla ISBN: 9781614289890 AlUla (XXL) ISBN: 9781614289364 AlUla Ever ISBN: 9781649801562 Petroleum Art ISBN: 9781649800947 Crafts of the Kingdom ISBN: 9781614289203 Diriyah Culture ISBN: 9781649800558 Flower Men ISBN: 9781649800862 Saudi Dates ISBN: 9781649801708 Saudi Coffee ISBN: 9781649801722 Red Sea: The Saudi Coast ISBN: 9781649800848 Arabian Leopard ISBN: 9781649800794 Jeddah ISBN: 9781649800886 Al-Ahsa Oasis ISBN: 9781649800923 Please see backlist for more information on these titles. Assouline pays homage to Saudi Arabia with a series of books exploring the wonders of the Kingdom and the communities that have stitched the rich tapestry of its heritage. HARPER’S BAZAAR ASSOULINE 2023/24 63 The Empty Quarter ISBN: 9781649800909 Kites of the Desert ISBN: 9781649802248 Camels from Saudi Arabia ISBN: 9781649801760 Falcons from Saudi Arabia ISBN: 9781649801753 Horses from Saudi Arabia ISBN: 9781649801777 AlUla ISBN: 9781614289890 AlUla (XXL) ISBN: 9781614289364 AlUla Ever ISBN: 9781649801562 Petroleum Art ISBN: 9781649800947 Crafts of the Kingdom ISBN: 9781614289203 Diriyah Culture ISBN: 9781649800558 Flower Men ISBN: 9781649800862 Saudi Dates ISBN: 9781649801708 Saudi Coffee ISBN: 9781649801722 Red Sea: The Saudi Coast ISBN: 9781649800848 Arabian Leopard ISBN: 9781649800794 Jeddah ISBN: 9781649800886 Al-Ahsa Oasis ISBN: 9781649800923 Please see backlist for more information on these titles.
64 65 ASSOULINE 2023/24 | ULTIMATE COLLECTION NEW UZBEKISTAN LIVING TREASURES CELEBRATION OF CRAFTSMANSHIP Uzbekistan’s arts-and-crafts culture goes back millennia, to the days of the Great Silk Road. From potters and embroiderers to blacksmiths and wood carvers, these highly skilled craftspeople create pieces from the finest materials. This one-of-a-kind volume is designed to express this enduring craftsmanship, which has been passed down from generation to generation. Each hardcover is adorned with an extraordinary embroidered silk fabric made in Uzbekistan, while each clamshell case features a different, unique cover of woven silk, all embroidered by hand by artisans in Uzbekistan. With a selection chosen by Yaffa Assouline, who traveled across the country discovering the best of Uzbek craftsmanship, and featuring exclusive imagery from contemporary photographer Laziz Hamani, Uzbekistan Living Treasures is a unique masterpiece, an intimate invitation to discover Uzbekistan through its highly talented artisans and its traditional applied arts. Text by Yaffa Assouline | 16 x 19 in – 40.5 x 48 cm | 220 pages | over 150 illustrations | hardcover volume housed in a luxury clamshell box both wrapped in hand-embroidered silk | ISBN: 9781649800701 $3,500 - €3,500 - £2,700 Both the clamshell case and the hardcover are wrapped in a handembroidered fabric. ASSOULINE 2023/24 | ULTIMATE COLLECTION UZBEKISTAN LIVING TREASURES CELEBRATION OF CRAFTSMANSHIP 64 65 Both the clamshell case and the hardcover are wrapped in a handembroidered fabric. Uzbekistan’s arts-and-crafts culture goes back millennia, to the days of the Great Silk Road. From potters and embroiderers to blacksmiths and wood carvers, these highly skilled craftspeople create pieces from the finest materials. This one-of-a-kind volume is designed to express this enduring craftsmanship, which has been passed down from generation to generation. Each hardcover is adorned with an extraordinary embroidered silk fabric made in Uzbekistan, while each clamshell case features a different, unique cover of woven silk, all embroidered by hand by artisans in Uzbekistan. With a selection chosen by Yaffa Assouline, who traveled across the country discovering the best of Uzbek craftsmanship, and featuring exclusive imagery from contemporary photographer Laziz Hamani, Uzbekistan Living Treasures is a unique masterpiece, an intimate invitation to discover Uzbekistan through its highly talented artisans and its traditional applied arts. Text by Yaffa Assouline | 16 x 19 in – 40.5 x 48 cm | 220 pages | over 150 illustrations | hardcover volume housed in a luxury clamshell box both wrapped in hand-embroidered silk | ISBN: 9781649800701 $3,500 - €3,500 - £2,700
66 67 AT THE TOP OF THE LUXURY PYRAMID, THE XXL COLLECTION IS EXCLUSIVE AND EXTRAORDINARY— A GRAND-SCALE CENTERPIECE. XXL Collection ASSOULINE 2023/24 | XXL COLLECTION This collection is a museum in a book. 67
68 69 The most impressive book in any library. AUDEMARS PIGUET: ROYAL OAK XXL 41.5 x 33 x 8 in – 105.4 x 83 x 20 cm 154 lbs – 70 kg (with box) 148 pages | 90 illustrations oversize edition in a wooden crate with an easel | ISBN: 9781649800619 $48,000 – €48,000 – £39,000 Also available: AlUla XXL ISBN: 9781614289364 Jeddah XXL ISBN: 9781649800893 Petroleum Art XXL ISBN: 9781649801647 Makkah XXL ISBN: 9781649801685 $15,000 – €13,500 – £12,500 Starting January 1, 2024, the price of this title will increase to $19,000 – €19,000 – £15,500 69 AUDEMARS PIGUET: ROYAL OAK XXL 41.5 x 33 x 8 in – 105.4 x 83 x 20 cm 154 lbs – 70 kg (with box) 148 pages | 90 illustrations oversize edition in a wooden crate with an easel | ISBN: 9781649800619 $48,000 – €48,000 – £39,000 Also available: AlUla XXL ISBN: 9781614289364 Jeddah XXL ISBN: 9781649800893 Petroleum Art XXL ISBN: 9781649801647 Makkah XXL ISBN: 9781649801685 $15,000 – €13,500 – £12,500 Starting January 1, 2024, the price of this title will increase to $19,000 – €19,000 – £15,500
70 LEGENDS Collection THE LEGENDS COLLECTION CELEBRATES CULTURE IN ALL ITS ASPECTS, FROM MYTHIC ERAS TO GROUNDBREAKING ARTISTS TO THE JOIE DE VIVRE OF HIGH SOCIETY. PRESENTED IN A CHIC SLIPCASE, EACH TITLE OFFERS AN INTIMATE LOOK INTO THE CREATIVE PROCESSES AND CULTURAL INFLUENCES THAT MAKE THESE BOOKS MUST-HAVES. VALENTINO ROSSO 70
72 73 BULGARI BEYOND TIME ASSOULINE 2023/24 | LEGENDS COLLECTION NEW Discover the definitive book on Bulgari’s rich relationship with horology in Bulgari: Beyond Time as the house celebrates more than one hundred years of Roman-inspired watchmaking. Look for insightful interviews with Bulgari insiders, specialists and experts as you deep-dive into the captivating world of Swiss technical artistry and luxurious Italian design. The title also includes personal essays by a cerebral and iconic group of the globe’s most celebrated individuals, such as performanceart superstar Marina Abramovic and nine-time Olympic gold medalist and world-record-breaking track-and-field athlete Carl Lewis. Text by John Goldberger, Fabienne Reybaud, Adam Steel, Robin Swithinbank 11.5 x 14.5 in – 29 x 37 cm | 280 pages | 150 illustrations | hardcover in a luxury slipcase | ISBN: 9781649802316 | $250 – €250 – £195 ´ ASSOULINE 2023/24 | LEGENDS COLLECTION BULGARI BEYOND TIME 72 Bulgari’s journey to horological greatness has a particular panache that’s fascinated both casual connoisseurs and serious collectors like no other story in the watchmaking world. JOHN GOLDBERGER 73 Text by John Goldberger, Fabienne Reybaud, Adam Steel, Robin Swithinbank 11.5 x 14.5 in – 29 x 37 cm | 280 pages | 150 illustrations | hardcover in a luxury slipcase | ISBN: 9781649802316 | $250 – €250 – £195
74 75 ASSOULINE 2023/24 | LEGENDS COLLECTION BULGARI: BEYOND TIME NEW What we do isn’t really watchmaking. It’s not even watches. It’s madness. But it’s also magic. PASCAL LEGENDRE BULGARI MASTER WATCHMAKER The most important and most difficult part of our business is to give form to an emotion, especially when this emotion confronts time. JEAN-CHRISTOPHE BABIN CEO, BULGARI ASSOULINE 2023/24 | LEGENDS COLLECTION BULGARI: BEYOND TIME 74 75 PASCAL LEGENDRE BULGARI MASTER WATCHMAKER JEAN-CHRISTOPHE BABIN CEO, BULGARI
76 77 AUDEMARS PIGUET ROYAL OAK FROM ICONOCLAST TO ICON Upon its release in 1972, Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak created a stir, with its signature hand-finished stainless-steel octagonal bezel and eight hexagonal screws encasing the thinnest selfwinding mechanical movement of its time. Royal Oak: From Iconoclast to Icon presents the Royal Oak’s history from a broader cultural perspective, showcasing imagery from six decades of groundbreaking art, architecture, fashion and music, paralleling the evolution of this trailblazing timepiece beloved by innovative tastemakers and influential celebrities around the globe. Text by Bill Prince | 12 x 15.25 in – 30.5 x 38.7 cm | 292 pages | 400 illustrations | silk hardcover in a luxury slipcase | ISBN: 9781649800596 | $250 – €250 – £195 NEW Today, a cultural artifact beyond watchmaking, the Royal Oak is an object of permanence in a world of obsolescence, embodying the creative freedom and the youthful spirit of those who have contributed to writing its story. A worthy complement to anyone’s Audemars Piguet COOL HUNTING ASSOULINE 2023/24 | LEGENDS COLLECTION Today, a cultural artifact beyond watchmaking, the Royal Oak is an object of permanence in a world of obsolescence, embodying the creative freedom and the youthful spirit of those who have contributed to writing its story. 77 Text by Bill Prince | 12 x 15.25 in – 30.5 x 38.7 cm | 292 pages | 400 illustrations | silk hardcover in a luxury slipcase | ISBN: 9781649800596 | $250 – €250 – £195 AUDEMARS PIGUET ROYAL OAK FROM ICONOCLAST TO ICON
78 79 CODOGNATO MASTERPIECE The baroque jeweler Codognato has been a landmark in Venice since 1866, when Simeone Codognato opened shop just steps from where the boutique stands today. Simeone’s son understood the interest in jewels unearthed by archaeological digs in Etruria, inspiring him to create a revolutionary new art of jewelry. Attilio Codognato, Simeone’s great-grandson, has perpetuated the house’s creative evolutions, drawing on influences such as the Byzantine and Roman empires and the Renaissance to conjure an atmospheric cabinet of curiosities with his ornate jewels. Text by William Middleton | 12 x 15.25 in – 30.5 x 38.7 cm | 300 pages | 200 illustrations | hardcover in a luxury slipcase | ISBN: 9781649801913 | $250 – €250 – £195 NEW The name “Codognato” has been linked with Venetian flair and creativity for generations. ASSOULINE 2023/24 | LEGENDS COLLECTION Text by William Middleton | 12 x 15.25 in – 30.5 x 38.7 cm | 300 pages | 200 illustrations | hardcover in a luxury slipcase | ISBN: 9781649801913 | $250 – €250 – £195 CODOGNATO MASTERPIECE ASSOULINE 2023/24 | LEGENDS COLLECTION 78 79
80 81 ASSOULINE 2023/24 | LEGENDS COLLECTION NEW CODOGNATO MASTERPIECE Codognato serpent bracelet in 18-karat yellow gold and silver set with a large oval sapphire cabochon, ruby cabochons and diamonds, circa 1950s. Opposite: Caravaggio, Madonna and Child with St. Anne, 1605, detail of the feet of the Virgin and Christ crushing the serpent. Oil on canvas, 292 x 211 cm, Galleria Borghese, Rome. ASSOULINE 2023/24 | LEGENDS COLLECTION CODOGNATO MASTERPIECE
82 GOLDEN OPULENCE 500 YEARS OF LUXURIANT STYLE Since the seventeenth century, Europe has been fascinated by beautiful craftsmanship, extraordinary hospitality and unique know-how and has been inspired by the very idea of luxury for more than five hundred years. Imagined in partnership with the Turkish luxury-fashion leader Beymen Group for its fiftieth anniversary, this book is an ode to the art of living. Featuring exclusive imagery by Laziz Hamani, it unveils unique creations by legendary designers such as Alexander McQueen and Valentino, all inspired by the beauty of Ottoman savoir faire. Text by Laurence Benaïm | 11 x 14 in — 28 x 35.5 cm | 300 pages | 200 illustrations | hardcover in a luxury slipcase | ISBN: 9781649802859 | $250 – €250 – £195 This volume celebrates the beauty of a unique heritage, turned toward the future and with a renewed desire for patterns, colors and craftsmanship. ASSOULINE 2023/24 | LEGENDS COLLECTION NEW GOLDEN OPULENCE 500 YEARS OF LUXURIANT STYLE Text by Laurence Benaïm | 11 x 14 in — 28 x 35.5 cm | 300 pages | 200 illustrations | hardcover in a luxury slipcase | ISBN: 9781649802859 | $250 – €250 – £195 82
84 85 ASSOULINE 2023/24 | LEGENDS COLLECTION NEW GOLDEN OPULENCE: 500 YEARS OF LUXURIANT STYLE 84 85
86 87 A volume to be desired, studied and leafed through, to understand the link and history of the color red with the Valentino label. 86 VALENTINO ROSSO No one understands red quite like Valentino. In a sweeping celebration and exploration of the Italian house’s relationship with the color, Valentino Rosso mines more than fifty years of one of fashion’s most meticulously preserved archives for a definitive catalogue raisonné featuring over 180 of Valentino’s most iconic dresses and accessories. Spanning the eras of Valentino Garavani, Maria Grazia Chiuri and the current creative director, Pierpaolo Piccioli, the title illustrates Valentino’s unparalleled connection to one of the world’s most passionate and culturally symbolic colors. Text by Charlie Porter | 12 x 15.5 in – 30.5 x 39 cm | 304 pages | over 200 illustrations | silk hardcover in a luxury slipcase | ISBN: 9781649801807 | $250 – €250 – £195 HARPER’S BAZAAR ASSOULINE 2023/24 | LEGENDS COLLECTION NEW This title showcases numerous dresses and accessories, from legendary silk ball gowns and haute couture chiffon creations to nappa calfskin “Rockstud” slingbacks and VLogo Signature belts with antique brass finishes. ASSOULINE 2023/24 | LEGENDS COLLECTION This title showcases numerous dresses and accessories, from legendary silk ball gowns and haute couture chiffon creations to nappa calfskin “Rockstud” slingbacks and VLogo Signature belts with antique brass finishes. Text by Charlie Porter | 12 x 15.5 in – 30.5 x 39 cm | 304 pages | over 200 illustrations | silk hardcover in a luxury slipcase | ISBN: 9781649801807 | $250 – €250 – £195 86 87
88 89 BENETTI YACHTS With more than four hundred yachts built to this day, Benetti stands as a pioneer in nautical construction and embodies shipbuilding authority. This volume has been designed to celebrate the brand’s 150th anniversary, highlighting its unique heritage and craftsmanship while paying tribute to its signature Italian savoir faire. Sailing connoisseurs and luxury enthusiasts will appreciate the never-seenbefore photographs and the exclusive behind-the-scenes access presented in this edition. Text by Kevin Koenig | 11 x 14 in – 28 x 35.5 cm | 300 pages | over 150 illustrations | hardcover in a luxury slipcase ISBN: 9781649802873 | $195 - €195 - £150 Every Benetti superyacht is built to exceed the expectations of every shipowner it will encounter, today and tomorrow. 88 Composed with the support of many of Callas’s loved ones, including Nadia Stancioff, her longtime best friend, and Georges Prêtre, her favorite conductor, who for the first time in forty years agreed to collaborate on a book about her, Maria by Callas is the definitive product of countless hours of research by author Tom Volf and, as a result, offers a new perspective on the legendary singer—a personal album as Maria herself would have presented, invoking the diva’s own voice. Text by Tom Volf | 11 x 14 in – 28 x 35.5 cm | 256 pages | 230 illustrations | hardcover in a luxury slipcase ISBN: 9781649802767 | $195 - €195 - £150 MARIA BY CALLAS BACK IN STOCK Some of the glossy photos in NEW Maria by Callas, a luxe oversize hardcover, are as impossibly glamorous as a Vogue shoot. THE NEW YORK TIMES 88 Text by Tom Volf | 11 x 14 in – 28 x 35.5 cm | 256 pages | 230 illustrations | hardcover in a luxury slipcase ISBN: 9781649802767 | $195 - €195 - £150 Text by Kevin Koenig | 11 x 14 in – 28 x 35.5 cm | 300 pages | over 150 illustrations | hardcover in a luxury slipcase ISBN: 9781649802873 | $195 - €195 - £150
90 91 DUBAI MALL A MALL LIKE NO OTHER It started with a vision to create a retail destination of unrivaled quality at the center of Downtown Dubai. Thus, in 2008, spanning 550,000 square meters across four levels and accommodating more than 1,200 retail outlets, Dubai Mall opened its doors. With unmatched offerings in retail, entertainment, culture and hospitality under one roof, Dubai Mall continues to evolve and expand—and never fails to amaze. Explore the many wonders of Dubai Mall and its surroundings in the pages of Dubai Mall: A Mall Like No Other, with original photography by Oliver Pilcher and text by Sophia Serin. Text by Sophia Serin, photography by Oliver Pilcher | 11 x 14 in – 28 x 35.5 cm | 288 pages | over 200 illustrations | hardcover in a luxury slipcase | ISBN: 9781649801890 | $195 – €195 – £150 NEW NEW DUBAI MALL A MALL LIKE NO OTHER Text by Sophia Serin, photography by Oliver Pilcher | 11 x 14 in – 28 x 35.5 cm | 288 pages | over 200 illustrations | hardcover in a luxury slipcase | ISBN: 9781649801890 | $195 – €195 – £150 It started with a vision to create a retail destination of unrivaled quality at the center of Downtown Dubai. Thus, in 2008, spanning 550,000 square meters across four levels and accommodating more than 1,200 retail outlets, Dubai Mall opened its doors. With unmatched offerings in retail, entertainment, culture and hospitality under one roof, Dubai Mall continues to evolve and expand—and never fails to amaze. Explore the many wonders of Dubai Mall and its surroundings in the pages of Dubai Mall: A Mall Like No Other, with original photography by Oliver Pilcher and text by Sophia Serin. Text by Sophia Serin, photography by Oliver Pilcher | 11 x 14 in – 28 x 35.5 cm | 288 pages | over 200 illustrations | hardcover in a luxury slipcase | ISBN: 9781649801890 | $195 – €195 – £150 90 - MARQUETRY BOOKENDS Light-brown straw marquetry bookend handcrafted by Italian artisans 3.8 x 3.8 x 9 in - 9.8 x 9.8 x 23.0 cm | 4 lbs - 1.8 kg $495 – €495 – £495 | available fall 2023 - MARQUETRY BOOKENDS Light-brown straw marquetry bookend handcrafted by Italian artisans 3.8 x 3.8 x 9 in - 9.8 x 9.8 x 23.0 cm | 4 lbs - 1.8 kg $495 – €495 – £495 | available fall 2023
92 93 ASSOULINE 2023/24 | LEGENDS COLLECTION NEW MOROCCAN DECORATIVE ARTS Morocco’s traditional craftsmanship and artistry have fascinated arts enthusiasts around the world for generations, turning the country’s decorative treasures into an endless source of inspiration worthy of celebration. For more than three years, photographer Philippe Saharoff has explored all of Morocco to capture and pay tribute to the most exclusive collections of arts and crafts each city had to offer, from the leather of Marrakech to the woodwork of Essaouira. Text and photos by Philippe Saharoff | 11 x 14 in — 28 x 35.5 cm 368 pages | over 200 illustrations | hardcover in a luxury slipcase | ISBN: 9781649802392 | $250 - €250 - £195 | also available in French To touch the past with one’s hands is realized only in dreams; and in Morocco the dream-feeling envelopes one at every step. EDITH WHARTON ASSOULINE 2023/24 | LEGENDS COLLECTION Text and photos by Philippe Saharoff | 11 x 14 in — 28 x 35.5 cm 368 pages | over 200 illustrations | hardcover in a luxury slipcase | ISBN: 9781649802392 | $250 - €250 - £195 | also available in French 92 93
94 95 NEW Inside every Moroccan, there is an artist, someone who with almost nothing can manage to create something. ASSOULINE 2023/24 | LEGENDS COLLECTION MOROCCAN DECORATIVE ARTS 95
97 DIRIYAH CULTURE AT-TURAIF The story of At-Turaif and the ancient town of Diriyah—the birthplace of the modern Saudi state—is one of homegrown resilience, vision and leadership. It’s also one of global significance, an epic history whose fate determined the course of peoples and empires far beyond Arabia. Diriyah Culture At-Turaif captures how At-Turaif and Diriyah developed from a traditional human settlement in the desert to a thriving national capital to a prime example of how history and culture can be revived to enrich contemporary generations. 11 x 14 in – 28 x 35.5 cm | 218 pages | over 100 illustrations | silk hardcover in a luxury slipcase ISBN: 9781649800558 | $195 - €195 - £150 What great stories and history lie behind this ancient settlement and the imposing mud-brick citadel of At-Turaif? NEW 97 11 x 14 in – 28 x 35.5 cm | 218 pages | over 100 illustrations | silk hardcover in a luxury slipcase ISBN: 9781649800558 | $195 - €195 - £150
98 BESTSELLER DIOR Designers Series THE DIOR DESIGNERS SERIES SPOTLIGHTS THE MOST ICONIC HAUTE COUTURE CREATIONS OF EACH DESIGNER THAT HAS HELMED CHRISTIAN DIOR’S EPONYMOUS ATELIER. THESE FASHION TREASURES HAVE BEEN PHOTOGRAPHED BY LAZIZ HAMANI AND EXCLUSIVELY COMPILED FOR THIS INDISPENSABLE COLLECTION. 98