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The library at 277 5th Avenue, a luxury condominium in Manhattan, was designed by Alex Assouline, vice president of Assouline Publishing. Photo \u00a9 Berlin Rosen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Assouline<\/a> is a game changer in the world of publishing, responsible for revolutionizing the coffee-table book. Established 25 years ago by New York\u2013based tastemakers Prosper and Martine Assouline, the company is famous for its immersive and sumptuous volumes on art, fashion and culture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the tender age of 28, Alex Assouline, son of Prosper and Martine, now directs the family-owned concern as vice president. Sharp-witted, handsome and impeccably dressed, Alex grew up in a rich cultural milieu, thanks to his parents\u2019 deep interest in the arts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Portrait of Alex Assouline. Photo \u00a9 Emilia Brandao<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

His godfather was the late couturier Azzedine Ala\u00efa<\/a>, and parents instilled Alex with a creative energy as they published opulent hardcovers that broke the mold, from illustrated tomes celebrating fashion legends and high-society doyens to hand-bound limited-edition art monographs with Italian linen covers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Under Alex\u2019s leadership, Assouline Publishing is dedicated to defining the art of fine living through books. Like his parents, he is guided by a love of beautiful things, but he is steering the brand toward new horizons, namely the curation of libraries in homes and commercial properties. What started as a passion project has become a lucrative branch of the business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alex uses his discerning eye to create stylish Wunderkammern <\/em>that reflect the personalities of their owners, each replete with exquisite books, furniture and objets d\u2019art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As he prepares for one of his biggest commissions to date \u2014 a library valued at $295,000 for this year’s Neiman Marcus Fantasy Gifts<\/a> \u2014 we asked the young business talent about his favorite projects and his tips for building the perfect bookcase<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Alex’s design at the Shepherd, a residential building in New York. Photo courtesy of Assouline<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

What inspired you to explore the business of curating libraries? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It all began with an opportunity that came about in 2017. One of my good friends, Danielle Naftali [heir to the Naftali Group real estate firm], was working on a new development in New York\u2019s West Village called the Shepherd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She was brainstorming ideas about what amenities to offer when the idea of a library popped into her head. She then commissioned me to design and curate it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I saw an opportunity to grow in the interior design arena, because curating libraries addresses the aesthetic visions of hotels, residences, private offices and other special spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I personally select books and objects that capture the essence of the neighborhood, the building and the people who will enjoy it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Alex at work curating the mammoth bookcase at 277 Fifth Avenue. Photo \u00a9 Berlin Rosen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Zoom meetings have put bookshelves into focus. Have you admired any during your own online meetings? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019ve seen some good ones! People tend to hide their bookcases during Zoom meetings with me. Perhaps they worry I may be judgmental, but it\u2019s always inspiring to see how people choose to display books in their everyday lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I find it particularly fascinating to see which objects they pick to live with their books. Sometimes, I can\u2019t help but advise or recommend a book that would complement their setup. Thankfully, at the end of a call, they are usually pleased with the outcome!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What cherished objects do you have in your own library? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I love magnifying glasses<\/a>. They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An interesting photograph or painting next to a bookcase, a wooden coffee table or a Le Corbusier lounge chair<\/a>, brings everything to life. In essence, a library isn\u2019t simply books placed on a shelf \u2014 it is a place of individual character, an important space in any home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The lobby of Assouline Publishing in New York. Photo courtesy of Assouline<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

What makes a good library or bookcase? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is essential to take in the surroundings so that you can \u201cblend\u201d with the space. Adapting to the environment is key to curation. It\u2019s about maintaining the space\u2019s original state while enhancing its individuality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, strong attention to detail is fundamental when selecting books and pieces of interest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What book do you cherish the most and why?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I always say it\u2019s like choosing your favorite child. It\u2019s impossible for me to choose, as I passionately devote myself to every book we publish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lately, because of the travel restrictions, I\u2019ve really been enjoying Marrakech Flair<\/a><\/em>, which is about a city dear to my heart [Alex\u2019s father was born in Morocco]. But above all else, I have loved seeing my mother, Martine, work on our new title Versailles: From Louis XIV to Jeff Koons<\/a><\/em> and reading its brilliant text.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The billiards room and library at 432 Park Avenue, a residential skyscraper by architect Rafael Vi\u00f1oly. Photo courtesy of Assouline<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

What has been your most memorable library project to date?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The curated library space at 432 Park Avenue [New York\u2019s super-tall residential skyscraper designed by Rafael Vi\u00f1oly]. It is such a wonderful building that encapsulates the greatness of the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the most memorable is yet to come: We have been selected to create one of Neiman Marcus\u2019s Fantasy Gifts for the holidays [exclusive one-of-a-kind designs and experiences sold for charity], for which we will curate a library worth $295,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is there an object or book in your own bookcase you\u2019d prefer that people not handle<\/strong>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A library is meant to be interactive. It\u2019s meant to bring people together. Of course, there are also some objects that need to be handled with care. That includes a rare and very fragile coral centerpiece in our home in Paris that we acquired a few years ago from one of the city\u2019s famous flea markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whose library do you most admire? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

My parents\u2019 library in Paris. It is in continuous development and holds the story of their life and the things they love. It is a visual metaphor for the taste that they have instilled in me. Over the years, it has been a great inspiration to me.<\/p>\n\n\n\t

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Alexandra Zagalsky is a London-based journalist specializing in luxury topics, art and travel content. She began her journalistic career in Paris, where she worked on a cultural guide for English-speaking expats. Her first big break was an interview with Lionel Poil\u00e2ne, the late, venerable baker from Paris\u2019s Saint-Germain-des-Pr\u00e9s district who popularized the two-kilogram sourdough loaf and once made a bread chandelier for Salvador Dal\u00ed<\/a>.

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She has written extensively on the subject of vintage watches<\/a> and describes the Cartier<\/a> Crash as her favorite timepiece. \u201cIt\u2019s a great emblem of the Swinging Sixties and an adaptation of the house\u2019s classic Baignoire<\/a> Allong\u00e9e wristwatch, its sinuous Daliesque style apparently inspired by a model brought into the London Cartier workshop that had been distorted in a car crash,\u201d she says. \u201cI love it for all sorts of reasons, not least because it\u2019s so unconventional and daring, as all great design objects often are.\u201d

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