Assouline Publishing Collectibles and Curiosities
Assouline Publishing has made the coffee-table book cool again. The revolutionary company is best known for sumptuously illustrated books on fashion, art, travel and photography. Its exquisite hardcover volumes are beautiful to look at and are of impeccable editorial quality.
Assouline Publishing was established in 1994 by Prosper and Martine Assouline. The family company quickly outgrew its modest initial office, which was located in the basement of what was then the couple’s apartment, and the pair eventually opened a proper office on rue Danielle Casanova in the French capital city. Assouline’s initial offerings focused on designers, artists and fashion houses, with books about Azzedine Alaïa, Dior and Chanel captivating readers in the publisher’s early days. These books have sold millions of copies all over the world.
Owing to the decline of print media, luxury companies found in Assouline a venue to help showcase their products and adequately position their branding in front of consumers. From its earliest days, Assouline has 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.
Highly anticipated Assouline titles, such as Yves Saint Laurent: The Impossible Collection, Chinese Art: The Impossible Collection and Art Deco Style, are published with consistency every year.
While books remain at the forefront of Assouline, the publishing house has also expanded into producing alluring decorative objects and furnishings for the home.
Today, Alex Assouline, the son of Prosper and Martine, heads Assouline Publishing. Under his guidance, the brand developed a lucrative new branch that is focused on curating private libraries for homes, offices, hotels and other commercial properties.
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Color: Purple
Creator: Assouline Publishing
Jaipur Splendor
By Assouline Publishing
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A delicate blend of old and new, Jaipur is a vibrant city full of energy, color and grandeur. With a history of maharajas, emperors and queens, the capital of the Rajasthan state has a prestigious heritage and an esteem that continues to this day. The City Palace, a sprawling complex of buildings and courtyards, is a testament to Jaipur’s magnificence and still acts as the home of the former royal family. The impressive and intricate Hawa Mahal, composed of pink and orange sandstone, helps lend Jaipur its nickname, “the Pink City.”
But Jaipur is more than just splendid palaces and enchanting jewels. The bustling bazaars, traditional handmade crafts and delicious street food truly embody the city’s dynamic spirit. Jaipur is at its most lively during the annual celebration of Holi, an ebullient “festival of colors” that heralds eternal love and the arrival of spring. Jaipur Splendor is a dazzling tour of this one-of-a-kind city.
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Assouline Publishing collectibles and curiosities for sale on 1stDibs.
Assouline Publishing collectibles and curiosities are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of linen and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Assouline Publishing collectibles and curiosities, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 3 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 35 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original collectibles and curiosities by Assouline Publishing were created in the modern style in united states during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider collectibles and curiosities by Ilse Silva, Wooda, and Miguel Silva. Prices for Assouline Publishing collectibles and curiosities can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $28 and can go as high as $3,950, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $105.
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