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Assouline, literary refinement
Assouline is a book editor and a luxury lifestyle company founded in 1994 by Prosper and Martine Assouline. Anxious to offer a special experience with each reading, the Société Assouline was founded from the idea that literature is an art form in its own right. The literary refinement of its texts enabled the creation of works combining the power of words with a sumptuous visual aesthetic.
Each book is designed to be seen as a work of art. The texts, carefully selected, reflect the passion for a slurry for words. In addition, each windy book is written by eminent authors, thinkers or specialists, which ensures an exceptional quality of content, making each piece a testimony of know-how.
Assouline books offer quality content while offering an invitation to travel through each cover whose captivating visuals are chosen with meticulousness. Luxurious aspect, put into developed pages and carefully selected illustrations are all elements that define the visual identity of seasoned books.
More than telling stories, the assembly books celebrate eras, cultures and personalities with depth.
Exclusive thematic collections
Iconic publishing house, Assouline offers a variety of collections, each representing a unique exploration of art and culture. "Ultimate" is distinguished by reference works, offering in -depth looks on subjects such as art, jewelry, fashion or design across the world and all times. Each piece is hand connected according to traditional techniques, with colored plates inlaid by hand on superior quality paper. The “Classics” collection contains works focused on the world of travel, design, Luxury brands, art, fashion and culture, combining wealth of texts with illustrations of choice, making each book an inimitable decorative element. “Legends” offers captivating stories of influential figures, revealing the backstage of extraordinary lives. The collections “Icons” and “Impossible Collection” reveal exclusive panoramas of iconic personalities, inaccessible collectibles and names that have marked the worlds of fashion and design.
An emotional journey at the heart of a book
The winding books stand out both by the quality of their pages and by the immersive experience they offer through the choice of texts and magnificent illustrations they contain. Each book, designed with a concern for exceptional detail, becomes a collector's room embodying the perfect marriage between literary refinement and visual aesthetics. The carefully worked pages reveal treasures of knowledge and emotions, inviting readers to immerse themselves in a world where each book becomes much more than a simple book, but also an artistic experience and a real collection.