NYC. Assouline.
This treasure of a luxury bookshop boutique is hidden on the mezzanine overlooking
the lobby of the newly refurbished Plaza Hotel. Assouline is more than a
publisher, it’s a lifestyle brand, reads their motto. The publishers are known
for their selection of beautiful stylish picture books that cover subjects,
like; fashion, travel, culture, lifestyle, food, interiors and the Arts.
Note. The rainbow colored leathers for the bookbinding
service Assouline now provides.
Assouline. The
small boutique stocks all the Assouline titles as well as special
elegant selected gifts. Founded by Prosper and
Martine Assouline the publishers “…seek to be an engine of culture. We
conceive of the company as a platform by which to disseminate the best thoughts
and visions of the greatest creative minds, and our collaborators include the
world’s foremost artists, photographers, writers, architects, fashion and
interior designers, and culinary masters…. to develop a custom-tailored
solution unique to every project, whether books, furniture, leather goods,
candles, gifts, or retail partnerships with other major luxury brands.” The husband and wife team write on their website.
Assouline – Vogel bookbinding. A bookbinding service
is provided by master artisan bookbinder, Hampton based, Paul Vogel in the Assouline
shop. Vogel uses centuries-old techniques and tools to sheathe tomes in
luxurious materials and embellish those second skins by hand.
Assouline.
Gaia. In the first-ever photography book published by a private space
explorer, Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberté’s unforgettable photographs
capture the colors and textures only visible from 220 miles above the Earth’s
surface. This exclusive hand-bound artist's edition features a topographically
embossed cover and is presented in a linen clamshell case. Proceeds from the
book benefit Laliberté’s One Drop foundation, which aims to eliminate poverty
by providing access to clean water.
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