From the twilight of the Romanov dynasty through les annees folles of Art Deco Paris to the jet-set seventies, Bals explores the nine most exceptional private costume parties of the twentieth century, in the most beautiful book ever produced on the subject. In addition to social commentary from (or about) colorful characters―including Paul Poiret, Truman Capote, and Cecil Beaton, who immortalized these extraordinary balls―Jacqueline de Ribes, Helene David-Weill, and Marisa Berenson share their vivid souvenirs in first-person narratives. This is the ultimate book on such a unique and captivating theme.

The Carlyle - Assouline Coffee Table Book

Arts & Photography

Foulkes, Nicholas

Photography & Video

Assouline Publishing

A quintessential expression of American modernism, Miller House and Garden—created in 1952 by design geniuses Eero Saarinen, Alexander Girard, Dan Kiley, and Kevin Roche—integrates home and landscape in a compelling composition of forms and spaces, honoring historical precedents without forgoing innovation. Part of Assouline’s renowned memoir series, Miller House and Garden shares not only the aspirations of the Miller family but also the spirit of an era.

Miller House & Garden

N/A.

Architecture

A unique concept, Cocktails by Daniel Boulud is a two-volume collection-one For Him and one For Her-of sophisticated drink recipes from renowned chef Daniel Boulud's New York City restaurant Daniel, giving classic cocktails a modern twist. Mixologist Xavier Herit has become known for blending unconventional ingredients to create unique and beautiful cocktails. This chic two-volume slipcase set is a creative gift for the contemporary host and hostess.

Daniel Boulud Cocktails: & Amuse - Bouches; for Him and for Her

Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Beverages & Wine

As one of Spain’s most influential postwar artists, Manolo Valdés recognizes the importance of public works. In spring 2010 he added a unique and unforgettable form of street theater to Broadway, with sixteen monumental bronze sculptures of abstracted figures, heads, and horses taking up temporary residence from Columbus Circle to 166th Street. Through a series of specially commissioned photographs, this hardcover artist’s edition captures one of the most exciting open exhibitions New York has seen.

Manolo Valdes: Broadway

Murray, James T.

Sculpture

Known for his bold forms, geometric contrasts, and enduring interest in the working class, French painter Fernand Leger has had a tremendous influence on cubism, constructivism, and the contemporary advertising poster. While inseparable from the legacies of other famed cubists, Leger truly defined his own aesthetic language through his depictions of machines and modern technology coupled with a vibrant use of color. With an introduction by renowned twentieth-century art scholar Kenneth E. Silver, this limited-edition volume, part of Assouline's Ultimate Collection, features a curated selection of his iconic pieces hand-glued to each page and displayed in exceptional fashion—for a lasting keepsake of Leger's extraordinary oeuvre.

Fernand Léger: A Survey of Iconic Work - Assouline Coffee Table Book

Silver, Kenneth E.

Individual Artists

With its rich 500-year history, Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar has quite a story to tell. This oversize luxury volume takes a comprehensive look at the world’s most vibrant marketplace, with hundreds of dazzling original photographs by Laziz Hamani and narrative by an Istanbul-born Ottoman art expert and collector.

The Grand Bazaar Istanbul

Gülgün, Serdar

Defining Luxury: The Work and Life of HBA, The World's Hotel Designers

Judith Nasatir

Although it’s a piece of history learned by every British student, the Terra Nova Expedition of 1910-1913 remains an epic story unknown to many. In this ultimate display of life and boundless bravery, Robert F. Scott and his five-man team battled the elements― traveling through subzero temperatures with motor sledges and ponies―in the hope of being the first to reach this uninhabited territory. Assouline is pleased to announce South Pole, providing a rare opportunity to feel an intimate connection to a heroic age of exploration. Arriving at the South Pole on January 17, 1912, the adventurers were greeted by their worst nightmare: a Norwegian flag. Disheartened and badly frostbitten, they trudged back toward their boat only to die just eleven miles from the next depot. Featuring a collection of stunning black and white photography alongside entries from Scott’s harrowing diary, this tome starkly presents this well documented tragically untold journey in three unique formats: a trade edition in hardcover; an oversized special edition hardcover with jacket; and, most exclusively, an artist's limited luxury hand bound edition in extra-large format, complete with waterproof pages - the first luxury art book of its kind. The book's proceeds are graciously donated to the Antarctic Heritage Trust who preserve expeditions and the thousands of associated artifacts survive for the benefit of future generations; and inspire people through the values associated with adventure, discovery and leadership. Beyond the incredible feats of endurance, hardship, and the extraordinary scientific achievements from Scott’s last attempt, the world was captivated by Captain Scott’s prowess as a diarist and the outstanding photographic skill of team member Herbert Ponting. The written and photographic legacy enabled people to connect with this journey frozen in time as they have never before.

South Pole

Dell'amore, Christine

Although it's a piece of history learned by every British student, the Terra Nova Expedition of 1910-1913 remains an epic story unknown to many. In this ultimate showing of life and boundless bravery, Robert F. Scott and his five-man team battled the elements—traveling through subzero temperatures with motor sledges and ponies—in the hope of being the first to reach this uninhabited territory. Arriving at the South Pole on January 18, 1913, the adventurers were greeted by their worst nightmare: a Norwegian flag. Disheartened and badly frostbitten, they trudged back toward their boat, only to die just eleven miles from the next depot. This well-documented journey is starkly relived in this waterproof, over-sized edition featuring a historic collection of stunning black-and-white photography on waterproof paper, and excerpts from Scott's harrowing diary uniquely crafted in calligraphy. Limited edition of 150 numbered copies

South Pole Special Edition

The success of the Ballets Russes was legendary, but there is more to the legend than its name: the actual story, the adventure, conceived by one man and lived by a few, that lasted only eight seasons and three summers. From 1911 to 1914, Serge Diaghilev, driven by conviction and stubbornness, turned his vision into reality. He collaborated with the likes of Leon Bakst, Igor Stravinsky, and Picasso to create an explosion of creativity in Western Europe which had never before been seen in the world of art. Thanks to Diaghilev’s Ballets Russes, the most glorious page in the history of ballet, one of the most magnificent moments in the adventure of Art, was written. To turn the pages of this stunning book, which offers rare documents from the legendary Ballets Russes from 1911 to 1914 (Monte Carlo years), is to follow Diaghilev on his creative questa journey that continues to influence art, theater, ballet, and fashion to this day.

Ballets Russes

Tubeuf, André

Performing Arts

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