Founded in 1994 by Prosper and Martine Assouline, Assouline has established itself as the premier publisher of luxurious and visually stunning books. The company, headquartered in New York City, has become synonymous with elegance, sophistication, and the celebration of culture, fashion, art, and lifestyle. Over the past three decades, Assouline has crafted a unique niche in the publishing world, offering readers not just books, but exquisite experiences.
Prosper and Martine Assouline embarked on their publishing journey with a clear vision: to create books that are as beautiful as the subjects they cover. This vision materialized in their first book, “La Colombe d’Or,” which pays homage to the famous hotel in the South of France. This inaugural publication set the tone for what would become Assouline’s signature style: high-quality content presented in a visually captivating format.
The Assoulines approached book publishing as an art form. Their books are not merely collections of words and images but are designed objects that elevate the content within. With carefully curated photographs, insightful text, and luxurious binding, each Assouline book is a testament to the art of bookmaking. This dedication to quality and beauty has earned Assouline a reputation as the go-to publisher for connoisseurs of luxury.
Assouline’s catalog is a rich tapestry of diverse subjects, including fashion, art, travel, design, and gastronomy. Each book is meticulously curated, often in collaboration with renowned writers, photographers, and designers. This collaborative approach ensures that every Assouline book offers authoritative content along with visual splendor.
For the first time ever, we can now explore previously unseen parts of an extraordinary collection—the second-largest assembly of avant-garde paintings, surpassed only by the Russian Museum. This marks the third volume in a series dedicated to the Igor Savitsky collection housed in the Nukus Museum. This remarkable publication sheds light on a wide array of avant-garde art movements, featuring posters, drawings, and theater and costume designs, accompanied by insightful scholarly essays.
The volume includes an enlightening preface by John E. Bowlt, a distinguished English art historian celebrated for his expertise in Russian Avant-Garde art from 1900 to 1930, and a captivating introduction by Yaffa Assouline. The Hidden Collection of the Nukus Museum also boasts stunning original photography by Harald Gottschalk, providing readers with an intimate glimpse into the treasures that define the Nukus Museum’s esteemed reputation.
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