Fifth Avenue: 200 Years of Stories and Legends

Part of Assouline’s Classics Collection of highly collectible and immaculately illustrated volumes representing movements in style and chronicling chic. Each book is an inspiring journey to aesthetic bliss, a unique world all its own.

With a unique blend of evocative storytelling and rich historical insight, this delightful volume offers a captivating exploration of Fifth Avenue’s 200-year journey and transformation from its humble beginnings as a quiet residential street to its current status as a global icon of culture, wealth, and style.

Fifth Avenue: 200 Years of Stories and Legends celebrates the vibrant history and ever- evolving charm of one of the world’s most iconic streets. The visually stunning edition presents a breathtaking collection of images that bridge the past and present, showcasing a captivating journey through history. Each page captures the essence of the Avenue’s cultural, architectural, and social significance, with archival photographs alongside contemporary images that bring its legacy to life. Fifth Avenue: 200 Years of Stories and Legends is more than just a tribute to New York’s most celebrated thoroughfare. It is an immersive experience for lovers of history, architecture, and photography. This edition is a timeless piece for any collector, offering an unparalleled look at the street that has been a cornerstone of New York City for two centuries.

Assouline Publishing was founded as a family company in 1994 by Proper and Martine Assouline. It has published approximately 1500 titles on subjects ranging from architecture, art, design, fashion, lifestyle, and travel and has brought the illustrated book market to life with products that are modern, luxurious, and creative.

Created with the goal of becoming the first luxury brand on culture, Assouline aims to supply everything needed for a contemporary library. An active contributor to the growth of the illustrated market and its integration into the worlds of luxury, fashion, and design, Assouline provides the highest quality book-objects, sharing a distinctive graphic identity and editorial savoir-faire that have captured imaginations while addressing new themes in a contemporary manner. With its style and vision, the brand is a true pioneer.

Released in November 2024

Author: Jay McInerney, Julie Satow
Publisher: Assouline Publishing Corporation
Edition: English
Book Details: 288 pages, 213 illustrations
Material: Hardcover
Dimensions: (L 33 x W 25 x D 4) cm
Weight: 2.27 kg