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Part of Assouline’s special series, The Ultimate Collection, which is an homage to the art of luxury bookmaking. Books in the collection are hand-bound using traditional techniques, with color plates hand-tipped on art-quality paper; each page of this limited-edition series bears the unique imprint of the artisan. Complimentary white gloves and signature canvas tote bag are included with each purchase from Assouline’s Ultimate Collection.
Over time, great artisans have emerged to build a tiny number of cars that blur the line between appliance and art, expertly using machine-making to create masterpieces. This comprehensive compendium was curated by noted automotive journalist and authority A.J. Baime and features more than forty motorcars produced between 1931 to today, many of which can command tens of millions of dollars. Whether you’re a current or aspiring collector, or just a fan of one-of-a-kind vehicles, this volume offers readers the next best thing to getting behind the wheel.
Across the globe—from Japan to Detroit, England to Turin—the list includes all the famous marques, everything from the Toyota 200GT Roadster built for the Bond movie You Only Live Twice; James Dean’s infamous Porsche 550 Spyder; and one of Ralph Lauren’s favorite Ferraris. All these cars share two things: timeless beauty and shocking rarity. All of them exist in so few numbers that you’ll be lucky to ever encounter one in real life. And all of them are about trailblazing engineering ideas, world-conquering racing pedigrees, and sculptural perfection.
To pay homage to the materials of these iconic automobiles, the book’s hardcover is adorned with a mounted metal title plaque and fabricated in rubber, which is lightly scented with an exclusively made rubber-infused essence. The luxury clamshell is handcrafted in sleek metal with an interior lined in hand-stitched Italian leather.
About the Brand
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.
Product Details
Released in August 2024
Author: A.J. Baime
Publisher: Assouline Publishing Corporation
Edition: English
Book Details: 304 pages, 203 illustrations
Material: Clamshell handcrafted in sleek metal
Dimensions: (L 48 x W 41 x D 8) cm
Weight: 10 kg
Packaging: White gloves and a signature canvas tote bag are included
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