The Last Heroes: 100 Moments of Olympics Legend (Special Edition)
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Description
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.
Immerse yourself in the unparalleled greatness of the Olympic Games with The Last Heroes: 100 Moments of Olympics Legend. This book, authored by French journalists Olivier Margot and Étienne Bonamy, captures the emotional and suspenseful scenes that make the Games so riveting, from Jesse Owens' triumph at the 1936 Berlin Games to Derek Redmond's inspiring finish with his father’s help in 1992. Set to debut before the Paris 2024 Olympics, this visually stunning volume, brimming with photography, celebrates the hundred most significant moments in Summer Olympics history. Available in both the Classics Collection and a limited run of 100 Special Edition Ultimate Collection copies, each featuring a custom-designed plaque of the inaugural modern Olympic Games medal, this book is a definitive tribute to the spirit of the Games.
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 June 2024
Author: Olivier Margot and Étienne Bonamy
Publisher: Assouline Publishing Corporation
Edition: English
Book Details: 208 pages, over 100 illustrations
Material: Hardcover
Dimensions: (L 48 x W 41 x D 13) cm
Weight: 10 kg
Packaging: White gloves and a signature canvas tote bag are included