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Author: Yasujiro Ozu
Publishing House: Carlotta Films
Publication Date: 26 November 2020
Yasujirô Ozu (1903-1963) is one of the greatest filmmakers in the world. His work is unique and touches, as some say, a “beyond” of cinema. How did this man come to create such a strong cinematographic work of such universal significance? In these Notebooks, the carefree youth and the fascination for the sophisticated American comedies of the 1930s, the experience of the war and its horrors (1938-1939) and finally, the maturity and the achievement of an exceptional work (1950s-60s), before death came (1963). It is in a complete translation, revised and expanded compared to the version published in 1996, that the “Ozuian” thought is now offered to the reader. The magnificent preface, written at the time by the filmmaker Alain Corneau, has been preserved.
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At the age of 21, Yves Saint Laurent took over the direction of the House of Dior after the tragic death of Christian Dior. From 1958 to the autumn-winter 1960 collection, the young prodigy produced some of the most emblematic haute couture creations of the renowned house, from the Trapeze silhouette to the famous beatnik collection… which led to his dismissal from the management of Dior!
Author: Laurence Benaïm
Publishing House: Assouline
Publication Date: July 2017
Description :Dior by Yves Saint Laurent is the second volume in an unprecedented series of books devoted to each designer of a couture house, the ultimate compendium of the most memorable haute couture creations conceived and handcrafted by the renowned house of Dior since its inception. Carefully conserved in the world’s great museums and institutions, these fashion treasures have been photographed and exclusively compiled for this indispensable collection.
Of all the great Parisian couture houses, Dior is perhaps the most famous and prestigious in the world, embodying Christian Dior’s sublime vision of femininity, which Saint Laurent elaborated and evolved into the beginning of the tumultuous decade of the 1960s.
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New opus of the “Voyage” collection of Éditions Assouline, Dubai Wonder invites you to discover the flagship city of the Emirates, through the prism of what it has best to offer in terms of art, lifestyle and culture! As a bonus, a dive into the highly anticipated event for October 2021, the Dubai World Expo. Discover our article onthis beautiful book selected by Icon-Icon.
Author : Myrna Ayad
Publishing House : Assouline
Release date: August 2021
Dubai Wonder introduces readers to this city rich in history, cultural diversity and distinct neighborhoods, including Deira, home to Khor Dubai, an inlet on which Dubai’s economy has relied for decades for diving and pearl fishing; Al Quoz, the cultural heart of the city; the Dubai International Financial Center and Jumeirah, a largely residential area with the emirate’s notable resorts along its coast.
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Saskia de Rothschild is to be thanked for bringing together in a beautiful book the history of this Château, which produces the most sought-after Sauternes wines in the world. This book, Almanach Château Lafite 1868, retraces the fascinating adventure of a vineyard which in 2018 celebrated 150 years of vines, wines, encounters, hazards and battles!
Author: Saskia Rothschild (de)
Publishing House: Flammarion
Publication Date: December 2020
Description : Winemakers Éric and Saskia de Rothschild lead readers through 150 vintages of Château Lafite, revealing key moments since the family arrived in 1868, along with scientific and climatic data and visual memories from the château’s archives. Over the past 150 years, six generations of the Rothschild family have attended to the winemaking tradition, developing Château Lafite’s reputation and transforming this classified Premier Grand Cru into a benchmark for fine wine in Bordeaux. Discover how this occurred and what actually lies behind Lafite’s label through stories from the tightly-knit team of men and women who tend to Lafite wines-from vineyard workers to barrel makers, and harvesters to winemakers. A chronology introducing each of the 150 vintages includes informative tasting notes, meteorological aspects, and the grape blends that mark each vintage. An archival gem has been unearthed for each year: from the harvesters’ menu in 1922 to portraits by master photographers like Robert Doisneau, Richard Avedon, and Paolo Roversi. Space to record personal tasting notes allows readers to make this book their own, building their wine knowledge over time.
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Brioni suits are the sartorial expression of Italy itself… From impeccable James Bond suits to the most elegant of men – you still need to know the story of Gaetano Savini… The man who notably made Milan a fixture on the international fashion calendar. That’s what this book is all about!
Author: Gigliola Savini
Publishing House: Assouline
Publication Date: October 2015
Description :In the age when Savile Row was synonymous with men’s style, an innovative Italian, Gaetano Savini, put his country on the map, forever reinventing menswear. From the first men’s fashion show at Florence’s Palazzo Pitti in 1952 to his craftsmanship influences still evident in today’s styles, Savini was truly a creator on the cutting edge. His legacy as the visionary and designer extraordinaire behind the Brioni luxury brand is celebrated in this spectacular illustrated edition. Highlighting examples of Savini’s innovative cuts, bold colors, and the psychedelic patterns that led the Peacock Revolution of the 1960s, The Man Who Was Brioni includes sketches and newspaper articles illustrating how the man became the legend. Replete with letters, photographs, and personal anecdotes from Savini’s daughter and Brioni heir, this volume details the brand’s far-reaching influence, and how it came to be known as “the Dior of menswear.”
