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Since time immemorial, monarchs, nobility and the aristocracy have yearned to spend their leisure time on the water. From Cleopatra’s fabled luxury barge to Her Majesty’s Royal Yacht Britannia, from elegant Jazz Age vessels such as Nahlin , once chartered by King Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson, to the swinging ’60s Hollywood royalty invited aboard Aristotle Onassis’ Christina O, the yachting scene has always attracted celebrities, high society and the top 0.1%. But with over three thousand sizable yachts currently in the global fleet, not to mention those legendary vessels that are sadly no longer in existence, how do we distinguish the crème de la crème of this exclusive breed?

Yachts: The Impossible Collection is an eclectic and carefully curated anthology of ships, from the 1851 ship for which the America’s Cup was named, to J Class racing yachts of the early 1900s, to the current high-tech megayachts, from classics with timeless silhouettes, to head-turners that broke the mold with daring design and redefined their era. And with so much focus today on the environment and the health of the oceans, the yachting world is changing quickly, increasingly pursuing sustainability. Whether impossible in sheer size, speed, luxurious features or advanced green technology, all of the vessels in this fantasy marina have transformed the yachting seascape.

As long as there are people with means and blue oceans to explore, there will always be a demand for these beautiful and impossible creatures that break the boundaries of technology, luxury and decadence—and new yachts are still yet to be built, worthy of The Impossible Collection .

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Miriam Cain is a U.K.-based luxury journalist and editor, specializing in the superyacht industry for two decades, in a variety of editorial and PR roles, including editor of Elite Traveler Superyachts and SEA+I Magazine . Cain is currently the editor for the yachting and lifestyle publication Navigator , and she also contributes to a variety of international yachting publications as a freelance journalist.

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This New Coffee Table Book Showcases the Greatest Yachts of the Last 170 Years

"yachts: the impossible collection" is a visual history showing the evolution of the ultimate status symbol., michael verdon, michael verdon's most recent stories.

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Yachts, from the ancient 140-foot pharaoh’s “solar barque” to modern, wild-looking superyachts like Adastra , have always been considered society’s ultimate status symbols. A new book, released this weekend, provides a fresh take on superyacht history in a beautiful pictorial display.

Miriam Cain’s Yachts: The Impossible Collection ( Assouline ; $895) is an assemblage of the most historically significant luxury vessels that represent different periods: From America , the victorious sailing vessel from 1851 that founded the America’s Cup, to iconic 1980s megayachts that established the modern era, all the way to the most recently launched gigayachts.

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With more than 3,000 superyachts in the global fleet, as well as thousands of others that are long gone, Cain was able to distill the crème de la crème into a manageable collection. The 236-page volume is more than a coffee-table book. Rather, it’s an ensemble of superyachts shown in a timeline illustrated by charts, visuals and photos by many leading yachting photographers. Robb Report spoke with Cain about yachting’s past and where she thinks modern superyachts are heading in the next decade.

The 317-foot superyacht Faith has a glass pool suspended above the lounge bar.  Courtesy Assouline Publishing

Why did you write this book?

Publications have done a good job of showcasing the best cars, houses, and other luxury items, but it felt like there was a real gap for a book that displayed the most luxurious of luxury products. For most people, yachts are the pinnacle of status symbols—not just today but throughout history.

The concept behind the book is to show a range of different yachts over the years that say something unique, whether it’s their size, features, technical complexity, luxury, or historical significance.

The schooner Sea Cloud , built in 1931 and still sailing around the world. Its master suite has an ornate, post-Victorian look, complete with travel chests.  Courtesy Sea Cloud Cruises

Why the historical approach?

If you wanted to merely show the largest yachts it would be a very different publication. Almost all of the largest yachts have been built in the last two decades, so that would have made for a very uniform collection.

Instead, our aim was to pick out the best yachts from multiple eras. They all have a story, not just about themselves, but about the period when they were created.

Adastra ‘s striking silver exterior and spaceship looks are iconic, but it was also designed for efficiency. The boat can crisscross the Atlantic without refueling.  Courtesy Jochen Manz

Did one period impress you the most?

For me, the 1980’s was the decade when yachting went from a pastime only enjoyed by a very few, often with a nautical leaning, to being a more mainstream status symbol, desired by everyone from Arab princes to Texas oil barons.

That period also heralded a totally different approach to design, with designers like Jon Bannenberg breaking completely new ground, sometimes building yachts that looked more like spaceships than a traditional sailing yacht.

With all the historical figures who have been on board, the 325.3-ft. Christina O is a piece of living history.  Courtesy Stef Bravin, Morley Yachts

What do you like best about the most recent superyachts?

The most impressive thing now is that almost nothing is considered impossible or unachievable, especially when it comes to the items that can be incorporated into a yacht.

From real fireplaces to snow rooms, submarines, helipads and even a full-size paddle tennis court, the possibilities seem endless. The ability to incorporate just about any whim shows how talented designers and engineers are these days.

Launched last year, the 353-ft. Luminosity is a showcase for the latest propulsion technology, with the largest hybrid battery drive on any superyacht.  Courtesy Benetti/Burgess

Do you have a favorite yacht in the book? 

  In terms of looks, my favorite yacht is the most recent Excellence . I just love the bow on that yacht. It is so eye-catching and bold.

But if I had to select the yacht closest to my heart it would probably be Christina O . She may not be a pedigree yacht, but I just love her story and all of the great and good people who have been on board over the years—from JFK to Winston Churchill, and Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor, she is a yacht that really brings history alive when you are on board. That is hard to beat.

At 247 feet, Cloudbreak was built for extreme global exploration. Launched in 2016, it set the standard for expedition yachts.  Courtesy Guillaume Plisson

With all this historical context, where do you see the superyacht sector going? Hybrid propulsion? Ever larger sizes? 

I’m not sure that size is going to increase much more. Once you get to 150 meters [492 feet], a yacht ceases to be a yacht and becomes more like a cruise ship. I don’t think many owners want to own yachts that size, unless they have a purpose, such as a research yacht like Rev Ocean . In fact, we are starting to see owners downsizing from the gargantuan-sized yachts to more manageable sizes with fewer crew. Technology, of course, is always a driver of change.

Coming from an environmental background, I am excited to see how the superyacht industry can incorporate the latest technologies being developed for cars and jets onto yachts. Lürssen’s recent progress with fuel-cell technology is some of the most exciting news I’ve heard in a while.

The 249.5-ft. Amadea features a unique superstructure that resembles overlapping shells, culminating with a sculpture of an albatross, wings outspread, on the prow.  Courtesy Guillaume Plisson

It is incumbent on those who have the most, to do the most when it comes to the environment, so it would be great to see superyachts leading the way.

What about designers? Have you seen that segment change much? 

It really is a small industry in which no more than a dozen firms really dominate, but there is always room for new, young designers making their way. Talent will always come through in the end.

The retractable stern ladder aboard the sailing superyacht Nero .  Courtesy Burgess

Any other thoughts about the book you’d like to share? 

Having worked in the superyacht industry for more than 20 years, it was nice to have the time to be able to look back at some of the yachts I’ve always known about, but only superficially, and be able to research other yachts that I didn’t know so well. Finding the interesting back stories that many vessels have was one of the delights of researching this project.

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Luxury publishing house Assouline has recently announced the release of its newest addition to the Ultimate coffee table book range, titled Yachts: The Impossible Collection . Released this month, Yachts: The Impossible Collection showcases an expansive collection of the world’s most extraordinary ocean vessels , ranging from eclectic and unconventional ships to technologically advanced monolithic superyachts.

The anthology has been carefully curated by Mariam Cain, a UK-based luxury journalist and editor who specializes in superyachts, including previously working as the editor for Elite Traveler Superyachts. Cain has put together a wide-ranging collection of ships for Yachts: The Impossible Collection , which is no mean feat when you consider the fact there are currently over three thousand sizable yachts in the global fleet.

As part of Assouline’s Ultimate range, Yachts: The Impossible Collection has been hand-bound using traditional techniques. Each page of the limited-edition volume has also been uniquely imprinted by the artisan that bound the book. A true collector’s edition, Yachts: The Impossible Collection is delivered in a linen clamshell presentation case to further protect the volume, with each purchase including a complementary pair of white gloves and a signature canvas tote bag.

Every ship that has been included in the anthology has, in some way or another, transformed the yachting seascape, whether this is because of size, speed, features or advancement in technology. This is especially true of modern vessels and growing awareness of the climate crisis, with part of the book devoted to how the yachting world is changing and striving to become more sustainable.

With 236 pages and 200 bold illustrations, Yachts: The Impossible Collection is not only visually stunning but will inform and delight readers with its curated collection of ships. Inside, readers will find everything from high-tech mega yachts to daring designs that have broken the mold and redefined yachting. Classic yachts with timeless silhouettes have also been included, as have famous yachts including J Class racing yachts from the early 1900s and the 1851 ship for which the America’s Cup was named.

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This new coffee table tome explores the history of the yacht - the ultimate status symbol

By Rebecca Cope

Since the days of Cleopatra's pleasure-boat, the super-rich have taken to the high seas to showcase their wealth. From warring monarchs flexing their muscles through their armadas, to playboy billionaires entertaining supermodels in Cannes, there has always been a glamorous cachet attached to owning the waves.

Indeed, some yachts are as famous as their owners, like the Christina O , Aristotle Onassis's party ship, which entertained the likes of Jackie O and her sister Lee Radziwill, as well as hosting Prince Rainier and Grace Kelly's wedding party. Or Roman Abramovich's £430 million Solaris , well-known for being amongst the most extravagant (and well-travelled) in the world.

The history of the glamorous vessel is explored in a new coffee table tome, Yachts: The Impossible Collection - Legendary Yachts That Define Time & Design , out this month. From the original J Class yachts of the 1800s to the mega-yachts of the 2020s, kitted out in the latest technology and streamlined to make less of an environmental impact.

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Yachts: The Impossible Collection  By Miriam Cain

Miriam Cain’s Yachts: The Impossible Collection ( Assouline ; $895)

Yachts: The Impossible Collection is an eclectic and carefully curated anthology of ships, from the 1851 ship for which the America’s Cup was named, to J Class racing yachts of the early 1900s, to the current high-tech megayachts, from classics with timeless silhouettes, to head-turners that broke the mold with daring design and redefined their era. And with so much focus today on the environment and the health of the oceans, the yachting world is changing quickly, increasingly pursuing sustainability. Whether impossible in sheer size, speed, luxurious features or advanced green technology, all of the vessels in this fantasy marina have transformed the yachting seascape.

As long as there are people with means and blue oceans to explore, there will always be a demand for these beautiful and impossible creatures that break the boundaries of technology, luxury and decadence—and new yachts are still yet to be built, worthy of The Impossible Collection .

Miriam Cain is a U.K.-based luxury journalist and editor, specializing in the superyacht industry for two decades, in a variety of editorial and PR roles, including editor of Elite Traveler Superyachts and SEA+I Magazine . Cain is currently the editor for the yachting and lifestyle publication Navigator , and she also contributes to a variety of international yachting publications as a freelance journalist.

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• Released in August 2021
• W 15.75 x L 18.75 x D 3.2 in
• Handcrafted volume in a luxury clamshell case
• ISBN: 9781649800039

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Miriam Cain is a U.K.-based luxury journalist and editor, specializing in the superyacht industry for two decades, in a variety of editorial and PR roles, including editor of Elite Traveler Superyachts and SEA+I Magazine . Cain is currently the editor for the yachting and lifestyle publication Navigator , and she also contributes to a variety of international yachting publications as a freelance journalist.

Since time immemorial, monarchs, nobility and the aristocracy have yearned to spend their leisure time on the water. From Cleopatra’s fabled luxury barge to Her Majesty’s Royal Yacht Britannia, from elegant Jazz Age vessels such as Nahlin , once chartered by King Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson, to the swinging ’60s Hollywood royalty invited aboard Aristotle Onassis’ Christina O, the yachting scene has always attracted celebrities, high society and the top 0.1%. But with over three thousand sizable yachts currently in the global fleet, not to mention those legendary vessels that are sadly no longer in existence, how do we distinguish the crème de la crème of this exclusive breed?

Yachts: The Impossible Collection is an eclectic and carefully curated anthology of ships, from the 1851 ship for which the America’s Cup was named, to J Class racing yachts of the early 1900s, to the current high-tech megayachts, from classics with timeless silhouettes, to head-turners that broke the mold with daring design and redefined their era. And with so much focus today on the environment and the health of the oceans, the yachting world is changing quickly, increasingly pursuing sustainability. Whether impossible in sheer size, speed, luxurious features or advanced green technology, all of the vessels in this fantasy marina have transformed the yachting seascape.

As long as there are people with means and blue oceans to explore, there will always be a demand for these beautiful and impossible creatures that break the boundaries of technology, luxury and decadence—and new yachts are still yet to be built, worthy of The Impossible Collection .

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• English language
• Released in August 2021
• W 15.75 x L 18.75 x D 3.2 in
• Handcrafted volume in a luxury clamshell case
• ISBN: 9781649800039
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• Length - 18.7"
• Depth - 3.2"
• 236 pages - over 200 illustrations

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Yachts: The Impossible Collection is a truly exceptional book -- a book that, shall we say, makes waves!  

These extra touches alone make the Yachts Collection a desirable item for any luxury library, but it's the content within the book that sets it apart.

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The Impossible Collection showcases the most exceptional and jaw-dropping yachts from past to present, including the 1851 ship for which the America’s Cup was named, to J Class racing yachts of the early 1900s, to the current high-tech megayachts.

All of the vessels in this fantasy marina have transformed the yachting seascape, whether in terms of sheer size, speed, luxurious features, or advanced green technology.

Yachts  is not only for yachting enthusiasts; it is also an ode to the evolution of yacht design and how it remains at the upper echelons of luxurious living.

In conclusion, Yachts: The Impossible Collection is an extravagant, weighty, and well-researched book that will appeal to anyone with an interest in yachting, luxury, and design. It stands as a testament to the evolution of yachting and how it has remained a symbol of extravagance and prestige for centuries. With so much focus on sustainability and the environment in the yachting world, this book is a reminder of what was, what is, and what's to come.

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Yachts: The Impossible Collection is an eclectic and carefully curated anthology of ships, from the 1851 ship for which the America’s Cup was named, to J Class racing yachts of the early 1900s, to the current high-tech megayachts, from classics with timeless silhouettes, to head-turners that broke the mold with daring design and redefined their era. And with so much focus today on the environment and the health of the oceans, the yachting world is changing quickly, increasingly pursuing sustainability. Whether impossible in sheer size, speed, luxurious features or advanced green technology, all of the vessels in this fantasy marina have transformed the yachting seascape.

As long as there are people with means and blue oceans to explore, there will always be a demand for these beautiful and impossible creatures that break the boundaries of technology, luxury and decadence—and new yachts are still yet to be built, worthy of The Impossible Collection .

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Since time immemorial, monarchs, nobility and the aristocracy have yearned to spend their leisure time on the water. From Cleopatra’s fabled luxury barge to Her Majesty’s Royal Yacht Britannia, from elegant Jazz Age vessels such as Nahlin , once chartered by King Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson, to the swinging ’60s Hollywood royalty invited aboard Aristotle Onassis’ Christina O, the yachting scene has always attracted celebrities, high society and the top 0.1%. But with over three thousand sizable yachts currently in the global fleet, not to mention those legendary vessels that are sadly no longer in existence, how do we distinguish the crème de la crème of this exclusive breed?

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Yachts: The Impossible Collection is an eclectic and carefully curated anthology of ships, from the 1851 ship for which the America’s Cup was named, to J Class racing yachts of the early 1900s, to the current high-tech megayachts, from classics with timeless silhouettes, to head-turners that broke the mold with daring design and redefined their era.

And with so much focus today on the environment and the health of the oceans, the yachting world is changing quickly, increasingly pursuing sustainability. Whether impossible in sheer size, speed, luxurious features or advanced green technology, all of the vessels in this fantasy marina have transformed the yachting seascape.

As long as there are people with means and blue oceans to explore, there will always be a demand for these beautiful and impossible creatures that break the boundaries of technology, luxury and decadence—and new yachts are still yet to be built, worthy of The Impossible Collection .

Complimentary white gloves and a signature canvas tote bag are included with each purchase from Assouline’s Ultimate Collection

Since time immemorial, monarchs, nobility and the aristocracy have yearned to spend their leisure time on the water. From Cleopatra’s fabled luxury barge to Her Majesty’s Royal Yacht Britannia, from elegant Jazz Age vessels such as Nahlin, once chartered by King Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson, to the swinging ’60s Hollywood royalty invited aboard Aristotle Onassis’ Christina O, the yachting scene has always attracted celebrities, high society and the top 0.1%.

But with over three thousand sizable yachts currently in the global fleet, not to mention those legendary vessels that are sadly no longer in existence, how do we distinguish the crème de la crème of this exclusive breed?

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Since time immemorial, monarchs, nobility and the aristocracy have yearned to spend their leisure time on the water. From Cleopatra’s fabled luxury barge to Her Majesty’s Royal Yacht Britannia, from elegant Jazz Age vessels such as   Nahlin , once chartered by King Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson, to the swinging ’60s Hollywood royalty invited aboard Aristotle Onassis’   Christina O,   the yachting scene has always attracted celebrities, high society and the top 0.1%. But with over three thousand sizable yachts currently in the global fleet, not to mention those legendary vessels that are sadly no longer in existence, how do we distinguish the crème de la crème of this exclusive breed?

Yachts: The Impossible Collection   is an eclectic and carefully curated anthology of ships, from the 1851 ship for which the America’s Cup was named, to J Class racing yachts of the early 1900s, to the current high-tech megayachts, from classics with timeless silhouettes, to head-turners that broke the mold with daring design and redefined their era. And with so much focus today on the environment and the health of the oceans, the yachting world is changing quickly, increasingly pursuing sustainability. Whether impossible in sheer size, speed, luxurious features or advanced green technology, all of the vessels in this fantasy marina have transformed the yachting seascape.

As long as there are people with means and blue oceans to explore, there will always be a demand for these beautiful and impossible creatures that break the boundaries of technology, luxury and decadence—and new yachts are still yet to be built, worthy of   The Impossible Collection .

Complimentary white gloves and a signature canvas tote bag are included with each purchase from Assouline's Ultimate Collection

• 200 illustrations
• English language
• Released in August 2021
• W 15.75 x L 18.75 x D 3.2 in
• Handcrafted volume in a luxury clamshell case
• ISBN:   9781649800039

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The Yachts The Impossible Collection Book is an eclectic and carefully curated anthology of ships, from the 1851 ship for which the America’s Cup was named.

Since time immemorial, monarchs, nobility and the aristocracy have yearned to spend their leisure time on the water. From Cleopatra’s fabled luxury barge to Her Majesty’s Royal Yacht Britannia, from elegant Jazz Age vessels such as  Nahlin , once chartered by King Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson, to the swinging ’60s Hollywood royalty invited aboard Aristotle Onassis’  Christina O,  the yachting scene has always attracted celebrities, high society and the top 0.1%. But with over three thousand sizable yachts currently in the global fleet, not to mention those legendary vessels that are sadly no longer in existence, how do we distinguish the crème de la crème of this exclusive breed?

And with so much focus today on the environment and the health of the oceans, the yachting world is changing quickly, increasingly pursuing sustainability. Whether impossible in sheer size, speed, luxurious features or advanced green technology, all of the vessels in this fantasy marina have transformed the yachting seascape.

As long as there are people with means and blue oceans to explore, there will always be a demand for these beautiful and impossible creatures that break the boundaries of technology, luxury and decadence—and new yachts are still yet to be built, worthy of the Yachts The Impossible Collection Book.

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‘Yachts: The Impossible Collection’ By Assouline

A unique take on superyacht history in this beautifully curated coffee table book.

Since its founding in the mid-1990s, luxury publishing house Assouline has developed the well-earned reputation of being the cultural authority on luxury lifestyle with its wide-ranging books on design, architecture, jewelry, travel, and food and drink, to name just a few. One of its more recent publications is Yachts: The Impossible Collection by Assouline , an addition to the brand’s Ultimate Collection coffee table book range. This anthology has been carefully curated by Miriam Cain, a U.K.-based luxury journalist, and editor, who has specialized in the superyacht industry for two decades. Cain is currently the editor for the yachting and lifestyle publication Navigator , and she also contributes to a variety of international yachting publications as a freelance journalist.

Comprised of 236 pages and 200 bold illustrations, Yachts: The Impossible Collection is a visually captivating compilation that covers everything from high-tech mega yachts to unique and daring designs that have managed to reexamine yachting. To gain a glimpse of the fascinating contents of this book, Assouline states on its website, “Since time immemorial, monarchs, nobility and the aristocracy have yearned to spend their leisure time on the water. From Cleopatra’s fabled luxury barge to Her Majesty’s Royal Yacht Britannia, from elegant Jazz Age vessels such as Nahlin , once chartered by King Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson, to the swinging ’60s Hollywood royalty invited aboard Aristotle Onassis’ Christina O, the yachting scene has always attracted celebrities, high society, and the top 0.1%.” Furthermore, Yachts: The Impossible Collection also considers how modern movements have led to more green technology, making today’s vessels more environmentally friendly and sustainable than ever before. Each purchase from Assouline’s Ultimate Collection comes with complimentary white gloves and a signature canvas tote bag.

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Since time immemorial, monarchs, nobility and the aristocracy have yearned to spend their leisure time on the water. From Cleopatra’s fabled luxury barge to Her Majesty’s Royal Yacht Britannia, from elegant Jazz Age vessels such as   Nahlin , once chartered by King Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson, to the swinging ’60s Hollywood royalty invited aboard Aristotle Onassis’   Christina O,   the yachting scene has always attracted celebrities, high society and the top 0.1%. But with over three thousand sizable yachts currently in the global fleet, not to mention those legendary vessels that are sadly no longer in existence, how do we distinguish the crème de la crème of this exclusive breed?

Yachts: The Impossible Collection   is an eclectic and carefully curated anthology of ships, from the 1851 ship for which the America’s Cup was named, to J Class racing yachts of the early 1900s, to the current high-tech megayachts, from classics with timeless silhouettes, to head-turners that broke the mold with daring design and redefined their era. And with so much focus today on the environment and the health of the oceans, the yachting world is changing quickly, increasingly pursuing sustainability. Whether impossible in sheer size, speed, luxurious features or advanced green technology, all of the vessels in this fantasy marina have transformed the yachting seascape.

As long as there are people with means and blue oceans to explore, there will always be a demand for these beautiful and impossible creatures that break the boundaries of technology, luxury and decadence—and new yachts are still yet to be built, worthy of   The Impossible Collection .

Complimentary white gloves and a signature canvas tote bag are included with each purchase from Assouline's Ultimate Collection

• 200 illustrations
• English language
• Released in August 2021
• W 15.75 x L 18.75 x D 3.2 in
• Handcrafted volume in a luxury clamshell case