Assouline Capri Dolce Vita

Capri Dolce Vita Capri Dolce Vita Capri, a resort island dating back to the height of the Roman Empire, has long been an extraordinary destination full of ancient charm. Cherished by everyone from physician Axel Munthe, who recommended its clean air to his patients as a cure for bronchitis; to film director Jean-Luc Godard as the setting for his 1963 film Contempt; to literary icons, celebrities, poets, and the jet set, Capri boasts a rich Mediterranean spirit and style that encompasses a wealth of beauty, from gardens to villas to caves to the people walking in the lively Piazzetta, where cars are prohibited and the island's playful attitude runs rampant. Capri Dolce Vita is a look at this fabled corner of the world through the ages and a celebration of paradise on earth.. 272 pages. Over 200 illustrations. Released October 2019. Measures approx 10 W x 13 H. ASSO-WH11. 9781614287834. Two legends of style collaborate to create the ultimate in over-the-top luxury. Iconic French design house, Goyard, custom-made this leather trunk for publishing luminary Assouline outfitted in classic white Goyard-print leather and filled with 100 of Assouline's signature Memoire photo-biographies on art, fashion, design and architecture.