Book Watches: Impossible collection
Book Watches: Impossible collection
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Book Watches: Impossible collection by Assouline
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In this stunning new addition to the Assouline series, British historian Nicholas Foulkes has selected the 100 revolutionary " timepieces" of the 20th century, weighing the virtues of rarity, cost, innovative features, historical significance, great provenance and pleasant design. The watch - a microcosm of hundreds of tiny components interacting harmoniously with each other and linked in a precious metal case - has the power to awaken emotions, excite the imagination and inspire the same passion as the great art. Beautiful watches invite us to join a story, and the story that these 100 examples unfold is that of one of the most exciting and dynamic periods in human history.
These miniature machines reflect the incredible technological advances and social changes of the last century, from the invention of the airplane to the effects of two world wars, the advent of space exploration and the dawn of the digital age. Featuring illustrious names such as Audemars Piguet, Blancpain, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Patek Philippe, Rolex and Tag Heuer, these 100 " timepieces" include the Omega Lawrence of Arabia aviator's chronograph from 1915, the Breitling Cosmonaute from 1962 and the 'Ulysse Nardin Astrolabium from 1985. This oversized, hand-bound deluxe edition features hand-printed images and is presented in a linen clamshell case.
Exclusive white gloves and canvas tote bag are included with every purchase of an Ultimate Collection book.
Details
- 144 pages
- 100 illustrations
- In English language
- Released in October 2014
- L 39.3 x W 47 x D 7 cm
- Limited edition hand-bound in a linen clamshell case
- ISBN: 9781649801869
- 9.072 kg
About the Author
British historian, author and journalist Nicholas Foulkes is co-founder and editor of Finch's Quarterly Review, luxury editor of British GQ and editor of How to Spend It and Vanity Fair of the Financial Times. His other books for Assouline include High Society: The History of America's Upper Class (2008), Balls: Legendary Costume Balls of the Twentieth Century (2011), Nardi (2012), and Swans: Legends of the Jet Society (2013).
Craftsmanship
Assouline's ultimate collection is a tribute to the art of luxury bookmaking. Hand-bound using traditional techniques, with hand-stamped color plates on artist-quality paper, each page of this limited edition series bears the unique imprint of the artisan. Covering a range of subjects from jewelry and fashion, to fine art and “impossible collections,” the ultimate collection curates culture from around the world and across the ages. Nestled in linen clamshell boxes, these books attract collectors, lovers of the printed page, and those who devour the culture of our time. Signifying a new level of sophistication for true connoisseurs, these unique books are works of art in their own right.
SKU:Watches Impossible Collection
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