•
1 17

Book Yachts: Impossible collection

Book Yachts: Impossible collection

Assouline

1,200€
1,200€
Sale Sold out
Taxes included. Shipping calculated at checkout.
Low stock: 6 remaining

Yachts Book: Impossible collection by Assouline

Description

Since time immemorial, monarchs, nobility and aristocracy have yearned to spend their leisure time on the water. From Cleopatra’s legendary luxury barge to Her Majesty’s Royal Yacht Britannia, from elegant Jazz Age vessels such as the Nahlin, once chartered by King Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson, to 1960s 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 of the sizeable yachts currently in the global fleet, not to mention those legendary vessels that sadly no longer exist, how do you separate the crème de la crème of this exclusive breed? Yachts: The Impossible Collection is an eclectic and carefully curated anthology of vessels, from the 1851 vessel for which the America’s Cup was named, to the J-Class racing yachts of the early 1900s, to today’s high-tech megayachts, from classics with timeless silhouettes, to head-turners who broke the mold with bold design and redefined their era. And with so much focus on the environment and ocean health today, the yachting world is rapidly evolving and increasingly looking to sustainability. Whether impossible in size, speed, luxurious features or advanced green technology, all of the vessels in this fantastic marina have transformed the yachting seascape. As long as there are people with means and blue oceans to explore, there will always be demand for these magnificent, impossible creatures that break the boundaries of technology, luxury and decadence – and new yachts are yet to be built, worthy of The Impossible Collection.

Exclusive white gloves and canvas tote bag are included with every Ultimate Collection book purchase.

Details

  • 236 pages
  • 200 illustrations
  • In English language
  • Released in August 2021
  • L 40 x W 47.6 x D 8.1 cm
  • Handcrafted volume in a luxury clamshell case
  • ISBN: 9781649800039
  • 9.3 kilograms

About the author

Miriam Cain is a UK-based luxury journalist and writer who has specialised 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. Miriam Cain is currently editor of yachting and lifestyle publication Navigator, and she also contributes to a variety of international yachting publications as a freelance journalist.

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-grade paper, each page of this limited-edition series bears the artisan’s unique imprint. 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 clamshell linen slipcases, these books appeal to collectors, lovers of the printed page, and those who devour the culture of our time. Signaling a new level of sophistication for true connoisseurs, these unique books are works of art in their own right.

Yachts Impossible collection

More information

For more information and details on this product you can contact us very easily by one of the following means:

  • On our online chat at the bottom right of each page of our site
  • Whatsapp: +33 6 20462910
  • JGS Decoration Eshop direct line: +33 1 86956768
  • Standard JGS Decoration: +33 1 42259595
  • Via the contact form

Or by visiting us at the Paris Showroom at:
JGS Decoration - Paris
159 Rue du Faubourg Saint Honoré
75008 Paris - France
Monday to Friday from 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
Sunday only by appointment.
Book an Appointment Online

Shipping time

Shipping costs and delivery times

  • France and Monaco: €9.99, free from €199 – 3 to 10 business days
  • Europe *: €29, free from €599 – 5 to 15 business days
  • United States and Canada: €79 – Tracked delivery
  • French overseas territories and rest of the world: Free pick-up or delivery on quotation – Depends on the chosen solution
  • Books – France and Monaco: €19.99, free above €800 – 48 to 72 h after shipping
  • Books – Europe *: €29.99, free above €800 – 48 to 72 h after shipping

* Europe: all European Union countries, plus Andorra, Gibraltar, Guernsey, Iceland, the Isle of Man, Jersey, Liechtenstein, Norway, San Marino, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Vatican City.
Books to other destinations: same terms as other items.

Free pick-up at our showroom

159 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, 75008 Paris – Monday to Friday, 10:30 am to 6:30 pm, Sunday by appointment.

  • Item in stock at the showroom: order ready within 24 hours, after our confirmation.
  • Otherwise: as soon as we let you know your order has arrived.
  • Please bring your confirmation e-mail or your order number.

Delivery within Paris

Paris and nearby suburbs (up to 10 km from the showroom): €39, by courier or by our team. We confirm the date as soon as we receive your order.

Delivery on quotation

For French overseas territories and countries without an online rate, choose “Delivery on quotation” (“Livraison sur devis”) at checkout: delivery to the freight forwarder of your choice in France or Europe, or a full study for delivery to your door. We contact you with options and costs before anything is shipped: nothing leaves without your approval.

Preparation times

  • Item available: shipped within 1 to 2 business days, plus the carrier's delivery time.
  • Item out of stock or made to order: we tell you the lead time before confirming your order.
  • Item in stock with our partner, usual times (for guidance only):
    • Books: shipped within 1 to 2 business days, Chronopost delivery in 24/48 h
    • Boat models: shipped within 1 to 2 business days, UPS delivery in 48/72 h
    • Christian Lacroix: shipped within 1 to 2 business days, UPS delivery in 5 to 6 business days
    • Fabrics and wallpapers: shipped within 1 to 2 business days, UPS delivery in 5 to 6 business days
    • Lighting: shipped within 5 business days, GLS or DHL delivery in 5 business days
    • Ralph Lauren accessories: shipped within 10 business days, Chronopost delivery in 24/48 h

Customs

Outside the European Union (United Kingdom, Switzerland, Norway, United States, Canada…), any customs duties and import taxes are not collected when you order: they may be requested on delivery and are payable by the recipient.

Packaging, tracking and delivery

  • Every order is carefully packed, with extra protection for fragile pieces. Palletised lighting is delivered by appointment.
  • As soon as your order ships, you receive your tracking number by e-mail.
  • On delivery, check the parcel in front of the driver. If it is damaged, write precise reservations on the delivery note, or refuse it if the damage is unacceptable, then let us know as soon as possible, with photos.

Our carriers

  • Chronopost (accessories, books)
  • Colissimo (accessories)
  • DHL (lighting)
  • FedEx
  • GLS (lighting)
  • Kuehne + Nagel (palletised lighting)
  • UPS (fabrics and wallpapers)

A question before ordering?

We are happy to check stock or lead times for you:

Payment in installments

Pay for your order in instalments ✨

For private clients:
With our partner ALMA, enjoy simple and secure instalment payments, in 2, 3, 4 or 10 instalments.
👉 Available from €50 up to €3,000.

For businesses:
With our partner FINE ASSET Management, benefit from tailor-made leasing dedicated to businesses, to finance your decoration projects, enhance your spaces and reduce your taxes.
👉 Available from €1,000 up to €100,000.

All the details here!

Caution! Borrowing money costs money.
Subject to approval by Alma SAS (almapay.com), payment institution authorised by the ACPR (CIB: 17408). RCS Nanterre 839100575. Contact: support@almapay.com.

View full details