There are some subjects that inevitably remind us of summer. Hotels facing the sea, sunny beaches, blue skies, tasty pizzas on the terrace… Luxus Magazine has selected 10 books for you to browse through all year round, full of prestigious destinations and iconic stories.
Life Hollywood by Taschen
Experience Hollywood’s most glamorous decades through the sublime pages of Taschen: that’s what the publishing house is offering in its new book, Life Hollywood, published in two 708-page parts. The 600 photographs, featuring international stars (Elizabeth Taylor, Marlon Brando, Alfred Hitchcock, Paul Newman, Jane Fonda, Brigitte Bardot…), sumptuous parties, Oscar ceremonies, iconic houses and legendary shoots, are taken from the archives of the American magazine Life. More than half of them are exclusive. The first volume, from 1936 to 1950, focuses on Hollywood’s Golden Age, while the second, from the 1950s to 1972, covers the era of New Hollywood.
Biarritz Basque by Assouline
Assouline never disappoints. The upmarket publishing house has put the spotlight on the legendary Basque town of Biarritz. This jewel on the coast of south-western France is known for its breathtaking scenery, surfer-friendly beaches, traditional architecture and sun-drenched, delicious cuisine. Between land and sea, this nugget of the Atlantic is packed with prestigious, typically local addresses, visited by the world’s greatest celebrities, from Napoleon III to Coco Chanel.
Click here to read the full article on Luxus Magazine.
Featured photo: © teNeueus
