A Holiday Gift For You: Choose Your Coffee Table Book!

Browse the six Assouline book options below.

  1. Once you’ve selected your favorite, click the button below to email Christina.

  2. Include the title of your chosen book in the subject line of the email.

Selections must be received by December 15 to ensure delivery in the new year. Contact christina@dgrealty.com with any questions.

We hope you find something you’ll enjoy. Thank you for being part of our journey!

Yves Saint Laurent at Home

Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé were worldbuilders of an unparalleled caliber; true tastemakers who approached each interior project with imagination and rigeur, crafting grand spaces infused with personality and provenance. Connoisseurs in every sense of the word with a deep knowledge and appreciation for art and interior design, the two built and lived among a spectacular and carefully-considered collection. In close collaboration with world-class designer Jacques Grange, they crafted private spaces full of wonder and enchantment.

Readers are invited to discover the couple’s savoir-faire through the most exquisite photographs of the interiors and gardens of Yves’s Château Gabriel, the dacha in Deauville; the Villa Majorelle in Marrakech; the apartment on rue de Babylone and his maison de couture on avenue Marceau. With photographs by Marianne Haas, and texts and special contributions from Jacques Grange, Catherine Deneuve, Betty Catroux, Laurence Benaïm, Louis Benech and other members of Yves’ tribe, the creative couple’s legacy lives on.

Dolce Vita

Experience the Dolce Vita lifestyle – a blend of beauty, style, and charm, inspired by Federico Fellini's iconic 1960 film. This Italian way of life transcends time and still graces Italy today. Immerse yourself in its irresistible allure, captured by renowned photographers Ferdinando Scianna and Bruno Barbey, from Emilia-Romagna to Sicily. Meet unforgettable figures like Maria Callas, Sophia Loren, and Marcello Mastroianni. With an enchanting introduction by Cesare Cunaccia and a curated collection of images, this book takes you on a journey through Italy, unveiling the origins of Dolce Vita.

Chanel: The Legend of an Icon

Gabrielle Chanel, known for her uncanny ability to anticipate fashion trends, transformed the world of style with her modern take on luxe minimalism. She elevated simple fabrics like jersey and tweed to couture status, creating a sophisticated yet understated silhouette that redefined fashion in the 20th century. Chanel's vision liberated women from restrictive clothing, aligning with broader societal shifts. The fashion house she founded has continued to shape modern fashion, with her successor, Karl Lagerfeld, reinventing the industry by drawing inspiration from Chanel's legacy while adding his own innovative touch. Lagerfeld's approach to reviving a storied brand became the blueprint for the modern fashion house. Assouline's updated volume, Chanel: The Legend of an Icon, captures this rich history with a curated selection of a hundred iconic pieces and insightful text by Alexander Fury, illustrating Chanel's enduring impact through archival and contemporary imagery.

Art House

Art House chronicles an extraordinary life dedicated to living with art, and a friendship devoted to designing homes to honor it. One of the world’s leading art collectors, Chara Schreyer has built a staggering collection of six hundred works, and her forty-year collaboration with interior designer Gary Hutton has produced five spectacular residences to house them. Art House is a breathtaking visual tour of these houses, which range from an architectural tour-de-force to a high-rise “gallery as home.”

Informed by scholarship and a passion for the conceptual, Schreyer’s collection spans all media and includes masterpieces by artists including Marcel Duchamp, Joseph Beuys, Man Ray, Louise Bourgeois, Andy Warhol, Frank Stella and Eva Hesse, as well as work by contemporary artists including Gedi Sibony, Rachel Harrison, Glenn Ligon, Christian Marclay, and many others. Art House features a rare and intimate look at hundreds of these works at home in spaces designed to be both intellectually and materially empathetic with them.

With original photography by nationally renowned photographer Matthew Millman, text by Alisa Carroll, editor in chief of San Francisco’s leading design magazine, SFC&G, and foreword by Neal Benezra, director of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA), Art House is an inspiration for art and design lovers alike.

The Players' Tribune: I've Got a Story to Tell

Co-Founded by MLB Hall of Famer and legendary Yankees Captain, Derek Jeter, in October of 2014, The Players’ Tribune (TPT) is a sports content brand that created the blueprint for athlete-driven storytelling. The Players’ Tribune was the first brand to conceptualize a direct-to-athlete storytelling platform, empowering the athlete voice through powerful written stories, captivating video and unparalleled visuals. I’ve Got a Story to Tell is the first physical collection of works that The Players’ Tribune has made available to the public, in celebration of the brand’s 10 year anniversary on October 1.

In honor of World Mental Health Day and the launch of I’ve Got A Story to Tell, The Players’ Tribune and Assouline have made a donation to support the Kevin Love Fund. Together, we are committed to breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and supporting mental wellness for all.

The Kevin Love Fund
When professional basketball player Kevin Love publicly shared his personal story about challenges with mental health after a public panic attack during a game, he had no idea the movement it would create. One by one, fans and other high-profile celebrities began to share their own stories of fear and struggle. Quickly, a national conversation had begun. In 2018, Love established the Kevin Love Fund (KLF), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that works to inspire people to live their healthiest lives by creating equity between mental and physical health. As an evidence-based organization, KLF focuses on research, education, and narrative change to break the stigma around mental health.

The Living Room

Step into the best designed homes in the world with The Living Room By the Design Leadership Network. This captivating volume is a celebration of the living room across styles, moods, and locales. From mountaintop chalets to urban abodes, country retreats to beachside oases, the rooms in this book capture the work of today’s most esteemed architects, interior designers, and landscape specialists in a breathtaking survey. Filled with stunning photography, this visual journey transforms a familiar space into an extraordinary aesthetic experience — one that is sure to inspire design enthusiasts and professionals alike.

The Design Leadership Network (DLN) is a professional membership association for leaders in architecture, interior design, and landscape architecture, and related creative fields. The DLN offers educational programs, digital resources, unique experiences, and dynamic relationship-based networking opportunities designed to foster community, collaboration, and excellence in the high-end design industry. The DLN’s mission is supported by partners representing top-tier brands both within and beyond the interior- design sector.

Each page of The Living Room offers a glimpse inside a meticulously-designed space, from country estates in the Cotswolds to modern desert homes. Sumptuous photography captures the essence of these rooms, highlighting the intricate design details, the play of light and shadow, the harmony of colors and textures, and the spirit of place within each one. From vintage elegance to modern minimalism, each living room tells a unique story, inviting readers to explore and be inspired.

This volume is perfect for anyone who appreciates the art of interior design, the beauty of photography, or the appeal of a well-designed home. It encourages readers to see their own living rooms through a new lens, inspiring them to create spaces that reflect their unique style, story, and way of living. The Living Room reminds us that the living room is more than just a place to sit. It’s a space where we live, dream, and connect.