Assouline’s New Destination Titles 2023

Complete with slipcovers, crafted in Italy and presented in the style you’d expect, Assouline’s latest beautiful releases feature such diverse subjects as the history of iconic designer Thomas Burberry, travelling in Monte Carlo and Cairo to a behind-the-scenes look at The Vatican. Featuring photography so vivid you’ll feel the sand between your toes and the sea breeze massage your face, these books are ideal for the distinguished reader, traveller and art enthusiast.

Here we take a trip around the globe with a preview of each new title.

Alongside multiple new titles for the colorful Assouline coffee table book collection, two unique books have been launched. Both are focused on renowned areas of Saudi and come adorned with silken hardback covers, detailed illustrations, and stunning photographs of the areas of Al’Madinah and Makkah.

Makkah: The Holy City of Island

With a silken hardback cover, this Assouline guide to Makkah: The Holy City of Islam is a unique coffee table book and is distinctly different to the usual rainbow covers of the Assouline collection. Elongated pages feature panoramas of the City of Miracles known as Makkah. Experience the beauty of the Holy City and learn about the art of the Ka’bah, the stone temple in the mosque at the holiest site in the Muslim world. This book celebrates the birthplace of the Prophet Mohammed and the pilgrimage site that is the city also known as Mecca.

Al’ Madinah: The City of the Prophet

The Prophet said, ‘I have made Al’Madinah a sanctuary between its two (Harrat) mountains,’ writes Sahih al-Bukhari in this glorious and opulent book, that goes beyond the average expectations of a coffee table book. Combining engaging text with detailed illustrations and a collection of both colour and black and white photographs, this book pays homage to the rich history of the region.

AlUla Ever

AlUla is one of the most unique travel destinations in the world. Home to the Kingdom's first UNESCO Heritage Site (Hegra), AlUla is a desert oasis where the juxtaposition of ancient wonders and contemporary advancements creates a captivating narrative. This exceptionally well-preserved haven of cultural and rich historical significance, has flourished over countless centuries and has now welcomed the world's explorers. This brightly coloured book encapsulates the warm colour and charm of Old Town, the expansive desert landscape and vibrancy of culture and experience to be discovered in AlUla.

Futhermore, additional titles have been added to the myriad of colourful coffee table books focusing on some of the world’s most stunning islands, country gems and striking cities. Let’s take a look at some of the new titles introduced by Assouline this year.