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Bangkok Spirit

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One doesn’t come to Bangkok for calm. Nor does one come for ultimate luxury experiences. Bangkok is a city for the explorer. Those looking for a contagious energy. Those looking to feel alive. The capital of Thailand is electric chaos, from the animated street-food vendors to traffic jams galore....
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Simon Liberati is an award-winning French writer and journalist. He has worked for publications such as Purple, Numéro, and 20 Ans, and he frequently collaborates with Vogue. He has written ten books, including Jayne Mansfield 1967 (2011), which won the Prix Femina, and the best-selling Eva (2015). He previously wrote St. Tropez Soleil (Assouline, 2020).

This French concept embodies the art of knowing exactly what to do and when to do it. At Assouline, savoir-faire defines every creation: from the artistry of our covers to the meticulous detailing of our Ultimate Collection and the precision of every page. Each title is a journey of craftsmanship, from concept to creation, guided by our creative team and brought to life with the highest standards of design, photography, and production. Every book reflects the dedication, care, and expertise that turn an idea into a lasting work of art.

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How I love Bangkok! It’s so teeming with everything that should be forbidden.

— John Dolan
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Page count

312 pages

Number of illustrations

over 200

Language

English

Released on

January 2025

Dimensions

W 25 x L 33 x D 4 cm

Cover materials

Hardcover

ISBN

9781649803504

Weight

2.722 kg

Author

Simon Liberati

Our commitment to sustainability

Assouline supports One Tree Planted in its commitment to a more sustainable world through reforestation. Since 2019, this partnership has contributed to global efforts to restore forests, with the long-term vision of creating a sustainable cycle by sourcing paper from the trees planted. Our dedication to craftsmanship extends beyond the books themselves—today, our titles are printed on paper selected with the environment in mind, supporting the shift toward more responsible materials. With the belief that beauty stands not just in how it looks, but in how it’s made.

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