The Legends Collection

Codognato Masterpiece

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In the enchanting city of Venice, Casa Codognato, established by Simeone Codognato in 1866, near Piazza San Marco, became renowned for its memento mori designs, while Attilio Codognato introduced ancient intaglios and cameos during a time of significant Etruscan archaeological discoveries. Codogn...
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William Middleton is a journalist and editor based in Paris. He has been the fashion features director for Harper’s Bazaar and the Paris bureau chief for Fairchild Publications, overseeing W magazine and Women’s Wear Daily. He has written for The New York Times, Vogue, House & Garden, Esquire, Travel & Leisure, Departures and the International Herald Tribune. Middleton is the author of Double Vision, a biography of art patrons and collectors Dominique and John de Menil, and Paradise Now: The Extraordinary Life of Karl Lagerfeld.

Journalist and writer Laurence Benaïm is the author of highly regarded biographies on Yves Saint Laurent, Marie-Laure de Noailles and Jean-Michel Frank (Grasset, 2001, 2017, 2018), in addition to La Sidération (Stock, 2021) and Paris, capitale de Guerlain (Flammarion, 2021). She has written several books on fashion and style history for Assouline, including Yves Saint Laurent: The Impossible Collection (2020), Orientalism Style (2022), Carita (2022) and Guerlain: An Imperial Icon (2023).

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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The Legends Collection

Codognato Masterpiece

€250

I only like excess. Without excess, beauty cannot exist.

— Attilio Codognato
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Page count

304 pages

Number of illustrations

over 250

Language

English

Released on

December 2023

Dimensions

W 30 x L 39 x D 6 cm

Cover materials

Silk hardcover in silk slipcase

ISBN

9781649801913

Weight

5.897 kg

Author

William Middleton, Laurence Benaïm

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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Legends Gift Wrap

Assouline signature gift wrapping is available. When this option is selected, books are wrapped in a special white matte gift wrapping paper – sourced specifically by the Assouline family for an authentic approach and sealed with the brand’s signature red wax seal for the final touch of luxury.

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