The Legends Collection

Shangri-La: From the Heart

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Shangri-La opened its first luxury hotel in Singapore 50 years ago. Over these years, as Singapore transformed from a newly independent nation into an international hub, Shangri-La also experienced significant growth, expanding from a single hotel into a renowned global brand with over 100 luxury...
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David Amsden is a Los Angeles—based travel and culture writer and editor. He has worked in long-form journalism for more than two decades and is a regular contributor to Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Rolling Stone and The New York Times, among other leading publications.

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The Legends Collection

Shangri-La: From the Heart

€195
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Page count

324 pages

Number of illustrations

over 300

Language

English

Released on

July 2024

Dimensions

W 25 x L 33 x D 4 cm

Cover materials

Silk hardcover in luxury slipcase

ISBN

9781614289401

Weight

4.527 kg

Author

David Amsden

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.