# Gold: The Impossible Collection

- **Brand:** Assouline
- **Price:** $1,400.00
- **Catalog:** assouline
- **Retailer:** assouline
- **Product URL:** https://go.cosimo.shop/r/gAAAAABq7L08Q98mn9X_y3-C9UaOut2e22O_nLCYH15SUQyhwmUsXeHONxyG9-wn6h6O-BjiUmVIHOnLdrsgXuy9lZB5_KJSY01NEYD2rPOkmE0w_mpQr3XzIoq1iODjNj2kCjV--J8FpRQqB_-i530Yx9qYBd_HOM7CX-VAbOvcFrzer0LuvFv5F18KTHdQqsfLfL8hziw8kv7lKTsqflRAdFLTwS8p8O_4xTi7AS0I-yTnaIRTqSVgY3etwsiavKOGNt_r-Y52e19-R6jlBwQ-xQIvXoZwES6Eaky5FvNWmEmLBoQcYdCURcfc0cMhPt50L2DnquNSDTwdS8mVqFXM7LhCuOsvHmiYWy8_kpKyTnzZDuHVq7gmv-hKpW1F8mPGm5PaP6sGP2r5ZOeTBmVcSkIaR98KDisahJbHzg7gixSJ7sVTejRZwpNkh3VUy9NSm_txJ9W9
- **GTIN:** 882664002008
- **Availability:** Out of stock

## Summary

Luxury hardcover coffee table book titled 'Gold: The Impossible Collection' featuring a black cover with gold foil embossed lettering and a central gold spiral graphic.

## Description

Gold—pure, indestructible, dazzling: Since the dawn of time, this precious metal has generated countless fantasies and beliefs. Whether it leads powerful rulers to the afterlife, casts a delicate glow on the Buddhist pagodas of Southeast Asia, illuminates the halos of saints, adds brilliance to the crowns of kings and popes, gleams on haute couture runways or glitters on a rapper’s grill, gold is an eternal symbol of wealth and glory, the prized element’s highly malleable nature lending itself to infinite metamorphoses. What accounts for such a lasting and universal fascination? Thanks to its irresistible luminosity and remarkable resilience, gold is the ideal medium to symbolize both visible and invisible forces. Artists from Gustav Klimt to Andy Warhol and Yves Klein have exalted its metaphysical and fantastic nature. Ancient Egyptians regarded gold as “the flesh of the gods,” and Louis XIV, the Sun King, adopting Apollo as his symbol, transformed Versailles into a palace bathed in gold and light, setting a standard for all the other royal courts of old Europe. As a symbol of victory, it imparts a glowing aura to the new gods of awards podiums and sports stadiums. Gold has always added a divine spark to any human endeavor. The dazzling effect of the hypnotic metal is universal, and it remains the supreme representation of luxury. With insightful texts by art historian Bérénice Geoffroy-Schneiter, this handcrafted Ultimate Collection volume showcases 100 of the rarest and most precious treasures marrying natural splendor and human craftsmanship, from amazingly detailed artifacts of ancient global civilizations to surprising modern creations by artists Man Ray, Hu Qin and Chris Burden. The book is also available in a special edition handcrafted volume nestled in a luxury gold-leaf covered case with a clear sliding lid infused with gold flakes. Complimentary white gloves and a signature canvas tote bag are included with each purchase from Assouline's Ultimate Collection

## Appearance

- **Materials:** Black Rubber Clamshell Box with Metal Plate

## Variants

- **In stock:** 0 of 1

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| 39671520985172 | Out of stock |

## Categories

- **Categories:** Books

## Additional Attributes

- **isbn:** 9781649800497
- **tags:** Berenice Geoffroy-Schneiter, endear:art, live-rates, Online Store, ultimate
- **author:** Bérénice Geoffroy-Schneiter
- **vendor:** ASSOULINE
- **weight:** 25.0 lb
- **language:** English
- **dimensions:** W 15.4 x L 18.5 x D 3 in
- **page count:** 214 pages
- **released on:** July 2022
- **product type:** Books
- **dust regularly:** Use a soft, dry cloth or feather duster to gently remove dust from the cover and page edges.
- **in the details:** Ultimate Collection curates culture from around the world and across the ages. Hand-bound using traditional techniques, with color plates hand-tipped on art-quality paper, each page of this limited-edition series bears the unique imprint of the artisan.
- **shopify handle:** gold-the-impossible-collection
- **cover materials:** Black Rubber Clamshell Box with Metal Plate
- **avoid direct sunlight:** Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight may cause fading or discoloration of the cover and pages, or melt or warp the binding, compromising the book's integrity.
- **number of illustrations:** 125
- **use caution when opening:** Do not force the spine flat, especially on new books, as this may damage the binding.
- **handle with clean dry hands:** Always use clean, dry hands when handling your book to avoid transferring oils, dirt, or liquids onto the pages and cover.
- **keep away from sharp objects:** Sharp objects can damage the cover and pages.
- **keep away from liquids and food:** Avoid placing books near food or beverages to prevent spills and stains.
- **keep away from children and pets:** Large books are heavy and unwieldy and may cause injury.
- **store in a cool dry place on a low secure shelf:** Humidity and moisture can damage the paper and melt or warp the binding. Store books upright and closed on a flat surface, away from heat sources. Heavy books placed precariously on high shelves or surfaces may cause injury. Do not use as a storage surface.

## Enrichment

- **Type:** book
- **Type Synonyms:** coffee table book, hardcover book
- **Tags:** gold foil lettering, embossed cover, black cover, luxury edition
- **Styles:** luxurious, minimalist, modern
- **Category Path:** Media > Books > Print Books
- **Book cover type:** Hardcover
- **Genre:** Arts, History
- **Language version:** ENG- English
- **Target audience:** Adults
- **Canonical Brand:** Assouline

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