Assouline – Riva Aquarama

Publishing house, Assouline brings the luxury and beauty of the world between the pages of elegant books that are essential reading for all those who love glamour.

This Assouline book, Riva Aquarama may leave you feeling breathless. When it comes to glamour and high style on the seas, there’s nothing more captivating than the Aquarama. Dreamed up by the legendary Carlo Riva, the run-about wooden speed boat has become an icon of Italian design and the Riva Aquarama book, edited by Assouline, celebrates its 60th Anniversary.

Beloved by movie stars and 60s and 70s’ `influencers’ include Brigitte Bardot, Elizabeth Taylor, Gunter Sachs and the Royal Family of Monaco, of around 760 completed Aquaramas made in the Sarnico shipyard, Riva experts estimate around 650 are still running.

In this exceptional tribute to the Aquarama, author Michael Verdon tells the story of the legendary boat and brings to life its dolce vita charm. The book is also offered in a special edition, presented in a luxury mahogany box that is crafted to express the beauty of the Aquarama’s magnificent hull. This Special Edition, presented with white gloves and a signature, canvas tote bag, offers owners, collectors and enthusiasts to luxuriate in the Aquarama dream.

Features:

• Hardcover, 208 pages
• Cover finished with varnished wood
• Tribute to the Aquarama on its 60th birthday
• Written by Michael Verdon – the marine/aviation editor at Robb Report magazine
• Book tells the story of the legendary boat and brings to life its Dolce Vita charm
• Over 200 illustrations
• Presented in a luxury rubber clamshell case with metal tip-on

Dimensions: Approx. 40.6cm (l) x 47cm (h).