Assouline The French Riviera in the 1920s Book

Assouline 'sThe French Riviera in the 1920s is a volume that chronicles the unique atmosphere of the French Riviera during the interwar period, when it became the epicenter of a cultural and creative revolution.

Through extraordinary images from personal archives, the book captures the spirit of an era suspended between euphoria and restlessness, documenting the daily lives and works of some of the most influential figures of the 20th century. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald, Picasso, Stravinsky, Cocteau, Diaghilev and many others found themselves along the French Riviera, driven by a desire to live intensely, create without boundaries and escape social conventions. The photographs in this volume authentically restore the moments they shared among art, love, parties and reflections, while in the background the shadow of World War II approaches. More than just a visual collection, the book is an intimate narrative of an unrepeatable era, told through the eyes and shots of those who lived it. Presented in an elegant hardback slipcase, The French Riviera in the 1920s is a collectible book that can be displayed in the home as a piece of furniture, capable of evoking the timeless elegance and creativity of the period.

The French Riviera in the 1920s contains 256 pages in English including 200 illustrations.