Assouline Kyoto Serenity Coffee Table Book - Grey

Assouline's Kyoto Serenity presents over 200 photographs across 312 pages in a 25 x 33 cm hardcover weighing 2.27 kg. Its large-format pages give the imagery room to unfold, while serif literary quotes sit between the spreads. The 25 x 33 cm format gives each spread a broad canvas, and the hardcover adds a solid feel in the hand. **Product Highlights** * Flat-opening binding holds full-bleed double-page spreads level, so large-format photography reads without distortion * Text by Fran ois Simon, French food critic and longtime Le Figaro contributor, giving the culinary chapters genuine authority * Coverage of Zen gardens, tea ceremonies, Gion Matsuri floats and neon street markets gives readers a broad view of Kyoto's contrasts **Best For** * Japan enthusiasts drawn to geishas, ikebana, and kaiseki cuisine in one volume * Housewarmings and milestone birthdays that call for a substantial gift * Chefs and designers hunting visual reference on Japanese craft and interiors * Collectors building a run of Assouline destination titles