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The hottest coffee table books to buy right now
Alexandre Assouline believes. He is the son of Prosper and Martine Assouline, who founded the eponymous publishing house in 1994 and made their surname synonymous with luxury reads, and has led the company since last year. An exceptional book must “seamlessly blend intellect and emotion, asserting its presence with an eye-catching cover and beautiful packaging”, he says.