The Assouline Library: Ten Things to Know

A retail bookstore in the age of Amazon and ebooks?  That’s exactly what Assouline does, and here’s how they’ve done it in their ten “libraries” around the world:

1) Red makes everything look richer.

South Coast Plaza (California)
Assouline at South Coast Plaza (California)

2.  Display books with interesting objects from around the world (like this Bambou bookrest from L’Objet):

Claridge's (London)
Assouline at Claridge’s (London)

3) Treat your books like art and display them accordingly.

Paris
Assouline Paris

4) Bring in a bit of history and tradition.

Venice
Assouline Venice

5) Some days you celebrate the fast life …

The Mark (New York)
Assouline at The Mark (New York)

6) … while on other days you just unwind.

The Plaza (New York)
Assouline at The Plaza (New York)

7) Well-loved books go with well-worn floors.

Assouline Mexico City
Assouline Mexico City

8) An alphabet and numbers rug – what a genius idea for a library!

Assouline Istanbul
Assouline Istanbul

9) Picture lights are essential for illuminating important pieces.

Assouline at G&G Joyeros (Lima)
Assouline at G&G Joyeros (Lima)

10) The writing on the wall says it all.

Assouline Seoul
Assouline Seoul

Don’t have time to run out to a store?  Come visit our online selection of Assouline books here.

(All images courtesy Assouline).

 

 

 

 

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