Yachts: The Impossible Collection

Assouline creates the highest quality, most coveted book‑objects whose distinctive graphic identity and editorial savoir‑faire have captured imaginations, addressing new themes in a contemporary manner. With more than 1,500 titles on fashion, art, photography, travel and design, the brand was created to be the first luxury book brand on culture, supplying everything for the modern library. Yachts: The Impossible Collection is a curated anthology of extraordinary vessels—from the 1851 challenger for the America’s Cup to J‑Class racers and cutting‑edge modern megayachts—each transcending maritime design, luxury and innovation. This ultimate volume explores sustainability and craftsmanship, celebrating the most iconic yachts that have defined—and continue to shape—the world’s seas.

Product Details

Hardcover in luxury clamshell case. 236 pages with 200 illustrations. Released August 2021. Text by Miriam Cain; photography by Guillaume Plisson. Includes complimentary white gloves and signature canvas tote bag for all Ultimate Collection editions. 

Care Instructions

Keep in a cool, dry place. Dust gently with a soft cloth. Do not force the spine flat; avoid liquid and food contact. Handle with care.

Size & Fit

15.75″ W × 18.75″ L × 3.2″ D