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Louis Vuitton: The Birth of Modern Luxury Updated Edition Hardcover – Illustrated, December 1, 2012

by Louis Vuitton (Author)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 2,455 ratings
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This updated edition of Louis Vuitton: The Birth of Modern Luxury—presented by Paul-Gérard Pasols, the former director of communications for Louis Vuitton and a longtime consultant for the company—describes the dramatic rise of the world’s finest luxury company.

Written with full access to the company’s archives, this incredible volume demonstrates Louis Vuitton’s passion for fine design with a stunning array of archival art, product designs, and cutting-edge advertising. The company is examined through the lives of its first three leaders—founder Louis (who invented the modern trunk), his son Georges, and his grandson Gaston.

Now with fresh information on subjects such as designs for ready-to-wear clothing, shoes, jewelry, and even automobiles, this revised edition includes 20 additional pages and updated material throughout the book, covering the brand’s recent history, with new text and photographs.
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    560 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Abrams Books
  4. Publication date
    December 1, 2012
  5. Dimensions
    12.5 x 9.88 x 2.12 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1419705563
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1419705564
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"The best book if you're looking for a stylish option for your living room."

"Offers a glance into the archives and inner workings of one of the most iconic designers."

"From cover to cover, Louis Vuitton: The Birth of Modern Luxury is a work of art." -Billboard

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Paul-Gérard Pasols is the former director of communications for Louis Vuitton and a longtime consultant to the company. The author of the updated sections, Pierre Léonforte has been editor in chief of Louis Vuitton City Guidessince their creation in 1998. He is the author of Abrams’ Louis Vuitton: 100 Legendary Trunks.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Abrams Books; Updated edition (December 1, 2012)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 560 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1419705563
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1419705564
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.62 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 12.5 x 9.88 x 2.12 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Dave Purcell
5.0 out of 5 stars Great coffee table book
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2024
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Delve into the history or just enjoy the great photos. It’s a substantial book to grace the finest home
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dillyd
5.0 out of 5 stars Luxurious copy
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2024
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feels good to put on an elegant tableside.
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Shawn parks
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2024
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Great book.You will not be disappointed.
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DD
5.0 out of 5 stars One of The World's Most Iconic Brands - A Complete Study
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2023
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Purchased this book for my girlfriend as Christmas gift. She loves fashion be it clothes, shoes, jewelry or purses. She burst into tears of joy when she opened this book as her gift because firstly, she was overwhelmed by the thoughtfulness of a book that embodied her passions and secondly, she the content was so comprehensive with history and photos of an iconic fashion. She's still gushing over this gift and recently texted me stating "This was a home run!" (Hey guys, are you jealous of my gal?)

This is a heavy book and the Amazon box was larger than the book which means it could have shifted in the box causing damage during shipment... mine was just fine however, you may read other reviews where book cover corners were bent. This would be a legitimate concern and candidly I do not know why Amazon has not corrected this problem.

If you view the one star reviews you will read complaints about a handle not being on the book cover as seen in the photo. Duh!!! Really??? Are there actually consumers spending nearly $100 on a book with that expectation?

In closing, this book about the Louis Vuitton brand is a complete and deep study in one of the world's most iconic brands and deserves a place in your library or coffee table.
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a fraction of the retail price
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Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2023
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Big book. Hard cover looks great in my place
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful!
Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2023
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It is big, so looks good on my large coffee table. Online, the leather-looking tab/handle looks real, but it is just a photo which is okay.
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Melvin J.
5.0 out of 5 stars True Coffee Table Book
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This is a book to fall into…Absolutely sumptuous and dripping with beautiful images…On a rainy day make some tea or a cocktail and jump!
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Maria
5.0 out of 5 stars Lindo e interessante
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Uso na decoração da sala
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book!
Reviewed in Canada on April 21, 2023
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Stunning book! Bought for a gift.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice book.
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Not the best packaging, every corner of the paperbox is damaged and destroyed, but fortunately the book came perfectly!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Muito bom
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