Book Rio De Janeiro - ASSOULINE

With arms outstretched and a gaze slightly downward, covered in millions of soapstone tiles, Christ the Redeemer stands watch over Rio de Janeiro from its perch on Corcovado. With Brazil’s Guanabara Bay in the distance, the statue overlooks the legendary beaches of Ipanema and Copacabana.

Passionate, dynamic, and bursting with life, Rio is a city of vibrant energy, palpable in its iconic celebrations and events—from the Summer Olympics and two World Cups to the world-famous Carnival. The city is the birthplace of samba, an expressive dance that mirrors its high-tempo rhythms.

Whether it's the smooth bossa nova melodies of João Gilberto or the electrifying echoes of a Madonna concert on Copacabana Beach, Rio is not for those seeking silence. Beyond music, the city has profoundly influenced the world of design and architecture, inspiring visionaries like Oscar Niemeyer and Roberto Burle Marx.

Then there’s the Copacabana Palace, an icon of Rio’s glamorous landscape, the preferred retreat of the jet set for the past century. This and much more come alive in Assouline’s "Rio de Janeiro", with exclusive local insights from Bruno Astuto.


details:
304 pages
over 200 illustrations
language english
published february 2025
size: 25 x 33 x 4 cm
ISBN: 9781649804358