Assouline 
Amalfi Coast

The Amalfi Coast embodies the pinnacle of the Italian dream. Tucked among lemon blossoms and bougainvillea, this stretch consists of 13 towns, accessible only by the Strada Statale 163 – a narrow, winding, cliffside road that, while challenging to traverse, offers unparalleled views. This magical strip connects the mountains to the Mediterranean Sea below, attracting aesthetes from around the world who return year after year to enjoy its quaint pebbled beaches, scenic hikes, perfect climate and legendary establishments. These include storied hotels and restaurants as well as cultural landmarks like the Cathedral in Amalfi and Villa Rufolo in Ravello. The Amalfi Coast has been graced by the presence of figures like Jacqueline Kennedy, John Steinbeck and Gore Vidal, whose influence endures in its vibrant culture. The region’s signature limoncello, produced and enjoyed locally, and its breathtaking villas and vistas, place the Amalfi Coast in a class of its own.

English edition.

- Size: 10 x 13 in, 296 pages with more than 200 images and illustrations.

Text and Photography by Carlos Souza and Charlene Shorto:

- Carlos Souza is a global brand ambassador for Valentino and a contributor to Architectural Digest, with over forty yearsof experience in the art and fashion world. His photography career began at the request of Andy Warhol, who invited himto shoot fashion shows for Interview magazine.

- Charlene Shorto was born in Recife, Brazil, and educated in Switzerland and Great Britain. She is wed to Carlos Souza and has two sons. The family relocated to Rome, where Charlene worked under the fashion designer Valentino, eventually becoming the director of Oliver by Valentino.