ASSOULINE book "Riva Aquarama"

When it comes to glamor and high style at sea, there is nothing more glamorous than the Aquarama. Dreamed up by the legendary Carlo Riva, the wooden speedo has become an icon of Italian design, and the Riva Aquarama book edited by Assouline celebrates its 60th anniversary. Loved for its clean lines, mahogany, gleaming chrome details and signature robin's egg blue and cream upholstery, the Aquarama reflected the optimism of early 1960s Italy; It is impossible to imagine the glittering Côte d'Azur and the shores of Europe without visions of endless summers spent lounging on the back of the boat in the warm summer sun and the gentle hum of the engine as the Aquarama cuts through the surf.

Riva's icon had a mythical status and was loved by movie stars, heads of state and royalty - everyone from Brigitte Bardot, Elizabeth Taylor, Gunter Sachs and the Monaco royal family, among many other luminaries, were charmed by Aquarama's magic. Of the approximately 760 completed Aquarams built at the Sarnic shipyard, Riva experts estimate that around 650 still exist, adding to the vessel's legendary status. But more than just a trophy, Aquarama, much loved by owners and enthusiasts alike, is more than just a boat, it's also a dream come true. In this exclusive tribute, Aquarama author Michael Verdon tells the story of the legendary boat and brings her dolce vita charm to life. The book is also offered as a special edition, presented in a luxurious mahogany box designed to express the beauty of Aquarama's stunning case. This special edition offers owners, collectors and enthusiasts a piece of the Riva dream.

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