'Kyoto Serenity'

This luxury volume by Assouline captures in fine detail and ravishing photography the grace and beauty of Kyoto. Author François Simon opens the doors to a city whose heritage is woven intricately into the visual landscape, taking readers on quiet night walks to catch glimpses of geishas, and through ornamental bursts of cherry blossom into inspiring modern and traditional interiors. From local craftsmanship to wooden architecture, from gardens to temples, rituals to festivals, the living traditions and signs of Kyoto’s past exist in perfect harmony with its present. Explored through bravura writing and illustration, 'Kyoto' is a dedication to a city that simply cannot be missed.