Swans, Legends of the Jet Society - Assouline Coffee Table Book

It took a while for me to make a decision and buy it. It was expensive item, hence I thought carefully before purchasing it. I took a risk, actually I was really excited about this volume. Finally when it arrived, I was really curious, but had no idea what to expect.I take my time to read - glazing at the photos. I just love it. Beautiful places, interesting people ... and all what you can find out about that period of history- make it worth the price. I adore this publication.

I knew this was going to be a record purchase for a coffee table book for me and it was. Fascinating look into a time when women dressed to impress. A book like this is meant to be read in bed on a cold rainy day with a nice glass of red wine and chocolates. (I am texting this while wearing jeans and a chambrey shirt with my hair in a not so neat ponytail.) I like books that show me a glimpse into another world and this book did that. Dreamy.

I am a big fan of Truman Capote's swans - Babe Paley, Gloria Guinness, Jackie O, etc. Based on the cover photograph and the title of the book, I expected this book to be about the fabulous group of women from the 1950's. Sadly, there is very little in this book about the swans. The cover is the best photo of one of the 'swan's' than any other photo in the book. The book is more about that time period - so there is many photos of places where the rich and famous of that time vacationed and partied, magazine articles,etc.- but very little about the swans. The husbands of the swans are featured more in this book than the women. I did not find the book interesting of informative.If you are looking for something that will take you back to that time period and not so interested in the women of the time, then you might enjoy the book. But, if you want information about Capote's swans- you might do better with something else.

My husband surprised me with this book for Christmas…..It is a treasure! Very large so the photographs of the beautiful people are marvelous! Captures the essence of the vast wealth of those contained in these pages….wonderful life, style and glamour. Swans, is to be studied over and over again; each time finding some new jewel. Mr. Foulkes has created an excellent tome of the privileged pastimes.

A WELL DONE BEAUTIFUL BOOK

A simply marvelous book

Just as describedVery well packed

Ce livre est une somme de photographies mythiques, chic, élégantes et surtout, spontanées.Une merveille !A ne pas manquer