The Concours by Ken Gross
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The Concours by Ken Gross

Brand:ASSOULINE PUBLISHING (FR)

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Former Executive Director of the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, and a Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance judge for twenty-eight years, Ken Gross is a critically acclaimed guest curator for automobile exhibitions in fine art museums across the United States. Recipient of the Automotive Hall of Fame Distinguished Service Citation, the Ken Purdy Award, The Dean Bachelor Award and the Lee Iacocca Award, Gross lives in Virginia with his wife Trish Serratore.

A Concours d’Elegance—which is “competition of elegance” in the original French—is a lavish event where those in the know gather to feast their eyes on and applaud the some of the world’s most excellent and remarkable automobiles assembled in one place. Collectors travel from all over the globe to display and have their treasures judged, and enthusiasts relish the opportunity to see rare, classic, and contemporary cars on display. They enjoy seeing the results of the judged competition, culminating with the coveted Best of Show award. From Lake Como’s Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este to California’s Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, and Oxfordshire’s exclusive Salon Privé, the appreciation of fine automobiles is a passion that knows no borders. Over time, these events have become definitive automotive lifestyle destinations and cultural melting pots of shared collecting knowledge.

In this comprehensive volume, The Concours will explore the origins and histories that have made these events the benchmark stage for display and discussion of automotive treasures, the fashions that have accompanied them, and the cultural impact these festivals have had on society at large. Award-winning automotive writer Ken Gross investigates the Concours d’Elegance from its beginnings to the present, with The Concours Club, a unique, first of its kind event opening in Miami that will provide attendees with a truly transformative Concours experience.

221 pages
over 100 illustrations
English language
Released in May 2019
W 27.8 x L 35.3 x D 4.3 cm
Hardcover in a luxury slipcase
ISBN: 9781614287513
3.4 kg

The illustrated market has become integral to the worlds of luxury, fashion and design. Assouline has actively contributed to this growth by creating the highest quality book-objects whose distinctive graphic identity and editorial savoir-faire have captured imaginations, addressing new themes in a contemporary manner.  The brand, with its style and vision, is a true pioneer. Beginning in the mid-90s, Assouline brought the illustrated book market to life with products that were modern, luxurious and creative. Today, the luxury book market has become an indispensable tool for luxury brands. Because of decreased visibility in print publications whose distribution has dramatically plummeted and the rise of digital media and “influencers,” luxury brands need a “tangible” product to define their DNA and position themselves in the marketplace. This presents an opportunity for brands to describe their heritage, define their style and bring their creations to life for their international clientele as well as the business world.

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