Ocean Wanderlust – Assouline Coffee Table Book Hardcover

Prepare to dive beneath the surface and explore all things under the sea, from submarines to mythology, from exotic marine species to ocean-inspired fashions. Ocean Wanderlust expands the definition of travel to explore otherworldly destinations in signature Assouline style, placing more abstract interpretations (fashion, art, architecture) in conversation with more realistic and scientific representations of underwater exploration. Divers across the world, across cultures and backgrounds, have plunged the depths on a single breath to experience the wonder of the ocean uninhibited, answering a universal call from the waves. In the deep blue, there lie not just mysteries waiting to be discovered but unlimited opportunities for the imagination. For writers such as Jules Verne and Herman Melville and filmmakers such as James Cameron, the creative output fueled by the possibilities under the waves is unmatched. But it is imperative that this vast marine habitat is safeguarded as climate change and human progress interfere with the delicate balance of the ecosystem. After you escape into the pages of Ocean Wanderlust , it becomes clear that the ocean’s beauty is worth protecting. Ocean Wanderlust is also available in a waterproof special edition which features 312 pages of high-definition visuals printed on synthetic impermeable paper. A hand numbered limited-edition certificate of authenticity is mounted on the inside of the custom etched acrylic cover. About the author: Kevin Koenig is the world’s preeminent marine journalist. A former executive editor at Yachting magazine, he has written regularly for The New York Times , The Wall Street Journal , Esquire , GQ and numerous trade publications for yachting. A resident of Greenwich, Connecticut, Kevin is a father of two, not including his pit-bull mix, Nina, who is a spicy meatball. He is often found on the water, in Brazilian-jiujitsu gyms or behind a grill.