Hamptons Private

Assouline's coffee table book 'Hamptons Private' takes the reader on an unforgettable journey to The Hamptons, the place where New York society is child's play and owns a second home. 'The Hamptons' is synonymous with luxury. The mere mention of the name conjures up images of poolside soirées, grandiose waterfront estates and endless days on the beach socializing with the upper class.

Before this famous peninsula became the summer residence of the glitterati, its 40 miles of rolling sand dunes provided the perfect landscape for English settlers. Once New York society got wind of the charming hamlets and salty air, members - from the Fords to the Vanderbilts - soon turned The Hamptons into a summer oasis. Then came the creatives who sought solitude, a place to write and sketch, away from the urban cacophony. John Steinbeck in Sag Harbor. Jackson Pollock in the Springs. And Andy Warhol in Montauk. Now Jay-Z and Beyoncé, Calvin Klein, Madonna, Alec Baldwin and Martha Stewart all enjoy homes in the Hamptons. They may come from different spheres, but all Hamptonites, official or not, agree on one thing? The location has a unique allure - one that adapts to the needs of the next seasonal guest or lifelong resident.

Hamptons Private invites readers to peek behind manicured hedges in Amagansett, charter a yacht off the shore of the Springs, experience the surfing haven that is Ditch Plains and attend a polo match in Bridgehampton. Each page captures the typical leisure activities of the Hamptons and showcases the unique quality of light that artist Willem de Kooning called a "miracle." You can almost hear the hitting of tennis balls at The Meadow Club, the whispers of exclusive parties, the rhythms of seaside music at The Surf Lodge, even the first bite of a lobster sandwich at Lunch. The Hamptons, at once a haven in nature and a hot spot for A-listers, exudes a boho-chic atmosphere reflected in its beautiful people and sublime surroundings.

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The Assouline Travel Series takes readers on a journey to the most sought-after cities, sharing the stories and celebrating the hotspots and characters that have made each location a must-see. Exclusive vintage and original photographs reveal the distinctive spirit and DNA of the place, and each volume is presented in a striking, vibrant hardcover inspired by the destination.

Specifications
Title: Hamptons Private
Author: Dan Rattiner
Publisher: Assouline
Size: 250 x 330 x 30 mm
Size: 316 pages
Weight: 2.72 kg
Language: English
Material: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781614289876

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