Editions Florentin – serie

The always astonishing stories of hundreds of dream cars covered in dust found in barns in the French or Belgian countryside, or stranded in open fields, overgrown with weeds, hidden for more than 50 years. “We found one of three Maserati A6G 2000 Berlinettas bodied by Frua, dating from 1956. And then, under piles of magazines, we discovered something even more exciting... a Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider , with obscured headlights, a car which belonged to Alain Delon, who was photographed on several occasions at the wheel - accompanied, in 1964, by Jane Fonda."That's not all: Maserati A6G 2000 Gran Sport, Facel Vega Excellence, Hispano-Suiza H6B, Bugatti 57 Ventoux. Several Talbot-Lago, Delahaye and Voisin - the list of classic automobiles, forgotten for decades is incredible. In 2015, the Baillon collection, a “lifetime work”, was sold at auction for more than 25 million euros by Artcurial. Mi urbex-mi automobile collection: nuggets of inestimable value in their abandoned state before restoration.What is most impressive is the sheer number of cars stored in barns or scattered across meadows overgrown with shrubs.Christian Martin immortalises these mechanical marvels and brings them to life through striking photographs. This enthusiasm is reflected in his photographs, presented for the first time in this book.Text in English and French.

The work of a young French artist (daughter of Brigitte Macron) who combines art and DNA. A book halfway between biological techniques and pure plastic art.The artist duo Laurence Graffensttaden creates unique paintings in the world from human cells. Combining art and science, the couple reveals the inner beauty of man through an aesthetic that is both immediate and hyper-conceptual. In just 2 years of existence, Laurence Graffensttaden has managed to free themselves from a celebrity image to be exhibited in museums and even begin an artistic adventure in China. Through a multitude of portraits of anonymous people and celebrities, collaborations, self-portraits and tributes, this art book is the DNA of their philosophy.Text in English and French.

“Photographer is much more than a simple profession, it is a deep passion, an unwavering vocation. Behind each paparazzi there is above all a photographer who is a bit of a hunter and a bit of an adventurer".Between Paris and Hollywood, the results of 30 years of star hunting around the world. Sébastien Valiela is the undisputed king of paparazzi nicknamed “the terror of presidents”. His photos have travelled the world several times and appeared on more than 600 magazine covers. With him, we break into the private lives of celebrities, from Johnny to Sharon Stone, including Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, but also that of the last three presidents of the French Republic...The world's most daring paparazzi has captured the key moments of many celebrities and leaders. On his track record: Mick Jagger, Vanessa Paradis, Claudia Schiffer, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, Pamela Anderson, Paris Hilton , Kim Karsashian, Alain Delon, Jack Nicholson, Keith Richards, Cindy Crawford, Richard Gere, Victoria Beckham, Morgan Freeman, Robert de Niro, P!nk, Taylor Swift, David Lynch, Donald Trump… President again: the photographer spent two years with the Macron couple, capturing their daily life with authenticity. His photos go well beyond the simple scoop: they tell historical moments and fragments of the intimate lives of great figures. He was also the sole witness to the BRI assault during the Hyper Cacher hostage-taking, offering images of unique intensity.This collection, rich in funny and captivating stories, plunges into the heart of the spectacle society described by Guy Debord. Sébastien Valiela, as a visionary paparazzi, reveals behind the scenes of an era marked by images. More than a book, this work reveals the impact of photography on our contemporary culture and offers a fascinating look at the personalities who shape our society.Text in English and French.

The ultimate volume on Ferrari production enhanced by the artistic photos of Christian Martin. Immerse yourself in a visual journey through legendary Ferrari models: 250 GTO, Testarossa, F40 and more.This exceptional work on Ferrari fuses art, automobile photography and a catalogue raisonné. It offers a captivating journey through legendary Ferrari models, such as the 250 GTO, the Testarossa, the F40, the Enzo, and the 458 Italia. You will also discover rare treasures, including the Ferrari P4/5, a unique creation by Battista Pininfarina.Christian Martin sublimates each model with photos that capture speed, elegance and sensuality. His photos pay homage to the vision of Enzo Ferrari, where each curve of the bodywork evokes movement and power. The legendary Ferrari models appear here in their best light, revealing a timeless aesthetic.This book goes beyond a simple automobile collection. It is a visual and emotional immersion in the world of the prancing horse. Page after page, it celebrates the mechanical treasures that continue to fascinate generations of enthusiasts. A unique experience where art and speed meet to offer a vibrant tribute to Ferrari.Text in English and French.

Sacred animals to some civilisations, and the second most-searched for subject on Google, cats - whether street or aristocratic - have long been celebrated and obsessed over. It's time for these ultra-cute and particularly expressive furballs to have a book of their own. Rare breeds, celebrities, majestic, or mischievous all the cats featured in this book have been magnificently photographed in all their splendour. The best of the feline world gathered here - the ultimate stress-reliever!Text in English and French.

With a preface by Frédéric Beigbeder, this book is destined to be a cult classic. Photographer Foc Kan scoured Parisian nightclubs during the 1980s and '90s capturing the effervescent nightlife. His photographs immortalised icons like Claudia Schiffer, Naomi Campbell, Carla Bruni, Christy Turlington, Catherine Deneuve, Mick Jagger, Jean-Paul Gautier, Karl Lagerfeld, Yves Saint-Laurent - and many, many more - in such magical locations as Les Bains-Douches and The Palace.Text in English and French.

The most luxurious of Parisian gastronomic guides, the most exclusive. The most timeless: with the QR code accompanying each review, the book becomes eternal and is permanently updated. Albert Nahmias knows his business well (and that of others). A star restaurateur in the 90s with Olympe, the happy few flocked to his table. From the art of hosting, he moved to the other side of the counter to cultivate the art of being hosted, and now he delivers his judgments. Whether they are favourites or criticisms, it’s an elegant and incredibly useful book. Like a gourmet and travelling Ulysses returning to his Ithaca rich in sensory and gustatory images, Paris becomes an odyssey-city that constantly attracts poets and ambitious individuals… Its chefs are also poets. In Paris, the true gourmet is a traveller from elsewhere who comes to taste its charms; like Ulysses, one simply needs to choose a neighbourhood, a welcoming restaurant according to their mood, age, or fortune… This guide gives meaning to daily urban wandering, in the labyrinth of over a thousand establishments. No one knows them all. So many dives, bistros, and restaurants for a people of Parisian navigators for whom it’s a bit of a secret sport. Less so now.Text in English, French and Chinese.

The most chic glamour photographer of the moment (Him, Playboy France in particular) Lionel Daviat returns with a new book in which he fulfills the fantasy we've all experienced: wearing glasses that undress. The result is breathtaking, with a refined erotic aesthetic.A multitude of beautiful models in more or less daring situations: in beautiful apartments, on ski slopes, or even in the street!The special 'lenticular' nature of the special cover features a model which will appear either dressed or undressed, depending on the angle of the view.Lionel Daviet, who lives on the shores of Lake Annecy near Geneva, trained in film photography, became a master of chic digital photography, and harnessed the infinite resources of AI better than anyone else in the world to enhance charm, creativity, and beauty. The result: photos that are larger than life.Text in English and French.

The best of urban exploration. JONK presents a collection of images showcasing abandoned places reclaimed by nature. Country houses, luxurious mansions, churches, farms, factories, institutions, train stations, planes, cars, tanks, trains, palaces, spaces of work, play, life, and death—all captured in the vivid process of returning to nature. A wide range of architectural styles, from classical to ultra-modern, is depicted under the influence of a wild and resurgent natural world. Poetic, powerful, and fascinating images that provoke reflection.A leading figure in the world of urban exploration, JONK travels across the globe in search of abandoned places. Over time, his focus has shifted toward what he finds most compelling within this vast theme of abandonment: locations reclaimed by nature. There is something poetic, almost magical, in watching nature take back what was once hers—re-entering through broken windows and cracks into spaces built and then deserted by humans, until they are completely overtaken. This book contains 226 photographs taken in 14 countries.

Christian Martin, author of Life in Ferrari Red and Best of Porsche, presents his new work dedicated to the most exclusive and expensive car manufacturer in the world (a Bugatti Chiron costs €2.4 million). In 1998, Bugatti rose from its ashes under the aegis of the Volkswagen Group. After a long period of inactivity and a failed revival attempt in Italy, the brand finally made a comeback under the guidance of a powerful industrial group. This unique destiny—marked by drama and brilliant achievements—is what this book reveals. It offers a stunning rediscovery, through magnificent photography, of the diversity of Ettore and Jean Bugatti’s work across the major periods of an adventure that is as much human as it is industrial. All the iconic models of this prestigious brand are showcased through rich, highly aesthetic, and varied imagery. The ultimate book for seeing life in Bugatti blue!

Saint-Tropez celebrates the most legendary of French towns, and certainly the most chic. Rich in archival material, it showcases a festive and flamboyant past and a chic, ever-evolving present. With its unmissable events like Les Bravades and Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez, as well as exclusive happenings such as the mythical 'white' parties, celebrity sightings, naturist beaches, Champagne battles at Caves du Roy, and the world's most beautiful yachts moored in the small fishing port. Despite evolving over the years, the spirit of Saint-Tropez remains the same, and this volume is an ode to the unique joie de vivre that keeps everyone coming back. The place to be for the rich and famous people from all over the world.

Cécile Plaisance is a French contemporary artist renowned for her pop, glamorous, and provocative visual universe. Her monumental lenticular works play with movement, revelation, and transformation depending on the viewing angle. She explores themes of femininity, desire, and women’s freedom. Her creations combine humour, sensuality, and social critique while maintaining a strong aesthetic dimension. In particular, she questions the hyper-sexualisation of the female body and the contradictions of contemporary society. Cécile Plaisance exhibits internationally, from Paris to Miami, London to Las Vegas, Venice to Los Angeles.Text in English and French.