La Martinière/Abrams – serie

A gastronomic exploration of Mirazur, the “best restaurant in the world,” and the creative vision of chef Mauro Colagreco.Step into the magical and delicious world of chef Mauro Colagreco’s Mirazur, the three-Michelin–starred restaurant situated along the French Riviera at the foot of the mountains and overlooking the sea.Colagreco’s much-lauded cuisine takes its inspiration from the natural world and the terroir surrounding Mirazur; his personal garden, which brims with aromatic herbs and fragrant citrus trees just across from the restaurant; his Italian Argentinian heritage; and his background training with leading French chefs Bernard Louiseau, Alain Passard, Alain Ducasse, and Guy Martin.More than just a cookbook, Mauro and Laura Colagreco’s Mirazur: Under the Sign of the Moon unearths the chef’s unique vision and earth-honoring philosophy for food. The sustainable gastronomy translates into four menus, each following the lunar calendar. Food lovers will discover recipes of gastronomic excellence around four components (roots, leafs, flowers, and fruits) and journey through the gardens and orchards that have helped Mirazur grow to become the best restaurant in the world. Among the recipes included are: Turnip and Shellfish Tartlet; Carrot, Kumquat, and Pork Belly Terrine; Menton Onion, Caramote Shrimp, and Red Shiso; Celery Root and Squid Tagliatelle; Lamb Millefeuille; Radicchio Ravioli and Wild Boar Consommé; Petit Pois and Elderflower Ragout; Osmanthus, Langoustine, and Green Apple, Baby Fava Bean Tartlett and Pistachio, Mallard and Quince Terrine; Chia, Citron, and Venison Tartare; Raspberries and Verbena.With Color Photography by Matteo Carassale

Trimmings details the history of Declercq’s passementerie, the fine art of detail in haute couture.In 1852, Joseph Bertaud bought a small trimmings factory in Paris that had been making passementerie since 1760. Although passementerie—the woven textile accessories adorning furniture and clothing in the form of a fringe, tassel, braid, crest, and beyond—reached France in the Middle Ages, the house continues to uphold the excellence and pass down the history of the Declercq Passementiers factory 170 years later. Having collaborated with major institutions such as Versailles and Chantilly and prestigious decorators and architects such as Jacques Grange, Patrick Frey, Franck Sorbier, Mathieu Lehanneur, Michel Charrière, Joseph Achkar, Jamie Drakeet, Gabhan O’Keefe, and François-Joseph Graf, the factory has withstood the test of time and adapted to the fluctuating fashions in vogue in decoration.In the elegant Trimmings: Declerq Passementier’s Mastery of Excellence filled with archival photographs of the factory’s rich history juxtaposed with modern photographs by Alexandre Réty of the rich fabrics and material, journalist Catherine Deydier unwinds the thread of Declercq’s family legacy, guides us through the factory workshops and technique, and interviews some of the greatest textile designers.

Celebrating 150 years of the racquet sports brand for champions—BabolatA century and a half ago, Babolat began as a family business in Lyon, France, venturing into the world of sports when tennis and badminton were still in their infancy. Since then, Babolat has evolved techniques, developed innovations, and supported athletes to become the leader of racquet-sports equipment and technical equipment for racquet preparation professionals. Perfect Matchis a beautifully illustrated book celebrating that history.Featuring images of players on the court alongside their words and stories, readers will bear witness to the ongoing relationship between athletes and the household name in sporting equipment. Researchers and designers also share a peek inside the manufacturing process, from raw materials to finished product.Perfect Match is a necessary book for sports fans, honoring the choice of champions playing at the world’s most prestigious badminton, tennis, pickleball, and padel competitions.

The 40-year history of the French special effects studio behind The Matrix, Blade Runner 2049, Fight Club, and more cult filmsIn 1982, during the infancy of computer animation, Pierre Buffin and Henry Seydoux sought to establish themselves in the field of special effects with BSCA (Buffin Seydoux Computer Animation). Back then, everything had to be made from scratch, from inventing the tools and building the teams to creating the first effects. In 1988, they finished a six-minute 3D animation about insects living in a computer, the first “long animation” in France. Extraordinary images rapidly began pouring out of their machines, revolutionizing the style of TV graphics, commercials, and short videos, first in France and then around the world.While BSCA ended in 1990, Buffin founded BUF in 1984, and in just a few years, it became one of the most important leaders in visual effects, responsible for the “bullet-time effect” seen in The Matrix and “camera-mapping” techniques used in Fight Club. For over 40 years, BUF has provided stunning special effects for more than 75 films—including films two through four in the Matrix franchise, Fight Club, The Dark Knight, Life of Pi, The City of Lost Children, Alexander, and Arthur and the Minimoys—and 800 commercials for leading brands—including Perrier, Levi’s, Air France, and Kenzo.For the first time, this beautifully illustrated book uncovers BUF’s trade secrets, telling the stories behind some of its collaborations and pioneering projects. Dubbed the studio “where you go when you don’t know what you want,” BUF creates the special effects that nobody else would dare attempt.

An enchanting stroll through Monaco’s mosaic of greenery, from the Princess Grace Rose Garden and the Jardin Exotique to the zen oasis of the Japanese GardenIn Monaco Puts on the Green, readers are taken on a guided tour of green-clad Monaco, with 20% of its surface area covered in public and private green spaces.Walk from one tree to another on the monolith that is the Rock of Monaco, at the foot of which exists a thousand-year-old grotto. Explore the lush Parc Paysager de Fontvieille, whose rose garden is home to 450 varieties from all over the world. Or discover the private gardens of the Prince’s Palace of Monaco and Roc Agel, whose stunning nature is rarely seen by the public.With support from Prince Albert II, Monaco is committed to the fight against deforestation and to protecting biodiversity. This book chronicles the history and evolution of the principality’s plants, with full-color photographs highlighting the green spaces’ style, beauty, and artistry.

Discover the unmatched softness, depth, and light of a millennia-old stone through the sculpted creations by luxury interiors brand Alain Ellouz ParisBefore Alain Ellouz discovered alabaster, the little-known stone was doomed to decline in popularity. But drawn to the beauty of its translucency, Ellouz aspired to elevate this extraordinary stone to the ranks of the most esteemed materials, transforming its technical obstacles into opportunities.He invented new techniques to enhance the stone’s light, creating sculptures that are not only practical but also calming and magical, destined to play a major part in a collection of decorative pieces.Written like an epic novel, Alabaster recounts the story of a fragile and unexploited treasure and the unprecedented path taken by a man who became an artist and inventor. Ellouz’s luxury brand, Alain Ellouz Paris, has pushed the material’s boundaries in lighting, ceilings, blinds, and more—retaining rough finishes, sculpting it into rounded shapes, and taking inspiration from the ancient Japanese technique Shou Sugi Ban by pairing it with burnt wood.Featuring Ellouz’s collaborations with artists and designers, Alabaster reveals the stone’s hidden beauty and potential.

Cider today—its origins, how it is made, its producers, its challenges, drinking it at the dinner table, or using it in cooking France’s orchards grow more cider apples than any other country in the world—especially in Brittany, Normandy, and the Basque Country. In Cider House, Bertrand Larcher—whose Breizh Café Farm draws on the richness of the Breton terroir to grow a thousand apple trees of 60 varieties—tells the story of this ancient beverage and the people who make it.Filled with the voices of cider producers, Cider House follows the origins of cider and its production from orchard to cellar, diving into its challenges as well as the viticultural approach to terroir, aging, special blends, and creativity. Take the advice of a sommelier, learning the language of cider and how best to taste it. Then step into the kitchen with more than 30 sweet and savory recipes that bring out the best in apples, from oysters with cider jelly and pulled pork with cider to a crépe with apple compote to cider-based cocktails.With Cider House, Larcher continues to be committed to the rural world, elevating a product of agriculture origin to the realms of gastronomy.

To mark its 80th anniversary, the iconic mountain resort of Courchevel celebrates its heritage and international prestigeThis beautiful book about Courchevel invites readers to enjoy a sensory and emotional journey at the heart of one of the most iconic destinations in the French Alps.Built around a strong concept structured between two poles—two perspectives—Inside and Outside, the book reveals and tells the story of Courchevel’s legendary dual identity. Inside celebrates a refined and authentic style of living, showcased through exceptional hotels and chalets, Michelin-starred gastronomy, and outstanding high-end craftsmanship. Outside offers an immersion in the breathtaking beauty of the landscapes and nature throughout every season. It highlights the villages, outdoor sports, the champions who forged the legend, and the personalities who have contributed to its international reputation.This coffee-table book tells a singular story: that of a destination where Savoyard heritage meets modernity, authenticity blends with glamour, and intimacy coexists with grandeur. Through spectacular visuals captured across the seasons, powerful visual narratives, and elegant writing, it invites readers to discover Courchevel in a new way—as an art of living at altitude, balancing tradition and innovation, exclusivity and emotion. Courchevel is a signature work for all those who love the mountains . . . and style.

Reborn in Provence, the ancient pistachio invites a cultural and sensory journey across a thousand years, from its far-off origins to its glowing revival under the Provençal sunIn the sunlit heart of Provence, the pistachio has found new life. This book carries you through a cultural and sensory journey, following the nut’s thousand-year path from its ancient homelands to its vibrant return to Provençal soil. Long celebrated by poets, prized for its healing virtues, and enjoyed in both sweet and savory creations, the pistachio proves as inspiring as it is delectable. Discover its stories—how it’s roasted, why it nourishes, and the place it holds in local Christmas traditions—alongside 30 recipes crafted by Michelin-starred chef Nadia Sammut. Blending history with culinary artistry, this volume celebrates a tiny nut with a remarkably enduring allure.

Immerse yourself in the rare and fascinating world of caviarAn iconic ingredient in haute cuisine, caviar inspires the world’s greatest Michelin-starred chefs, who elevate it in signature creations presented throughout these pages. Once mysterious and little known, the origins of this exceptional delicacy are presented here in their full complexity. For 50 years, the family-owned house of Kaviari has traced the journey from Caspian wild sturgeon to leading farms worldwide, from oscietra to beluga, from precise maturation to the refined practice of tasting. Black, brown, or golden, carrying subtle notes of sea, wood, or butter, each grain dissolves silkily or bursts with precision, expressing caviar’s concentrated aromas and layered flavors. With their longstanding expertise, Kaviari unveils the flavor signatures it cherishes and the pairings that best honor this extraordinary delicacy.

At Chaumont-sur-Loire, the gardens transform into vibrant works of living art, guiding visitors on a sensory exploration of time, nature, and creationThe journey begins in a majestic landscape: the gardens of the Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire, where nature, art, and history speak to one another in a continuous exchange. Through Chantal Colleu Dumond’s poetic, historically attuned text and Éric Sander’s luminous photographs, this beautifully illustrated volume offers a deeply felt and unprecedented immersion in the estate’s spectacular gardens.The book explores the temporal rhythms that define the estate’s singular gardens: the long time of the historic park, marked by towering cedars, sequoias, and expansive views; the ephemeral time of the International Garden Festival, where daring, imaginative gardens take shape each year as vibrant laboratories of creation; and the intermediate time of the Prés du Goualoup, where enduring landscape traditions—Japanese, Mediterranean, and those drawn from global cultures—continue to flourish.Sweeping photographs showcase the estate’s abundant plant life and the delicate beauty shaped by the seasons, while the Loire River gliding below lends a quiet sense of timelessness. The book offers a transformative encounter with the garden—a place where heritage, creativity, and care for the living world converge.

Baumanière stands as a world-renowned sanctuary of luxury, long cherished by celebrities, ministers, and royalty—an iconic Provençal estate where elegance, heritage, and exceptional hospitality converge in timeless harmonyThe Domaine de Baumanière was founded the same year Michelin-starred chef Jean-André Charial was born. Carried there as an infant by his grandfather, the future host of L’Oustau now marks a double milestone: his birthday and the anniversary of the estate he considers his own.In the book created for the occasion, Jean-André Charial narrates the history of this legendary estate in Les Baux-de-Provence, long favored by dignitaries, ministers, financiers, and even a visiting queen. Beginning with Raymond Thuillier’s founding of L’Oustau and continuing through Jean-André Charial’s travels, rigorous Michelin-star training, and ultimate takeover of the estate, two intertwined narratives emerge.Laurent Dupont’s magnificent photographs weave the intimate and unbreakable bonds between Baumanière and Provence, nature and cuisine, family anecdotes and the grand history of the place. In harmony with Jean-André Charial’s voice, the photographer’s keen eye evokes the garrigue’s fragrance, the cicadas’ song, and the rocks silhouetted against a cerulean sky. Baumanière appears as a unique sanctuary—serene, refined, and beautiful.

A chronicle of Ardian’s achievements and evolution as a premier French financial institution, revealing the milestones, trust, and governance underpinning its sustained global successTo mark its 30th anniversary, Ardian tells its story in a beautifully produced book that serves as a manifesto faithfully reflecting its unique journey and vision. This chronological and thematic work traces the key milestones in the development of this global and diversified firm, operating in the private markets, while highlighting the values that have driven it from the very beginning.At the heart of the narrative lies the special relationship with clients: an investment approach rooted in action, a long-term perspective and close engagement, guided by enduring trust that places people at the center of all decisions. The book also highlights the team spirit, a true pillar of Ardian’s culture, founded on high standards, loyalty, knowledge-sharing, and the strength of the collective, which is evident both internally and in its relationships with partners. It invites the reader into the “project workshop,” revealing the Ardian method—strategy, rigor, bespoke support and the creation of impactful value—illustrated through real-life case studies, key figures, and testimonials. The book also explores the pivotal decisions, major transactions, and sense of timing that have shaped the group’s growth within a constantly changing global environment.Through a series of key milestones, Ardian celebrates its successes, accolades, and the trust placed in it by an international ecosystem, thereby outlining the driving forces behind its enduring success, underpinned by a vision brought to life, sound governance, and careful preparation for the future.