ASSOULINE

Mexico City Book In Blue

Imported, China. By Aleph Molinari and Anfisa Vrubel. Hardcover. 312 pages. Imprint: Assouline. This item cannot be gift-boxed. Measurements: Width: 9.75in / 25cm Height: 13in / 33cm Depth: 1.5in / 3.5cm

blue/multicolour hardback non-fiction 312 pages 25 x 33 x 5.8 cm ISBN: 9781649802514

Travelogue presenting Mexico City, Mexico, by Aleph Molinari and Anfisa Vrubel. · Linen hardcover · 200+ illustrations · 312 pages · Language: English · Publishing date: December 2023 · H13 x W10 x D1.5 / 2.5 kg ISBN: 9781649802514

A cacophony of sights, sounds and tastes, Mexico City is an immersive experience for every sense. It's all captured in Assouline's 'Mexico City', a colorful account of the ongoing tale of a metropolis paved with rich legends and mythologies, and no shortage of inspiration, with its vibrant avenues and side streets, markets and museums. Authored by Aleph Molinari, the volume explores the city's origins, going back to the fourteenth century, its surrounding volcanoes and ubiquitous gardens. An indigenous pre-Hispanic past mingles with examples of colonial architecture across pages that also shine a light on the use of local materials in the creation of a Spanish-baroque aesthetic, which come together to create a unique style. It's all presented alongside cultural landmarks like Diego Rivera’s Anahuacalli Museum and architect Juan O’Gorman’s Cave House, as well as cinematic backdrops that have drawn Mexico's top filmmakers, like Alejandro González Iñárritu, Alfonso Cuarón and Michel Franco, for a compelling story of Mexico City's past and present.

With a history dating back to the fourteenth century, Mexico City blends indigenous pre-Hispanic roots with colonial architecture and Spanish-baroque influences. This unique fusion, crafted from local materials like cantera and tezontle, inspires artists and architects alike. Iconic structures like Diego Rivera's Anahuacalli Museum and Juan O'Gorman's Cave House proudly embody the city's rich history. Today, Mexico City serves as a vibrant backdrop for renowned filmmakers such as Alejandro González Iñárritu, Alfonso Cuarón, and Michel Franco. Discover a city of wonders, where history and creativity come to life.