ASSOULINE

Palm Springs Book Palm Springs In Multi

Imported, China. By Sheila Hamilton. Hardcover. 200 pages. Imprint: Assouline. Measurements: Width: 9.75in / 25cm Height: 13in / 33cm Depth: 2in / 5cm

Synonymous with mid-century modern architecture and the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival; Palm Springs is an oasis in California’s Sonoran Desert. With forecasts of sunshine and warm weather year-round; Palm Springs attracts golfers; celebrities; and wellness enthusiasts. A living architectural museum; the city champions the stars of the mid-century modern movement; such as Richard Neutra and Albert Frey. A pastel playground for revelers and those with eccentric tastes. A reprieve for those seeking to connect with nature; on spectacular display in nearby Joshua Tree National Park.The region is always evolving; finding inventive ways to merge the retro vibe with the interests of the present. Step back into the heyday of the 1960s and ’70s; exploring the haunts of the Rat Pack and Marilyn Monroe. Then jump to the contemporary land-art exhibition of “Desert X; which showcases cutting-edge installations. Palm Springs is a time-bending destination that is; to put it simply; fun. This desert oasis is brought to life through its colorful inhabitants and bold style. In the pages of Palm Springs; discover the paradise that Frank Sinatra called home for more than fifty years.