In the Spirit of Monte Carlo Hardcover – October 21, 2014

This book - despite what the Amazon page says - is a lot of fluff and absolutely zero substance. It is printed on quality paper, but I wouldn't call it a "gorgeous volume..." which is how it is described; it's a relatively small book; slightly bigger than a hardcover but much smaller than a true coffee table-sized book. The book offers bite-size glimpses and bite-size narratives about tennis, the Yacht Club, he Jacques Cousteau museum, Grace Kelly, the casino, and short histories of past rulers and who vacationed there at the turn of the last century. I was very, very disappointed in this book and sorry that I purchased it. Many of the photos are in collage form which, to me, really cheapens the book and tells me that not much time was spent on trying to gather better photos. Seriously, if you prefer a travel-style, or splendid book with full page photos of Monte Carlo and life there, this is not the book to buy.

Assouline books are for rich people's coffee tables. There isn't much depth, but pretty to look at for about ten minutes. I have several "In The Spirit..." titles which are more like expensive magazines than books.You probably won't learn anything you didn't already know and the pages are filled with montages and stock photos. Still they are fun to own if you buy below the original sticker price. The Monte Carlo edition is one of the better ones.

Lovely coffee table book. Takes me back to our visit to Monaco.

It was o.k.. I have not gone through it yet.

It's fabulous. It's a book that you will be entranced with.and never tire of going back to it.

Loved the book and hope to go there someday, some way. Great armchair traveling!

Wonderful

Chic book. A great addition for anyone who enjoys this series.

Fabulous!

A very nice coffee table book. A concise pictorial history of one of my favourite countries.

Sehr schönes Buch. Wer Monaco kennt und liebt, wird auch das Buch lieben. Der Verlag ist ebenso sehr lobenswert !!

Nice table book, interesting history