Neiman's Christmas Book Features Bespoke Library by Assouline

NEW YORK, NY - The Christmas season is here, and Assouline recently announced its inclusion in the iconic Neiman Marcus annual Christmas Book, featuring nine of the most indulgent fantasy gifts imaginable for ladies and gentlemen who have everything.

This year in its Christmas Book, Neiman Marcus unveils the Assouline Custom-Built Library as one of the nine Fantasy Gifts-offering the ultimate enriching addition to your home: a bespoke library. From floor to ceiling and wall to wall, every nuance of this room will reflect Assouline's brilliant style-through custom carpeting, objets d'art, and beautifully framed prints-as well as your own intellectual viewpoint.

When the decor is complete, the shelves will be lined with a one-of-a-kind Assouline collection, consisting of 250 current and vintage volumes in the genre of your choice. Enjoy published works from the world's foremost artists, photographers, writers, architects, interior designers, fashion designers, and culinary masters.

With the purchase of the Assouline Custom-Built Library, Neiman Marcus will donate $2,500 to First Book, an award-winning nonprofit organization that provides access to new books for children in need throughout the U.S. and Canada.

What is included:
- Custom Curated Assouline Library shelves with 250 books total (10' x 6.5' x 15')
- Custom Didot Carpet
- 30 Vintage Collection books
- 2 Modigliani-style Sculpture bookends
- 1 Century Lamp Table
- 2 Antique Director Chairs
- 1 Didot Cashmere Throw
- Lacquer and Bronze Coffee Table
- 1 Plaza Brass Floor Lamp
- 5 Jean-Michel Berts Photographic Collection prints (21' x 27')
- 6 pieces of Select Vintage Objets d'art
- Custom 3-seat Century Sofa

The 2011 Neiman Marcus Christmas Book features a selection of Fantasy Gifts that offer once-in-a-lifetime experiences and evoke beauty, culinary perfection, and whimsy.

This year up to eight charities will benefit from the sale of Fantasy Gifts featured in the 2011 Christmas Book. The 2011 featured charities include First Book, Water.org, the Double H Ranch, Stone Barns Center, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, The Breast Cancer Research Foundation, amfAR, and Big Brothers Big Sisters.

Other Fantasy Gifts in the Christmas Book include:
- Dancing Fountains from WET
- Neiman Marcus-Edition Hacker-Craft Speedboat
- Daytrip to Stone Barns Farm
- International Flower Show Tour, Arranged by Jetway Private Air
- Johnny Walker Private Scotch Tasting
- Dream Folly
- Tom Burr Table-Tennis Table
- The 2012 Ferrari FF, Bespoke For Neiman Marcus

For additional information about the Neiman Marcus Christmas book, call 1-877-9NM-GIFT.

Renowned for its highly original graphic concept, Assouline books and luxury gift items are works of art that capture culture and bring it to life. The spirit and savoir-faire of the company have contributed to the creation of a unique and eclectic, chic and elegant brand that is immediately identifiable.

Assouline has published over one thousand titles across international markets on subjects including fashion, art, architecture and design, gastronomy, photography, travel, and viticulture.

Assouline books have been translated into more than ten languages and are distributed in the most exclusive retail destinations worldwide, including Saks Fifth Avenue; Bergdorf Goodman; Sotheby's; and Harvey Nichols, Dubai. ASSOULINE boutique locations include Paris; ASSOULINE at The Plaza Hotel in New York City; ASSOULINE at Crystals at CityCenter in Las Vegas; ASSOULINE Books, Gifts & Gallery at South Coast Plaza; ASSOULINE Istanbul; and most recently, ASSOULINE at Liberty in London.