Riva Aquarama, The Ultimate Collection (book)

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Riva Aquarama, The Ultimate Collection (book) by Michael Verdon and Oliver Pilcher. 2022. Brand new, bound in a luxurious rubber clamshell slipcase with metal endplate. 208 pages. 200+ illustrations. Publisher Assouline. Text in English. 19.84 lbs. Large format: W 16 x L 18.5 x D 3.2 inches.

When it comes to glamour and style on the seas, nothing is more captivating than the Aquarama. Designed by the legendary Carlo Riva, this wooden motorboat has become an icon of Italian design and the book Riva Aquarama, celebrates its 60th anniversary. Loved for its clean lines, mahogany, gleaming chrome details and robin’s egg blue and cream upholstery, the Aquarama reflected the optimism of the dolce vita of early 1960s Italy; It is impossible to imagine the sparkling French Riviera and the coasts of Europe without evoking endless summers spent lounging on the stern of the boat under the warm summer sun and the gentle roar of the engine as the Aquarama cuts through the waves.

The Riva icon enjoyed mythical status and was adored by movie stars, heads of state and royalty: Brigitte Bardot, Elizabeth Taylor, Gunter Sachs and the royal family of Monaco, among others, were all enchanted by the Aquarama’s charm. Of the approximately 760 Aquaramas built in the Sarnico shipyard, Riva experts estimate that around 650 still exist, which only adds to the boat’s legendary status.

But more than just a trophy, the Aquarama is fiercely loved by its owners and enthusiasts: it is not just a boat, it is the realization of a dream. In this exceptional tribute to the Aquarama, author Michael Verdon tells the story of this legendary boat and brings to life its dolce vita charm.

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