Riva Aquarama, The Ultimate Collection Assouline -Book

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Riva Aquarama, The Ultimate Collection (book) by Michael Verdon and Oliver Pilcher. 2022. New book, hardcover in a luxurious rubber-bound slipcase with a metal plate at the end. 208 pages. Over 200 illustrations. Publisher Assouline. Textes en anglais . Poids 19.85 lb / 9 kg. Dimensions : 47 x 40,65 x 8,12 cm. ISBN 9781649800657.

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

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

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

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