Having forged careers in fashion and design, Prosper and Martine Assouline founded a publishing house in Paris based around the French idea of 'savoir vivre', which translates roughly as 'knowing how to live'. Now based in New York, Assouline produces coveted books in collaboration with the world's foremost artists, photographers, architects, designers and culinary masters. With volumes delving into culture, fashion, travel and beyond that are as beautifully presented as they are thought-provoking, they're the perfect addition to any coffee table collection.