The coffee-table book *Casino de Monte-Carlo: The Grand Art of Gaming* celebrates the vision, beauty, and sense of possibility that have made the Casino de Monte-Carlo legendary, as well as the role it continues to play in shaping Monaco’s identity.
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The Casino de Monte-Carlo is much more than just a legendary gambling venue. It is the place where modern Monte-Carlo was born: an architectural landmark, a social hub, and an enduring symbol of Monegasque elegance. The Casino, conceived and designed in the nineteenth century by several renowned architects, including Charles Garnier, has helped this Mediterranean city become one of the world’s most celebrated destinations.
The Assouline coffee-table book *Casino de Monte-Carlo: The Grand Art of Gaming* tells the story of that transformation and of the visionaries who understood that the casino’s success would depend on much more than just spinning a wheel. Under the leadership of businessman and real estate developer François Blanc, it became the center of a new lifestyle, surrounded by grand hotels, gardens, performances, festivities, and refined leisure activities.
The book *Casino de Monte-Carlo: The Grand Art of Gaming* celebrates the vision, beauty, and sense of possibility that have made the Casino de Monte-Carlo legendary, as well as the role it continues to play in shaping Monaco’s identity.
The book, written by Charlotte Lubert-Notari, heritage manager at the Société des Bains de Mer in Monte Carlo, takes the reader on a tour of the building’s most remarkable spaces, from the monumental Atrium and the Salle Europe to the Salon Rose, the Salle des Amériques, the Salle Blanche, and much more. Historical photographs from the archives of the Société des Bains de Mer capture the glamorous international atmosphere of Monaco throughout the 20th century, while contemporary images bring the story into the present and showcase a living monument that continues to welcome visitors from around the world.
Specifications
Title: Casino de Monte-Carlo: The Grand Art of Gaming
Author: Charlotte Lubert-Notari
Publisher: Assouline
Size: 250 x 330 x 50 mm
Size: 220 pages
Weight: 2.2 kg
Language: English
Material: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781649807533
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