When it comes to glamour and high style at sea, there is nothing more captivating than the Aquarama. The wooden speedboat conceived by the legendary Carlo Riva has become an icon of Italian design, and the Riva Aquarama book, edited by Assouline, celebrates its 60th anniversary. Beloved for its clean lines, mahogany, shimmering chrome details and distinctive robin's egg blue and cream upholstery, the Aquarama reflected the dolce vita-optimism of early 1960s Italy; it is impossible to imagine the glittering Côte d'Azur and the shores of Europe without visions of endless summers lounging on the back of the boat in the warm summer sun, and the gentle roar of the engine as the Aquarama cuts through the surf.
The Riva icon enjoyed mythical status and was beloved by movie stars, heads of state and royalty - everyone from Brigitte Bardot, Elizabeth Taylor, Gunter Sachs and the royal family of Monaco, among countless other celebrities, has been enchanted by the magic of Aquarama. Of the approximately 760 completed Aquaramas made at the Sarnico shipyard, Riva experts estimate that some 650 remain, which only adds to the boat's legendary status. But more than just a trophy, the Aquarama is much loved by owners and enthusiasts alike - it is not just a boat, but the realization of a dream. In this extraordinary tribute to the Aquarama, author Michael Verdon tells the story of the legendary boat and brings its dolce vita charm to life. The book is also offered in a special edition, presented in a luxurious mahogany box created to express the beauty of the Aquarama's magnificent hull. This special edition offers owners, collectors and enthusiasts a piece of the Riva dream.
The book has 208 pages and is written in English.
The dimensions are W 50.5 x L 55.4 x D 9 cm.
