- Order number: V128027
The Fontainebleau hotel in Miami Beach, a creation by architect Morris Lapidus that opened its doors in 1954, remains an enduring architectural masterpiece embodying the confidence and style of postwar America. With its grand fourteen-story, 550-room edifice, sweeping vistas of the Atlantic Ocean, and a guest list filled with luminaries like Frank Sinatra and Marilyn Monroe, the Fontainebleau swiftly became a sensation and a lasting emblem of opulence. Groucho Marx famously christened it the "Eighth Wonder of the World." Today, in an extension of its storied legacy, the Fontainebleau is embarking on a western journey with a sister property in Las Vegas, poised to redefine luxury once more. The captivating story is vividly chronicled in "Forever Fontainebleau," authored by Stephen Wallis and enriched by the breathtaking photography of Peter Arnell, offering a glimpse into the hotel's illustrious history and its promising future.
Stephen Wallis is a writer and editor based in New York City, with a distinguished career that has included leadership roles at prominent magazines such as Architectural Digest and Departures. He serves as the consulting features editor for Galerie, where he explores topics ranging from design, architecture, and art to travel and other cultural subjects in his writing.Peter Eric Arnell is a renowned brand and design expert, as well as an author and photographer. He is the founder, chairman, and chief creative officer of PETERARNELL, known for his transformative work with some of the world's most prestigious companies, including Chrysler, Pepsi-Cola, Reebok, Donna Karan, Unilever, Fontainebleau, and many more. With over four decades of experience, Arnell has been a pioneer in creating, shaping, and rejuvenating brands, corporations, institutions, and communities.
"If you create the stage setting and it is grand, everyone who enters will play their part."
- Number of pages: 220
- Number of Illustrations: over 100
- Language: English
- Released in: February 2024
- Size: W 23.4 x L 30.7 x D 3 cm
- Weight: 1.6 kg
- Further features: Silk hardcover
- ISBN: 9781649802439
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