Travel | Assouline Swans: Legends Of The Jet Society

Once The Epitome Of Soigné Worldly Glamour, The Words “Jet Set” Conjure Images Of Exotic Global Destinations And Golden Beaches; Clandestine Rendezvous On Opulent Yachts; Star-Studded Parties In Palatial Mansions, The Women In Couture Gowns And Glittering Jewels, The Men In Debonair Tuxedos. The People Of The Jet Set Were The Last Vestiges Of A Leisured And Cultivated Age, A World Of Taste And Culture, Elegance And Beauty.

Swans: Legends Of The Jet Society Captures The Spirit Of This World, In Which Today’S Technology Was The Stuff Of Science Fiction, When Foreign Travel Was The Preserve Of A Privileged Cosmopolitan Few. From Bygone Aristocracy To Modern Mega-Wealthy Moguls, This Stunning Volume Regales With Escapades Of Travel, Money, Sex, And Adventure. These Are The Legends Of The Jet Set—Tales Of Glamour, Excitement, And Exclusivity.