When it comes to glamour and high style on the seas, there‚Äôs nothing more captivating than the Aquarama. Dreamed up by the legendary Carlo Riva, the run-about wooden speedboat has become an icon of Italian design and the Riva Aquarama book, edited by Assouline, celebrates its 60th Anniversary.

The Riva icon enjoyed a mythical status and was beloved by movie stars, heads of state and royalty‚Äîeveryone from Brigitte Bardot, Elizabeth Taylor, Gunter Sachs and the royal family of Monaco, among countless other luminaries, have been enchanted by the Aquarama‚Äôs spell. Of the about 760 completed Aquaramas made in the Sarnico shipyard, Riva experts estimate around 650 are still in existence, which only adds to the boat‚Äôs legendary status. But more than just a trophy, the Aquarama is fiercely beloved by its owners and enthusiasts alike‚Äîit‚Äôs not just a boat, but the realization of a dream. In this exceptional tribute to the Aquarama, author Michael Verdon tells the story of the legendary boat and brings to life its dolce vita charm. The book is also offered in a special edition, presented in a luxury mahogany box that is crafted to express the beauty of the Aquarama‚Äôs magnificent hull. This special edition offers owners, collectors and enthusiasts alike a piece of the Riva dream.

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