Housed in a luxury linen clamshell case with a metal plaque, this spectacular tome isa sculpture in its own right.

Franois-Xavier and Claude Lalanne are one of the most creative couples of the last century, celebrated for their surrealist sculptural works. Their pieces are as functional as they are whimsical, whether its the belly of a hippopotamus hinging open to reveal a wet bar, tritones fused from unfurled leaves to form a fork, or a tangle of twigs intertwined to form a bench.

In celebration of Franois-Xavier and Claudes ever-enchanting and whimsical sculptures, this tome, part of Assouline's Ultimate collection, explores some of their most iconic pieces from their rich body of work. Author Jean-Gabriel Mitterrand, the couples longtime gallerist and friend, pens a magnificent text that traces the Lalanness meteoric rise, from their early days in Pariss Impasse Ronsin and their first show that caught the attention of gallerist Alexandre Iolas, to their lasting legacy as one of designs most inventive and poetic masters.

Complimentary white gloves and signature canvas tote bag are included with each purchase from Assouline's Ultimate Collection.