Opus Windfall… ‘Superbooks’ pass $2,000
Question: What do Vivienne Westwood, Muhammad Ali and molecular gastronomist Heston Blumenthal have in common? Answer: Superbooks!
Despite the credit crunch, an entire industry has sprung up to cater to an increasing number of customers willing to spend thousands of pounds on luxury books from the shelves of the world’s most exclusive shops. — (Via The Independent)
At the heart of this trend are two key publishers, Taschen, and Kraken Opus
While Taschen has been well-known in this space for some time, Kraken Opus is an interesting new contender, moving from a specialty in super-luxury sports publications, to a much broader remit.