This giftable book explores the fascinating history of Aspen, Colorado - from its humble beginnings as a 19th-century mining camp to its present-day status as a feted getaway spot for A-list celebrities.This giftable book explores the fascinating history of Aspen, Colorado - from its humble beginnings as a 19th-century mining camp to its present-day status as a feted getaway spot for A-list celebrities. Founded in Paris in 1994 by Prosper and Martine Assouline, Assouline is the first luxury brand on culture. It began with the desire to create a new, contemporary style of book, using the couple's experienced eye for visually rich stories and compelling narratives, and has expanded to cover over 1,700 titles.