From The Straits Times    |

Do you often find yourself gripped by wanderlust? One way to sate your appetite for travel is to add these these imaginative illustrated books from Louis Vuitton to your bookshelf.

Featuring the evocative watercolour illustrations of four artists, the Louis Vuitton Travel Books series might just inspire you to take your next trip sooner than you’d planned.

See the world’s cities anew with Louis Vuitton Travel Books
Louis Vuitton Travel Books. ALL IMAGES: LOUIS VUITTON

Available for $86 each, the hardcover books from the Louis Vuitton Travel Books series depict the enigmatic statues at Easter Island, along with the city sights and sounds of New York, Paris and London.

Congolese artist Cheri Samba’s illustrations capture Paris through the eyes of a curious visitor. Picturing the wonderment and fond remembrance of that first visit to Paris, Samba’s illustrations are covered in romantic pinks and blues.

See the world’s cities anew with Louis Vuitton Travel Books
Louis Vuitton Travel Books: Paris by Cheri Samba

Japanese artist Natsko Seki, on the other hand, wanted to show “everyday scenes” in her book on London. Set against the city’s most iconic monuments and sights, her vibrant collages use a pop art-inspired style that’s fun to browse through.

See the world’s cities anew with Louis Vuitton Travel Books
Louis Vuitton Travel Books: London by Natsko Seki

Similarly, Jean-Philippe Delhomme wanted to portray the spirit of New York with its familiar sights of bistros and busy streets. To this French artist, the “strong lights and shadows” of the city make even the mundane sights of “people passing through” visually remarkable.

See the world’s cities anew with Louis Vuitton Travel Books
Louis Vuitton Travel Books: New York by Jean-Philippe Delhomme

If you’re into more atmospheric scenes, pick up Daniel Arsham’s book on Easter Island. After mulling over the strange sights he saw, the American artist painted immense landscapes and the enigmatic Easter Island statues in monochromatic watercolour.

See the world’s cities anew with Louis Vuitton Travel Books
Louis Vuitton Travel Books: Easter Island by Daniel Arsham

Signed limited edition copies are also stocked in store, with prices available upon request.  

WATCH ARTIST NATSKO SEKI DISCUSS HER LONDON BOOK FOR LOUIS VUITTON:

 

Get the Louis Vuitton Travel Books for $86 each at the Louis Vuitton Island Maison, #B1-38, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore 018972.

For more information, go to http://www.louisvuitton.com and follow Louis Vuitton on Facebook and Twitter for more updates.

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