Swans, Legends of the Jet Society - Hardcover

Conjuring images of exotic global destinations and golden beaches, clandestine rendezvous on opulent yachts, and star-studded parties in palatial mansions, the words jet set were once the epitome of soigne worldly glamour. Swans: Legends of the Jet Society captures the spirit of this world, the last vestiges of a leisured and cultivated age, a world of taste and culture, elegance and beauty. From bygone aristocracy to modern mega-wealthy moguls, this stunning volume regales with escapades of travel, money, romance, and adventure. By Nicholas foulkes"

British historian, author, and journalist Nicholas Foulkes is cofounder and editor in chief of Finch's Quarterly Review, luxury editor of British GQ, and contributing editor to Financial Times's How to Spend It and Vanity Fair. His other books for Assouline include High Society: The History of America's Upper Class (2008), Bals: Legendary Costume Balls of the Twentieth Century (2011), and Nardi (2012).