Madrid Chic Coffee Table Book

The Madrid Chic coffee table book offers an intimate portrait of Spain's capital through original photography by Oliver Pilcher, capturing the city's renowned golden light and architectural character. Curated by Madrid expert Cristina Carrillo de Albornoz, it weaves together poetic accounts from Ernest Hemingway, Antonio Machado, and Pablo Neruda with insights from contemporary figures such as Pedro Almodóvar and Baroness Carmen Thyssen-Bornemisza. Artworks by Velázquez and Goya are placed alongside creations by modern artists including Jaume Plensa and Oscar Mariné, spanning the city's cultural range from historic aristocracy to emerging talent. Part of Assouline's Chic Series, the volume covers gastronomy, architecture, and cultural expression across Madrid's most notable spaces.