Brigitte Bardot: Intimate - Assouline Coffee Table Book

"The most intimate journey into the life of an icon – captured by a friend who knew her like no one else."

Brigitte Bardot: Intimate is a tender tribute to the legendary French actress, style icon, and passionate animal advocate Brigitte Bardot. This exclusive edition from Assouline reveals a remarkable discovery: a suitcase filled with never-before-seen negatives, uncovered in the attic of Jicky Dussart  renowned photographer and one of Bardot’s dearest friends.

More than 200 intimate photographs show Bardot as she was rarely captured: spontaneous, vulnerable, and raw. From sun-drenched days in Saint-Tropez to quiet moments in her beloved La Madrague, far from the spotlight. Dancing, singing, surrounded by friends and animals – these images offer a rare glimpse into the life of a woman who was much more than just an icon.

In close collaboration with Bardot herself, French author Fabrice Gaignault has written a deeply personal and unfiltered narrative to accompany the photographs. Her own voice echoes throughout the pages – free, tender, and filled with memory. The result is a book that both moves and captivates – a heartfelt look back at an extraordinary life.

Features:

• Dimensions: W 10 cm x L 13 cm x D 1.5 cm (ideal as a coffee table or display piece)

• Page count: 272 with over 200 previously unpublished photographs

• Deluxe linen hardcover

• Text by Fabrice Gaignault and photography by Jicky Dussart
  

• Weight: 5.72 lb

An Icon, Rediscovered

With its refined design and emotional depth, Brigitte Bardot: Intimate is more than a photo book, it is a time capsule of memories, friendship, and authentic beauty. An essential addition to any collection, and a source of inspiration for those who cherish iconic figures, evocative images, and stories that linger.