The America’s Cup now has a coffee table book worthy of the event’s grandeur, history, and innovation. Published by TASCHEN in collaboration with Louis Vuitton, the America’s Cup Coffee Table Book brings 170 years of competitive sailing to life in a format as spectacular as the race itself.
This is no ordinary book. It’s a celebration of the oldest international sporting competition in the world, presented through 564 lavishly designed pages. From the inaugural race in 1851 to the 37th edition in 2024, the book charts the transformation of the America’s Cup from a gentlemanly regatta to a fiercely competitive, high-tech global event.
Edited by veteran sports journalist Giuseppe (Pino) Allievi, the book reflects six years of research and storytelling. The result is a compelling mix of untold tales, rare photographs, technical schematics, and first-hand accounts. The publication is packed with insights into the teams, the owners, the skippers, and the cutting-edge yachts that define the Cup’s relentless push for victory.
Three versions of the America’s Cup Coffee Table Book are available. Each one is built to impress, both as an archival piece and as a striking object of design.
The General Edition offers the complete story at a more accessible price point. This version includes the same in-depth content, imagery, and design flourishes, but without the added collectability. It’s ideal for sailing enthusiasts, history buffs, or anyone interested in the intersection of sport, art, and technology.
The Collector’s Edition, limited to just 825 numbered copies, lifts the bar significantly. Designed by acclaimed industrial designer Marc Newson, this edition features a custom case made from real cotton sailcloth. It also includes a metal closure system designed by Louis Vuitton, a nod to the sport’s iconic branding. The book itself weighs in at 7.65 kg, with silver-edged pages and a large-format layout—measuring 33 x 43 cm—that showcases the photography and diagrams in stunning detail.
For the ultimate collector, the Art Edition pushes even further. Limited to only 175 copies and signed by Marc Newson, this version includes all the features of the Collector’s Edition, plus a carbon fibre bookstand designed by Newson himself. The stand evokes the keel of a racing yacht—subtle, sculptural, and deeply connected to the world of high-performance sailing. At nearly a metre tall and weighing 9.8 kg, it turns the book into a true exhibition piece.
Newson’s design work across both limited editions pays tribute to the technology and aesthetics of modern America’s Cup racing. It’s more than packaging. It’s part of the storytelling—linking the book’s tactile qualities to the sport’s innovation and style. That design sensibility aligns perfectly with Louis Vuitton, whose connection with the Cup dates back to 1983 and includes induction into the America’s Cup Hall of Fame.
This is the first time the America’s Cup has been documented with such ambition. Unlike typical race reports or annual reviews, the America’s Cup Coffee Table Book aims to be definitive. It honours the race’s long-standing traditions while embracing its transformation into a spectacle of speed, money, and advanced marine engineering.
What sets this publication apart is its dual nature. It’s both historical record and artistic expression. It blends facts and feats with emotion and design. Readers will discover the drama behind the victories, the personalities who shaped the competition, and the evolution of the boats that defy gravity on foils.
The America’s Cup is known for its extremes—extreme talent, extreme rivalry, and extreme innovation. This book follows suit. It doesn’t shy away from scale or ambition. Instead, it mirrors the event’s very essence: bold, beautiful, and built to last.
For those who follow the Cup, the America’s Cup Coffee Table Book is a chance to revisit its greatest moments in unprecedented depth. For newcomers, it’s a perfect entry point into the world’s most storied yacht race. It belongs in the home of any serious sailing fan—or anyone who appreciates craftsmanship, design, and sport at its highest level.
While this publication isn’t a retail pitch, it’s worth knowing these editions exist. They represent a unique tribute to one of the world’s most prestigious competitions, made possible by the combined efforts of Louis Vuitton, TASCHEN, and the sport’s many visionaries.
In short: the America’s Cup Coffee Table Book doesn’t just tell the story—it becomes part of it.
