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They say you can’t judge a book by its cover, but Prosper Assouline has proven that old adage wrong.

The Moroccan-born, Paris-raised tastemaker founded his publishing company, Assouline, more than 20 years ago with his wife, Martine — and the pages of their exquisite tomes on art, travel and fashion are every bit as inspiring as their striking jackets.

Now the stylish New York-based couple has branched out into bespoke libraries, curating the assortment at Hudson Hotel’s Library Bar and the Shephard building in Greenwich Village.

They’ve also designed the three-floor Hemingway Tower, opening later this year at the Surf Club in Miami.

Here’s a look at a few of Prosper’s must-haves from around the world.

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"My travel partner. I've tried all the headphones and these offer the best sound quality." Master & Dynamic x Assouline headphones, $495 at AssoulineMaster & Dynamic x Assouline
"Our first illustrated novel [released in January]! The start of the new collection." "Manhattan's Babe" by Frédéric Beigbeder, $35 at AssoulineAssouline
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"My lifetime fragrance. It used to be called 'Bois Noir' and was exclusively sold at rue Cambon in Paris." "Égoïste" eau de toilette spray, $92 (3.4 oz.) at ChanelChanel
"Orlando designed bespoke hats for me, playing with mixing colors and fabrics." Worth & Worth by Orlando Palacios "Black Ash" beaver-fur felt hat, $950 at Hat ShopWorth & Worth
"The best! I love this brand -- it is a French family company." "Eclat Naturel" hairstyling cream, $46 at Leonor GreylEclat Naturel
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"My best birthday gift! The pen has many lacquer layers, it is the best of Japanese craftsmanship." Namiki "Emperor Vermilion Urushi" fountain pen, $1,600 at NibsNamiki
"My first printed scarf was gifted to me by Gilles Bensimon. Since then it's been my favorite, I always have it on." Cashmere-and-silk scarf, $720 at HermesHermes
"To not lose my keys! And because this is the least expensive item at Tiffany!" U-shaped key ring in sterling silver, $180 at TiffanyTiffany
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"Written by the best sommelier in the world, it required two years of research. The wooden clamshell is made by hand. Each page and each wine label was glued by hand." "The Impossible Collection of Wine" by Enrico Bernardo, $845 at AssoulineAssouline
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