Each bookstore will act as a concierge, recommending "the book you should read now" to FASHION HEADLINE readers. Every Friday, Daikanyama T-Site (17-5 Sarugaku-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo) will introduce a book selected by the bookstore.

■ "The Aman Legend: Founder Adrian Zecca and the Resort Revolution" by Yamaguchi Yumi

Aman Resorts is a hotel chain that has expanded primarily in Southeast Asia, is loved by celebrities around the world, and has established a status as a symbol of wealth. When it opened in 1988, it did no advertising whatsoever, and its existence was passed down like legend only through word of mouth among a select few.

It was actually Aman Resorts that made Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa's "infinity pool" famous overnight. In Japan, Aman Tokyo opened in 2014, and the opening of The Café by Aman in its annex in June 2015 has recently attracted much attention, with Aman Kyoto scheduled to open in September of the same year.

Founder Adrian Zecca's goal was not to become a hospitality company, but a lifestyle business. And it is precisely because Aman offers a wide range of proposals, rather than just one style, that its hotels have taken root in places around the world and delight us. This completely non-fiction book is a fascinating read, taking you on a journey through the evolution of Asian resorts.

[Book Information]
"The Aman Legend: Founder Adrian Zecca and the Resort Revolution"
Author: Yumi Yamaguchi
Publisher: Bungeishunju
Language: Japanese
Softcover / 382 pages / 190x136x32mm
Publication: April 2013
Price: 2,106 yen (tax included)