Best Coffee Table Books

?A wanderlustwhetting cabinet of curiosities on paper.? ?New York Times Praised as the ?bestest travel guide ever? (Mary Roach) and ?a joy to read and reread? (Neil Gaiman), Atlas Obscura is a phenomenon of travel books: ?Odds are you won?t get past three pages without being amazed? (San Francisco Chronicle). It rocketed to the top of bestseller...

Mark Twain, Alice Walker, Haruki Murakami, Ursula K. Le Guin?this volume celebrates 45 famous authors who have shared their homes and hearts with furry feline friends. The photographs and stories in Writers and Their Cats capture the special bond between wordsmith and mouser. From the sixtoed kitties who still inhabit the Ernest Hemingway Home and...

Atari is one of the most recognized names in the world. Since its formation in 1972, the company pioneered hundreds of iconic titles including Asteroids, Centipede, and Missile Command. In addition to hundreds of games created for arcades, home video systems, and computers, original artwork was specially commissioned to enhance the Atari experience...

Not just a look at the art of record cover design Record covers are a sign of our life and times. Like the music on the discs, they address such issues as love, life, death, fashion, and rebellion. For music fans the covers are the expression of a period, of a particular time in their lives. Many are works of art and have become as famous as th...

60 Years in Space with NASAJourney through the U.S. space program?s fascinating pictorial historyOn October 1, 1958, the world?s first civilian space agency opened for business as an emergency response to the Soviet Union?s launch of Sputnik a year earlier. Within a decade, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, universally known as NAS...

Rihanna invites you into her world with this stunning visual autobiography.From her Barbados childhood to her worldwide tours, from iconic fashion moments to private time with friends and family, the book showcases intimate photographs of her life as an artist, performer, designer, and entrepreneur. Many of these images have never before been publi...

Few objects combine function, elegance, and status as well as a wristwatch. One's choice of chronograph reveals a great deal because it shows the value we place on the most precious resource of alltime. A blend of precise mechanics, craftsmanship, fine materials, and innovation distinguishes the truly superlative examples. In "The Watch Book," rea...

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Acclaimed artist Andrew DeGraff has created beautiful handpainted maps of all your favorite films, from King Kong and North by Northwest to The Princess Bride, Fargo, Pulp Fiction, even The Breakfast Clubwith the routes of major characters charted in meticulous cartographic detail. Follow Marty McFly through the Hill Valley of 1985, 1955, and 19...

The motorcycle is back! Similar to the fresh contemporary scene that has established itself around bicycles in the last few years, the motorcycle is currently undergoing an aesthetic rebirth. A young subculture worldwide is discovering the motorcycle as an expression of its personality and creativity. The Ride explores motorcycle riding as it is me...

Capri, a resort island dating back to the height of the Roman Empire, has long been an extraordinary destination full of ancient charm. Cherished by everyone from physician Axel Munthe, who recommended its clean air to his patients as a cure for bronchitis; to film director JeanLuc Godard as the setting for his 1963 film Contempt; to literary icon...

From the authors of the bestselling and genredefining cocktail book  Death & Co ,  Cocktail Codex  is a comprehensive primer on the craft of mixing drinks that employs the authors’ unique “root cocktails” approach to give drinkmakers of every level the tools to understand, execute, and improvise both classic a...

Fall blooms for an explosion of color in the garden.The dahlia is a fabulous cutting flower for the home garden. Cut one bloom, and ten more appear on the plant. Blooming late summer to the first frost of autumn, this native of Mexico provides explosions of color in home gardens. The author's commentary unearths the dahlia from its Aztec origins an...

An indepth exploration spanning 800 years of the art, essence, and enduring impact of the Japanese garden.The most comprehensive exploration of the art of the Japanese garden published to date, this book covers more than eight centuries of the history of this important genre. Author and garden designer Sophie Walker brings fresh insight to this su...

In The New Black Vanguard: Photography between Art and Fashion, curator and critic Antwaun Sargent addresses a radical transformation taking place in fashion and art today. The featuring of the Black figure and Black runway and cover models in the media and art has been one marker of increasingly inclusive fashion and art communities. More critical...

Give the gift of the National Parks with this beautiful coffee table book: the most complete photography book about all the 62 US National Parks, and the only one with location notes for each photograph. Winner of 10 national book awards. QT Luong has updated and expanded his national parks book by adding 28 more pages, 32 new locations, and revisi...

New York Times bestselling author and popular lifestyle blogger Erin Gates shares everything you need to know about designing a beautifully stylish?yet practical and functional?family home through candid advice, inspirational ideas, and lessons learned.Loved by her readers for her chic interior designs and frank and funny revelations about life beh...

"[A] book that mankind has been hungering for, a book that isnow and forevera shining beacon of wonder, a titanic tribute to talent unleashed" Stan Lee Discover the essential facts about Marvel Comics' timeless heroes such as Captain America, SpiderMan, and Iron Man, and villains like Thanos, Loki, and Kingpin.Keep up with the everexpanding...

A stunning celebration of movement and dance in hundreds of breathtaking photographs by the creative team behind NYC Dance Project. The Art of Movement is an exquisite collection of photographs by wellknown dance photographers Ken Browar and Deborah Ory that capture the movement, flow, energy, and grace of many of the most accomplished dancers in ...

A mighty history: Building the House of Ideas From the very first issue of pulp impresario Martin Goodman's Marvel Comics in 1939, the comic book creators of Marvel's Golden Age flipped the traditional Fantasy, script by placing the inhuman and the invincible into the real world. With the likes of the fiery android Human Torch, vengeful sea prince S...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The first published collection of photographs by the icon of street style, bringing together favorites published in The New York Times alongside neverbeforeseen work across five decades. "A dazzling kaleidoscope from the gaze of an artist who saw beauty at every turn."Andr Leon TalleyBill Cunningham's photography ca...

Chinatown Pretty features beautiful portraits and heartwarming stories of trendsetting seniors across six Chinatowns.Andria Lo and Valerie Luu have been interviewing and photographing Chinatown's most fashionable elders on their blog and Instagram, Chinatown Pretty, since 2014.Chinatown Pretty is a signature style worn by pòh pohs (grandmas) and g...

ONE OF AMAZON'S BEST ART & PHOTOGRAPHY BOOKS 0F 2018AN NPR AND PITCHFORK BEST MUSIC BOOK OF 2018 PICKONE OF TIME'S 25 BEST PHOTOBOOKS OF 2018NEW YORK TIMES, ASSOCIATED PRESS, WALLSTREET JOURNA L, ROLLING STONE, AND CHICAGO SUN HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE PICK The perfect gift for music and photography fans, an inside look at the work of hiphop photographer...

Following the successes of both Beaches and Escape, Gray Malin turns his unique eye to the coasts, beaches, and landscapes of Italy. From the sparkling blue waters of the Amalfi Coast to the dramatic coastal scenery of Cinque Terre, Gray Malin: Italy captures and celebrates many of the country?s most famous and beloved destinations. Inspired by Mal...

This cheeky seek and find features illustrated scenes from the life of a modern gal?from brunch with friends to shopping for succulents?with clever and funny challenges on every page. Lenny Letter contributor Sally Nixon combines the nostalgia of visual puzzles with smart, contemporary content for a fresh and charming gift....

Since its discovery as a desirable destination in the 1930s, Ibiza has been an escape: for artists and intellectuals fleeing oppression, Hollywood stars seeking privacy, hippies during the Summer of Love, and eighties rock stars like Pink Floyd and Freddie Mercury. Today, many come for the explosive house music scene, which thrives in clubs like Pa...

A photographic journey through the history of this epic city Samuel Johnson famously said that: ?When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life.? London?s remarkable history, Architecture,, landmarks, streets, style, cool, swagger, and stalwart residents are pictured in hundreds of compelling photographs sourced from a wide array of archives ar...

A floral gardening guide to the ultra popular peony.From Shawnee Chief to Top Brass, this guide to over 60 varieties of peonies presents an eclectic selection of specimensfrom those with the best visual appearance and the most fragrant perfume, to those that are easiest to grow and produce the best cutting flowers. With commentary on each bloom, ...

Slim Aarons offers images of jetsetters and the wealthy, and beautiful, glittering people living the glamorous life. However, the main character is the pool and everything that goes with them magnificent suntanned bodies, welloiled skin, bikiniclad women, yachts, summer cocktails, sumptuous buffets, and, above all, fun....

For more than 40 years, Sally Mann (b. 1951) has made experimental, elegiac, and hauntingly beautiful photographs that explore the overarching themes of existence: memory, desire, death, the bonds of family, and nature?s magisterial indifference to human endeavor. What unites this broad body of work?portraits, still lifes, landscapes, and other stu...

In 1945, at just 17 years old, Stanley Kubrick became a staff photographer for Look magazine. His humanist sliceoflife features celebrate his native New York City and already reveal a burgeoning creative genius. With around 300 images, many previously unseen, as well as rare Look magazine tear sheets, this release coincides with a major show at t...

There has never beenand will never beanother nightclub to rival the sheer glamour, energy, and wild creativity that was Studio 54. Now, in the first official book on the legendary club, coowner Ian Schrager presents a spectacular volume brimming with starstudded photographs and personal stories from the greatest party of all time. From the mo...

New York Times bestsellerThe Dogist is a beautiful, funny, and inspiring tribute to the beloved dogs in our lives. Every page presents dog portraits that command our attention. Whether because of the look in a dog?s eyes, its innate beauty, or even the clothes its owner has dressed it in, the photos will make you ooh and aah, laugh, and fall in lov...

At Noma?four times named the world?s best restaurant?every dish includes some form of fermentation, whether it?s a bright hit of vinegar, a deeply savory miso, an electrifying drop of garum, or the sweet intensity of black garlic. Fermentation is one of the foundations behind Noma?s extraordinary flavor profiles. Now René Redzepi, chef and coowner...

Explore the world one step at a time. Wanderlust presents legendary walking routes with inviting maps, practical tips, and inspiring landscape photographs. The exciting Canyon Trail in ZionNational Park, the spectacular El Caminito del Rey in Spain, the pilgrim trail on the holy Kumano Kodo in Japan or a mythical hiking path in the land of the gia...

Explore 100 breathtaking scuba diving sites around the worldfrom the cenotes of Mexico to the best wreck in Micronesiathrough stunning National Geographic photography, expert tips, and cuttingedge travel advice.Filled with more than 350 images from National Geographic, 100 Dives of a Lifetime provides the ultimate bucket list for ardent scuba ...

In this new collection from Annie Leibovitz, one of the most influential photographers of our time, iconic portraits sit side by side neverbeforepublished photographs. Afterword by Annie Leibovitz.Annie Leibovitz: Portraits 20052016 is the photographer's followup to her two landmark books, Annie Leibovitz: Photographs, 19701990 and A Photograp...

It's the trip of a lifetimea textilebased tour of colorful Rajasthan, India featuring more than 200 lush photographs depicting everday life in one of the most vibrant regions in the world.Patterns of India is a visual experience that offers intimate insights into the diverse and richly hued Western Indian culture. Color is the thread that binds ...

Commemorating the twentieth anniversary of the tragic death of Diana, Princess of Wales, this exquisite book, with a foreword by bestselling author Tina Brown, celebrates the life of one of the most iconic women in the world.For the millions who adored the People's Princess, this lavish book celebrates Diana Spencer's life in pictures. Page after ...

Back in 2002, Simon ?Woody? Wood was dreaming up schemes to get free sneakers. Two weeks later, he was the proud owner of Sneaker Freaker and his life was never the same.From its early roots as a punkstyle fanzine to today?s superslick print and online operations, the fiercely independent publication has documented every collab, custom, limited e...

Over the past 25 years, Pixar's team of artists, writers, and directors have shaped the world of contemporary animation with their feature films and shorts. From classics such as Toy Story and A Bug's Life to recent masterpieces such as Up, Toy Story 3, and Cars 2, this comprehensive collection offers a behindthescenes tour of every Pixar film to...

Wes Anderson is one of the most influential voices from the past two decades of American cinema. A true auteur, Anderson is known for the visual artistry, inimitable tone, and idiosyncratic characterizations that make each of his films?Bottle Rocket, Rushmore, The Royal Tenenbaums, The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, The Darjeeling Limited, Fantast...

A visual adventure of Wes Anderson proportions, authorized by the legendary filmmaker himself: stunning photographs of reallife places that seem plucked from the justso world of his films, presented with fascinating human stories behind each façade. Accidentally Wes Anderson began as a personal travel bucket list, a catalog of visually striking ...

Selling at the End of the Millennium'The Lion King' roared and Michael Jackson reigned as the "King of Pop" when the century turned.The author: Steven Heller is the cochair of the School of Visual Arts MFA Designer as Author Program. For 33 years he was an art director for The New York Times, and currently writes the "Visuals" column for The New Y...

A rich visual history of Architectural Digest, published for the magazine?s 100th anniversary Architectural Digest at 100 celebrates the best from the pages of the international design authority. The editors have delved into the archives and culled years of rich material covering a range of subjects. Ranging freely between present and past, the boo...

“Available recommendation signals cluster around Art, Photography, Travel, Hobbies, Coffee lists, suggesting this book may fit readers looking for creative discipline, craft, or artistic motivation. Treat this as discovery context, not a quality guarantee.”

The ultimate listening party guide, Booze and Vinyl shows you how to set the mood for 70 great records from the 1950s through the 2000s. From modern craft cocktails to old standbys, prepare to shake, stir, and just plain pour your way through some of the best wax ever pressed. Wickedly designed and featuring photography throughout, Booze & Vinyl is...

Rural escapes for those yearning for a simpler existence, by the creators of the wildly popular tumblr Cabin Porn.Created by a group of friends who preserve 55 acres of hidden forest in Upstate New YorkCabin Porn began as a scrapbook to collect inspiration for their building projects. As the collection grew, the site attracted a following, which i...

Since the wolf first snuck into the caves of our ancestors to take warmth from the fire, dogs have been man?s constant companion. Dogs, multiawardwinning photographer Tim Flach?s stunning followup to the critically acclaimed Equus, delves deep into the psyche of this enduring bond with Canis familiaris to present an exquisite study of ?man?s bes...

The quintessential cooking, style and decoration book from Soho House, the world's leading members club.In the 17 years since the first Soho House opened its doors, we?ve learnt a bit about what works: how to make people feel at home, how to cook food they love, how to make a room stylish but welcoming, how to throw a party, get the lighting right,...

Gray Malin?s collection of incredible beach photography was a runaway hit. Now the itphotographer takes his astonishing photography beyond the beach. Collecting breathtaking images, journal entries, and behindthescenes anecdotes, Escape explores Gray Malin?s enduring drive to capture life?s joyful moments. These aweinspiring images of exotic lo...

This magnificent companion to The Art of Horror, from the same creative team behind that awardwinning illustrated volume, looks at the entire history of the horror film, from the silent era right up to the latest releases and trends. Through a series of informative chapters and fascinating sidebars chronologically charting the evolution of horror ...

The Fashion Book takes a fresh look at the fashion world and the people who created and inspired it.Spanning almost 200 years, the entire industry is represented; from clothing and footwear designers, to photographers, stylists, icons and retailers, including the new category of educational institutions that have been fundamental in the careers of ...

Vanity Fair 100 Years showcases a century of personality and power, art and commerce, crisis and culture?both highbrow and low. From its inception in 1913, through the Jazz Age and the Depression, to its reincarnation in the boomboom Reagan years, to the imagesaturated Information Age, Vanity Fair has presented the modern era as it has unfolded, ...

A lushly photographed cookbook and travelogue showcasing the regional cuisines of the Alps, including 80 recipes for the elegant, rustic dishes served in the chalets and mountain huts situated among the alpine peaks of Italy, Austria, Switzerland, and France. From the wintry peaks of Chamonix and the picturesque trails of Gstaad to the remote villa...

This is an attractively priced photography classic made accessible to a wider, new audience. It covers everything from "seeing" the finished photo in advance, to lens choices. It is illustrated with many of Ansel Adams most famous images....

Winner of the 2020 Award for Excellence from the Association of Art Museum Curators, Art After Stonewall explores the powerful art that emerged in the wake of the Stonewall Riots and the rise of the LGBTQ liberation movement in the U.S.Art after Stonewall reveals the impact of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender civil rights movement on the...

A visual delight and an inspiration for every bibliophile with a growing home library, this dreamanddrool design book features some of the most jawdropping book collections of homeowners around the world.Interior designer Nina Freudenberger, New Yorker writer Sadie Stein, and Architectural Digest photographer Shade Degges give readers a peek at ...

Chanel's combination of tradition, originality, and style has always made it the most seductive of fashion labels. Here the House of Chanel opens its private archives, revealing a galaxy of brilliant designs created by Coco Chanel from 1920 onwards. Dazzling clothes, intricate accessories, beautiful models, and timeless design leave no doubt as to ...

This revolutionary photography collection is as close to time travel as it gets. Featuring 120 historic blackandwhite photographs thoroughly restored and rendered in color, this book illuminates some of the most iconic moments in history, from the sinking of the Titanic to the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge. Brought to life with vibrant c...

A witty and irresistible celebration of one very cool and boundarybreaking mom?s ?Indianish? cooking?with accessible and innovative IndianAmerican recipes Indian food is everyday food! This colorful, lively book is food writer Priya Krishna?s loving tribute to her mom?s ?Indianish? cooking?a trove of oneofakind IndianAmerican hybrids that a...

A collection of stories that inspires unforgettable adventure. Beautiful, empowering and exhilarating: She Explores is a spirited celebration of female bravery and courage, and an inspirational companion for any woman who wants to travel the world on her own terms. Combining breathtaking travel photography with compelling personal narratives, She E...

With 1,000 adventures for all ages, it's never too soon or too late to begin the things you've only dreamed of doing.We all have things we'd like to doone daybut work, family, school, money, and responsibilities get in the way. This invaluable guide to fun, fantastic, and lifeaffirming activities features an eclectic range of ideas such as sel...

Welcome to Todd McLellan's unique photographic vision of the material world: fifty design classicsarranged first by size and then by intricacyare beautifully displayed, piece by piece, exploding in midair and dissected in realtime, framebyframe video stills. This book makes visible the inner workings of some of the world's most iconic design...

Take a journey through the world's most romantic city, traveling from color to magnificent color with this beguiling book. An orange café chair, bright blue bicycles against a fence, a weathered white door?Nichole Robertson's sumptuous photographs of the distinctive details of Paris, all arranged by color, evoke a sense of serendipitous discovery a...

Just as every home is different, so is every dog.In this stunningly photographed book of architecturally superb houses?many of them architects? own homes?we see how the presence of a dog brings warmth and life to the most dramatic spaces. From midcentury raw brick to a penthouse apartment, gracious Edwardian to Scandinavian modern, from beach hous...

This New York Times bestselling book from interior designer Mark D. Sikes is a celebration of American style today, showcasing chic and accessible ideas for every home. Modern and unfussy, Mark D. Sikes's interiors are classic takes on California indoor/outdoor living, with natural fibers and crisp coloration, informed and influenced by the fashion...

In her design book, Homebody: A Guide To Creating Spaces You Never Want to Leave, Joanna Gaines walks you through how to create a home that reflects the personalities and stories of the people who live there. This comprehensive guide will help you assess your priorities and your instincts, as well as your likes and dislikes, with practical steps fo...

The first monograph on fashion designer Prabal Gurung, packed with stories, design inspiration, and neverbeforeseen photographs In February 2017, Prabal Gurung ended his show with a parade of feminist tees featuring phrases like ?This Is What a Feminist Looks Like,? ?Voices for Choices,? and ?We Will Not Be Silenced.? A year later, his collectio...

Every great drink starts with a plant. Sake began with a grain of rice. Scotch emerged from barley. Gin was born from a conifer shrub when a Dutch physician added oil of juniper to a clear spirit, believing that juniper berries would cure kidney disorders. "The Drunken Botanist" uncovers the enlightening botanical history and the fascinating scienc...

Showcasing cuttingedge underwater photography from the world?s leading marine and nature photographers, The Life & Love of the Sea is a breathtaking visual tour of the ocean?s great diversity. Readers will experience land meeting sea with images of dramatic coastlines, barrier reefs, and island chains, as well as the spectacular power of the ocean...

A vibrant celebration of surfers in and out of the water from an awardwinning photographer Professional photographer Thom Gilbert spent four years among surfer royalty at the top of their game?in Spain, New York, California, and Hawaii?with his camera trained not only on tiny figures disappearing in the waves, but also on the surfers? faces and b...