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- Tell your shared story.
- Living With Pattern by Rebecca Atwood
- Gift-Worthy Coffee Table Books to *Add to Cart* This Holiday Season
- Best New Books of 2021 to Add to Your Library
- ‘Some Of Miwa’s Favorite Dashwood Friends Of The Day,’ by Miwa Susuda and Nick Sethi
- Design By Nature by Erica Tanov
- Tom Ford by Tom Ford
- Peter Lindbergh: A Different Vision on Fashion Photography
Island Follies takes readers around the Caribbean and into the colorful homes designed by the Czech-born architect Henry Melich. More Is More Is More introduces readers to maximalist interiors by the industry's leading designers, including Ken Fulk, Brockschmidt & Coleman, and Redd Kaihoi. If you have a Vikes fan on your holiday list (and who doesn’t?), here”s your book. When the Vikes celebrated their 50th annivesary in 2010, the organization announced the fans’ 50 favorite and most-talented players. Veteran sports author Bruton interviewed all but three of the Half a Hunderd, sharing their stories on and off the field, complemented by lots of action photos.
National Geographic's collection of rare photos depicts the earth's natural wonders and hard-to-reach spots, covering the aurora borealis and wildebeest migrations to the world's largest library. He's the man whose designs ushered in Gucci's stunning revitalization, increasing its sales tenfold. "Tom Ford" is a complete catalog of Ford's design work for both Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent from 1994 to 2004, detailing his dance with sensuality and style. Every great movie has that scene that just sticks in your head forever.
Tell your shared story.
Listening to Clay introduces readers to over 20 contemporary Japanese ceramists and dealers through conversations that cover how artists work and what inspires them. As part of Assouline’s new Style series the new Pop Art Style highlights the art movement from Andy Warhol to furniture to inspiring interiors created over the last 60 years. In the first book from Jamie Drake and Caleb Anderson, readers are invited to Manhattan apartments, Long Island estates, and homes further afield that display Drake Anderson's elevated and bold style. Color photos, some spread across two pages, make you feel as though you are inside these beautiful homes.
Have a friend who loves patterns, colors, and all things maximalism? Pegged as a "free-spirited guide to decorating with floral patterns," it's full of tips and inspiration for creating the eclectic home of your dreams. This is a great book to have on your bookshelf and your coffee table. It profiles over 100 women who are entrepreneurs, artists, and influencers in creative fields, featuring quotes, tips, and so much more. Give it to your friend who needs some inspiration to tackle that project or start on a new career path. If the recipient's coffee table is tiny, gift a cute little book to complement it.
Living With Pattern by Rebecca Atwood
Though somewhat expensive, this book is a collector’s item so the price isn’t unreasonable. If you fall in love with any one of Gray’s photographs, you can also purchase the images to display as wall art. This option is a bit of a splurge compared to the others, but it's on my personal wish list this year so I wanted to include it.
The book includes elegant tablescapes, exquisite recipes, and even tips on how to elevate ordering pizzas in, all the while highlighting his belief that the beauty of entertaining exists in gathering the people you love. This hide-and-seek book, created by Lenny Letter contributor Sally Nixon features illustrated scenes from "the life of a modern gal" — from brunch with friends to shopping for succulents — with funny challenges on each page. Before using his unique perspective to create film classics like "The Shining," Stanley Kubrick was working as a photographer for Look magazine.
Gift-Worthy Coffee Table Books to *Add to Cart* This Holiday Season
No film lover's coffee table book collection is complete without a screenplay from their favorite film. Here are 35 great coffee table book gifts, from poignant works by photojournalists to iconic never-before-published photos of living icons. I haven’t come across too many coffee table books on Africa which go beyond photographs of the majestic wildlife that the continent boasts of. Vanlife Diaries features the stories of multiple modern nomads who’ve given up conventional living in favour of the vanlife, replete with breath-taking photography. I love how personal the stories are, and all their experiences make for some beautiful reading. Though some of the photos are dated, the photography stands out with its rich colors and prints—quite the opposite from its minimalist cover, which is neutral enough to blend into any surroundings.
That said, when picking out a coffee table book—especially the one on top of the pile—be sure to opt for the piece with the best cover. This may be the only circumstance under which you should judge a book by its cover. After all, it’s strategically placed to be the first thing you see when you’re on the sofa.
Inside this fashion tome are 320 pages featuring over 200 photographs of Ferré’s work, taken by photographer Laziz Hamani, and lessons in Dior fashion history from the Ferré era, written by fashion journalist Alexander Fury. The pages will take you from Ferré’s expansion of Dior’s hallmark animal print to his specially created wasp-waist suit design for Italian actress Sophia Loren in 1994. Fans of the iconic magazine will absolutely devour this coffee table book. Journalist and former Vanity Fair editor Graydon Carter chronicles life, art, commerce, and culture through the eyes of the magazine, from its inception in 1913 through today’s image-saturated information age.
There are also rare unpublished interviews and tidbits from McQuarrie’s colleagues on the art. Madison Yauger is an Assistant Commerce Editor at The Spruce covering all things home decor. She's been writing for almost five years, with a range of expertise in the home and lifestyle space. Using research, firsthand knowledge, and customer reviews to assess these products, Madison came up with this list of the best coffee table books you should buy. The gorgeous photography will have you in awe as you flip through each gourmet spread.
For the history buff in your life, whether you or someone else, "History as They Saw It" is a glimpse into the past through photographs capturing the most chilling and amazing moments of history. Though at the time these photographs would have been black and white, this book adds color to these historic photos to make them seem modern, as though you could have been there yourself. Bahamas-based interior designer, India Hicks, puts all of her island style into one perfectly curated coffee table book. Delight the bohemian homemaker in your life with a copy of their own. Finding the perfect present for the person who has everything is no small feat.
The artist Shikeith’s first monograph contains a series of studio portraits of the Black male that are so powerful and so spectacular that it rendered us speechless. Suffice it to say that this book is a must-have for any collection. This striking book comprises sub sections on oceanic pursuits like science and survival, and endeavors including sailing, kayaking, surfing, diving, and more.
Anyone who already loves Malin's whimsical imagery and creativity will need to add this release to their collection. Your friend who appreciates life's simple pleasures will enjoy this tiny yet informative book all about cottagecore. It makes for the perfect cozy read during the chilly winter months and is full of ideas on how to get your craft on at home. The foil-lettered cover and inspirational wisdom inside offer the perfect reminder to follow your bliss every day. With advice from more than 60 powerhouse women, it'll offer the pick-me-up you need, no matter your circumstances.
If that wasn’t enough, you can find the perfect book for anyone from car fanatics to theater lovers. On one page, you’ll find a list of replacement suggestions for kitchen staples like plastic trash bags and disposable sponges . On another, there’s a recipe for waste-free hummus and peppermint mouthwash. There are also tips on more sustainable shopping, like buying cheese from the cheese counter with your own container or buying unpackaged soap.
This colorful coffee table staple will bring wonder and magic into everyday life. If you love interior design, you’re likely familiar with Athena Calderone . Her best-selling tome takes you inside the beautiful homes of tastemakers, designers, and fashion insiders from around the world, and it’s just as swoon-worthy as you’d expect.
Prettycitylondon goes beyond the usual tourist hotspots to showcase everyday beauties from around the city. I can’t say I’ve ever wanted to adopt the vanlife permanently, but damn! Some months have been worse than others, and I was in a weird funk for most of September. Things are looking up though, and for everyone who left a kind comment on my posts last month, thank you so much. From castles in Montsoreau to restaurants in Piana, the quiet and historic villages of France will make you feel like you're looking at a real-life fairytale.
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