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The Coffee Table Book Edit: Books Actually Worth Buying
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items Coffee table books should be more than decorative filler. This edit features only the ones worth the investment, monographs you'll actually flip through, photography collections that stop conversations, art and design books that inspire rather than c...
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Fashion Books
Art & Design Books
Cook Books
Cool Kid's Coffee Table Books
Fashion Books
Emily Spivack's love letter to New York through the clothes people actually lived in. The leather jacket worn to every concert in the '90s, the dress that survived a breakup, the coat that made someone finally feel like they belonged. A must-have for...
Worn in New York: 68 Sartorial Memoirs of the City
The definitive archive of the designer who turned punk into high fashion and never apologized for it. Essential for anyone who understands that Westwood didn't just make clothes, she made statements that changed the entire industry.
Vivienne Westwood: The Complete Collections
Nadia Lee Cohen's lens captures women with a cinematic nostalgia that feels both retro and completely now; think Americana meets art direction that's referenced everywhere from Vogue to album covers. A must-have for anyone obsessed with visual storyt...
Nadia Lee Cohen Women 6th Edition Book
Carolina Herrera's masterclass in how color creates emotion, tells stories, and defines entire eras of fashion; from her iconic bold palettes to the psychology behind every shade. Essential for anyone who wants to understand how the most elegant desi...
Carolina Herrera: Colormania - Color and Fashion
The costume designer behind Gen Z's most influential show breaks down every look that made Euphoria a cultural reset. From Maddy's iconic going-out tops to Rue's oversized hoodies that launched a thousand copycats. A must-own for anyone who recognize...
Euphoria Fashion By Heidi Bivens
Pure nostalgia in print! Every iconic campaign that defined the decade, from Calvin Klein's provocative minimalism to the maximal energy of Tommy Hilfiger and Gap's swing dance era. Essential for anyone who wants to understand how the '90s shaped mod...
All-American Ads of the 90s
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Après-ski culture meets high-altitude glamour in this stunning visual journey through the world's chicest slopes. From St. Moritz to Aspen, where fashion and function have always collided. A must-have for anyone who believes that what you wear on the...
'The Stylish Life: Skiing' Coffee Table Book
The legendary New York Times photographer's greatest street style captures; decades of real people, real style, and the unfiltered energy of New York before everyone was posing for Instagram. Essential for anyone who wants to understand that true sty...
Bill Cunningham: On the Street - Iconic Photos
The definitive visual biography of the woman who defined '90s minimalism without ever trying. Effortless slip dresses, perfectly tailored coats, and a less-is-more philosophy that still influences how we dress today. A must-own for anyone obsessed wi...
CBK: Carolyn Bessette Kennedy: A Life in Fashion
Tokyo street style in its purest form. Harajuku kids, minimalist aesthetes, and everything in between that proves Japanese fashion operates on an entirely different wavelength. Essential for anyone who wants to understand how Tokyo became the world's...
"Little Book of Tokyo Style" Leather-Bound Book by Emmanuelle Dirix
Art & Design Books
Michael Groothuys explores the cultural history of cool; from jazz legends to fashion rebels and what it really means to live with effortless confidence and self-possession. A must-have for anyone who understands that coolness isn't about trying, it'...
'Coolness: The Pure Elegance of Freedom' Coffee Table Book
A deep dive into the director's meticulously crafted visual universe. Every pastel palette, symmetrical frame, and quirky character that makes his films instantly recognizable. Essential for anyone obsessed with his aesthetic precision or who wants t...
Wes Anderson: The Iconic Filmmaker And His Work By Ian Nathan
Raoul Dufy's joyful, colorful world captured in one elegant volume; from his vibrant textiles to his sun-soaked Riviera scenes that defined early 20th-century French decorative arts. A must-have for anyone who appreciates art that doesn't take itself...
Dufy - Vintage Coffee Table Book
The Japanese artist's rebellious children and punk-influenced aesthetic captured in one comprehensive collection. Equal parts cute and defiant, proving that art can be accessible without losing its edge. Essential for anyone who loves contemporary ar...
Yoshitomo Nara Monograph
The German painter's wild, colorful universe where cartoon-like figures meet existential darkness. Bold, unapologetic, and impossible to ignore! A must-have for anyone who wants art that challenges you to feel something, proving that contemporary pai...
André Butzer
Before the Campbell's Soup cans and Marilyn prints, Warhol was a commercial illustrator creating whimsical, hand-drawn books that reveal his playful early genius. Essential for anyone who wants to understand the artist before the icon.
Andy Warhol. Seven Illustrated Books 1952–1959 By Nina Schleif
Warhol's intimate Polaroid archive. Celebrities, friends, and strangers captured in his obsessive daily practice of documenting everything and everyone around him. A must-have for anyone who wants to see the unfiltered side of the Pop Art king, provi...
'Andy Warhol Polaroids 1958-1987' Coffee Table Book
The haunting collaboration between two visionaries. Corinne Day's raw, intimate photography meets Sofia Coppola's dreamy aesthetic in this exploration of adolescence, femininity, and longing. Essential for anyone obsessed with '90s nostalgia and the ...
The Virgin Suicides By Corinne Day & Sofia Coppola
Sofia Coppola's personal visual diary. Mood boards, Polaroids, film stills, and ephemera from her most iconic movies that reveal her creative process and aesthetic obsessions. A must-have for anyone who wants to understand how she creates that signat...
Archive By Sofia Coppola
The artist's self-curated retrospective; a comprehensive look at his defiant, doe-eyed children and punk-inspired world, told entirely in his own words and vision. Essential for anyone who loves contemporary art that feels personal rather than preten...
Yoshitomo Nara By Yoshitomo Nara
One of my favorite movies so naturally I love the book. Barry Jenkins' Oscar-winning script in its purest form. The poetic, intimate story of identity, masculinity, and longing that redefined what Black cinema could be. A must-have for anyone who bel...
Moonlight Screenplay Book
Contemporary works by Black artists that prove collecting isn't just about status, it's about supporting voices that deserve to be seen. Essential for anyone who wants to understand how hip-hop and R&B royalty are reshaping the art world, making ...
Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys
Cook Books
For the cool girl's that host. Gorgeous tablescapes, thoughtful menus, and the kind of elevated dinner party wisdom that makes entertaining feel less stressful and more aspirational. A must-have for anyone who wants their gatherings to feel effortles...
'The Dinner Party: A Chef's Guide to Home Entertaining' Coffee Table Book
Over 350 authentic recipes that go far beyond bibimbap and kimchi, exploring the depth and regional diversity of one of the world's most exciting food cultures. Essential for anyone ready to level up their home cooking and understand why Korean food ...
The Korean Cookbook | Standard Edition
Stunning photography, foraging stories, and recipes that treat mushrooms like the luxury ingredient they deserve to be. A must-have for anyone who wants to cook with more intention and curiosity, proving that the most interesting cookbooks are the on...
The Gourmand's Mushroom. A Collection of Stories & Recipes
This is the cookbook for people who know that the snacks you bring to pre-drinks matter just as much as the outfit you wear. Playful, approachable recipes designed for cool girls who want to host without the stress.
Happy Hour Snacks: Silly-Good Food For Those Times In-Between Hardcover Cookbook
For people who cook by feel rather than measurements. Loose guidelines and flavor combinations that teach you how to think like a chef instead of just following instructions. If you're the type who eyeballs everything and trusts your instincts in the...
Sam Sifton: New York Times Cooking No-Recipe Recipes
A deep dive into the most elegant drink ever invented; exploring every variation, the perfect ratios, and why the martini remains the ultimate power move at any bar. Own this if you're serious about your cocktails and believe that how you make a drin...
'Martini: The Ultimate Guide to a Cocktail Icon' Cocktail Book
Chicago's beloved neighborhood spot turned into a cookbook. This is for anyone who cooks to create connection, not just to impress, and believes the best meals are the ones shared around a crowded table with people you actually want to talk to.
The Lula Cafe Cookbook: Collected Recipes and Stories
For the Pasta obsessed (because who isn't?!). Beautifully photographed and organized for people who take their carbs seriously. If you've ever argued about whether carbonara needs cream (it doesn't) or why rigatoni works better than penne for certain...
The Book of Pasta
Over 700 recipes that go far beyond tacos and prove Mexican food is as regional and varied as any European tradition. Grab this if you're ready to stop ordering takeout and start understanding why Mexican cooking deserves the same reverence as French...
Mexico: The Cookbook | Standard Edition
Unfussy recipes designed for people who'd rather host an intimate dinner than go out. This is the book that launched a thousand #TheCookies posts and proved that approachable doesn't mean boring, just smartly simple with maximum flavor and minimum fu...
Dining In: A Cookbook
Cool Kid's Coffee Table Books
The French illustrator who turned everyday observations into playful, instantly recognizable art. Perfect for cool kids who appreciate humor that's clever without trying too hard. This book belongs on the shelf of anyone raising children with taste, ...
Jean Jullien
A vibrant introduction to the world of art, The Art Book for Children turns famous masterpieces into playful stories that spark curiosity. It’s the perfect blend of creativity and education.
The Art Book for Children
Bold, curious, and full of wonder it’s an inspiring journey through art for the coolest little artist you know.
My Art Book of Adventure
With soothing imagery and gentle rhythm, it’s the perfect bedtime companion for little dreamers.
My Art Book of Sleep
The coolest way to explore colors; the Pantone Kids Color Board Book turns colors into a playful, design-forward experience. One of my favorites in my Toddlers collection ; so cool I even love having it on my coffee table.
Pantone: Colors, A Board Book
My Art Book of Happiness is a joyful celebration of color, creativity, and feeling good. Each page radiates warmth and wonder. A little burst of sunshine for growing minds.
My Art Book of Happiness
My Art Book of Friendship celebrates the joy of togetherness through timeless works of art. It’s a colorful ode to laughter, trust, and the magic of finding your people.
My Art Book of Friendship | Standard Edition
My Art Book of Love is a tender exploration of connection and care through the lens of art. Filled with warmth and heart, it’s a beautiful reminder of all the ways love shows up in our world.
My Art Book of Love | Standard Edition