These books all offer a little bit for everyone. Not only do you want to flip through them, but they are big beautiful books that add something visually appealing to any room. They are conversation starters. They command attention. They bring up feel...
I always thought The Far Side was the best comic. These just never get old. I could look through this book every day.
The Far Side
I love maps. I love skiing and snowboarding. I used to love collecting the slope maps when I was a kid. This book is map porn.
The Man Behind The Maps: Niehues, James
I think this is the Ansel Adams book to own. Its a treasure. High quality ink and paper/ Heavy stock. The pictures are of coarse fantastic.
The American Wilderness by Ansel Adams
This is an endlessly interesting book. I randomly flip to a page everyday and Im immediately sucked in.
The Book: Ultimate Guide to Rebuilding Civilization
Big, colorful and interesting. What else do you want from a coffee table book?
1000 Design Classics - Editors, Phaidon: Books
This might be my favorite book to just get lost in.
Atlas Obscura: Explorer's Guide to Hidden Wonders
A massive coffee table book about my favorite writer.
The Stephen King Ultimate Companion
This is the stereotypical coffee table book but it just works.
Rock Cover
This book is always fun to flip through. I think it is the most stolen book from libraries.
The Anarchist Cookbook by William Powell
This is a great list. I might do my own book about bike rides someday.
Lonely Planet Epic Bike Rides of the World
This book has helped me through several rough patches.
What If This Were Enough?: Essays
This is great for minimalists.
How to Live with Objects: Meaningful Interiors
This band has produced a beautiful, unique poster for every show. They have been touring my entire adult life.
Poster Children: The Art of Widespread Panic
You cant go wrong with the most important event in human history.
World War II: The Definitive Visual History
Iconic in every way.
1975 NASA Graphics Standards Manual
I actually have this book on my coffee table when its not in my shed guiding me through some maintenance on my bike.
Zinn and the Art of Mountain Bike Maintenance
Not really a coffee table book but a great thing to put on your coffee table. The articles are great!
Playboy Magazine : : Booksamillion.com
This guy makes coloring books for adults and they are a great stress relief. Plus, the images are cool enough that you have a legitimate work of art worth displaying when you are done. Each image was created by feeding AI all of an artists albums and...
