The 11 Most Giftable Coffee Table Books of 2022

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• The Stan Lee Story
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• "National Geographic Spectacle: Rare and Astonishing Photographs" by National Geographic
• "The Wes Anderson Collection" by Matt Zoller Seitz
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• "Among Others: Blackness at MoMA" by Darby English

Enter the universe of illustrator and designer Luke Edward Hall with his collection of drawings, paintings, and memorabilia dedicated to the designer’s singular and magical style. In Chrissie Rucker’s follow-up book The Art of Living with White, the founder of the popular home and clothing brand the White Company elevates the beauty of designing a home entirely in white through 10 different projects. The book is separated by seasons, showing that white is much more than a warm-weather color. This cookbook from the Bronx-based culinary group is a trip into the authors’ heritage and experience, exploring the history and flavor of Black food and the thriving communities which support and create it.

"Through a Different Lens" is curated by noted photography critic Luc Sante, and encapsulates Kubrick's burgeoning creative genius through a "different lens" before meeting its famous catalyst in cinema. Coffee table books have the visibility, exclusivity, and freedom to mostly consist of beautiful, mesmerizing photos. Below are 35 of the very best ones that work as host or hostess gifts, holiday gifts, or even just treat-yourself gifts to yourself. Unlike the dog-eared, beaten-down tomes often inhabiting the bookshelves of a home, coffee table books are a more refined species. The cover of The Art of the National Parks is a good preview for the rest of the book, which features original posters by contemporary artists and designers.

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In this photographic homage to van life—split up into sections ranging from school buses to American vans—you may become so jealous you have to cave and buy that ‘61 Volkswagen bus. Both instruction and inspiration, Cathy B. Graham’s Full Bloom offers a fanciful and practical guide to arranging flowers for any kind of occasion. Welcome to La Fortezza, the medieval fortress in Lunigiana, Italy, where author and stylist Annette Joseph has been exploring authentic and traditional recipes enriched by Tuscany’s unequaled orchards, gardens, and vineyards. Take a tour around the City of Water with author Servane Giol and photographer Mattia Aquila as some of Venice’s chicest residents throw open the doors to their palazzi and allow us to peek inside.

This manual is also packed with tips on transforming your own hair, including but not limited to healthy hair habits to follow. Kinfolk Travel explores the ways to live slowly while also providing inspiration for where to visit and how to get there mindfully. Want to learn more about what you've been drinking — it's likely more complex than you think — and what to try next? New York Times columnist Alison Roman shares recipes of dishes that are delicious and yet "not fussy" to make and eat.

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Anyone who ever got in hot water for doodling on the sides of their test papers needs this collection of drawings from some of our most influential cultural figures. It's got sketches and scribbles from the likes of Mark Twain, Charlie Chaplin, Orson Welles and Clara Barton, proving that doodlers might be onto something.

The galaxy far, far away will seem a lot closer once you have this collection on your coffee table. “Star Wars” forever changed the way moves are made and that goes beyond just science fiction films. George Lucas brought incredible innovation to the entire film industry. These books showcase the complete artwork of Ralph McQuarrie, the artist who turned the ideas of Lucas into tangible imagery, ranging from C-3PO and R2-D2 to the Millennium Falcon to Darth Vader’s helmet.

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"Homebody," by New York Times bestselling author and HGTV star Joanna Gaines is the perfect gift for the interior design aficionado in your life. Throughout the book, Joanna uses her 15+ years of experience as a designer to guide readers through creating a space they love with examples from images of her previously designed spaces. Accompanying the book is a removable design template so your giftee can apply the advice from the book into their space.

Even if you're spending yours on the couch or working through chores, flipping through this collection of locales and travel ideas will transport you somewhere idyllic. It's packed full of destinations you can experience within hours, so get that weekender ready. Movie buffs can get ideas for what to watch next with this colorful atlas of 35 maps of the best films out there. If you're the sort of person who likes to visualize the places characters inhabit, this is your dream book. Pour a glass of your favorite wine and crack open this oenophile's dream. It's a definitive tome on just about everything you might want to know about wine with more than 400 photographs to guide you through it.

Another great option from Condé Nast Traveler, this book takes its inspiration from the magazine's popular "Where Are You?" contest. The editors compiled 100 of the column's best photos (complete with clues!), letting you figure out where in the world each photo is taken. Not only is the book downright beautiful, but it's also a lot of fun to guess the locations. The jetsetter in your life will be thrilled with any of the vibrant books in this series, no matter their luxe travel destination of choice.

However, this book is not completely beginner friendly, so if you're looking for a more basic cocktail recipe book, this may not be the best pick for you. In 2013, Melissa founded Polished Habitat to share her passion for intersecting style and function to make everyday life more beautiful and less stressful. She does this by sharing easy home organization tips, home decor tutorials, and creative ideas to help readers think outside the box, no matter their budget. Her work has been featured in print in Better Homes & Gardens and Room to Create Magazine, and online by HGTV, House Beautiful, Buzzfeed, & more. In 2018 & 2019, Melissa was named as a Style Maker by Better Homes & Gardens.

You didn’t think we’d leave out our whiskey-sipping friends, now did you? In this 2014 ode to one of the most beloved spirits, there’s something for everyone whether you want to venture to Scandinavia or Scotland, or check out tasting notes on more than 300 bottles. Broom’s highlighted roughly 200 distilleries, so you’re bound to learn about a new maker—or 50—that you want to check out. Whether you’re a novice or a maestro, treat yourself to this artsy compilation of museum-worthy chess boards and pieces. Put together by Dylan Loeb McClain, former New York Times chess columnist, the book comprises sets from Russian jeweler Peter Carl Fabergé and German painter Max Ernst among others.

When hygge season demands you get cozy, cuddle up with the tranquil photographs of upstate New York interiors. Ranging from modern to elegant to deliciously quirky, it's chock full of design inspiration no matter the size of your space. If the color story on this cover doesn't immediately make you exhale deeply, the 100+ gardens inside will. With a detailed exploration of the art and science of Japanese gardens, this is the perfect book for gardeners, architecture enthusiasts and art lovers of all stripes. For last-minute book gifts or for anyone who isn't a fan of wrapping but wants to make a gift look special, purchase ready-made gift boxes.