If your coffee table book collection is a little lacking, we’d recommend adding the latest edition of the cult classic Waffle House Vistas. Originally published in 2020, Waffle House Vistas 2.0 includes a new cover…
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Parklands: Trails and Secrets from the National Parks of the United States
Looking to beef up your coffee table collection? Tired of esoteric art books? Well, now you can lose yourself in the natural beauty of our country’s National Parks. Parklands is a stunning coffee table book…
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Churchill: A Drinking Life: Champagne, Cognac, and Cocktails
It’s not exactly a secret that Winston Churchill enjoyed the occasional cocktail or two. However the legendary indulgences habits of the former Prime Minister are often blown out of proportion or simply untrue. Churchill: A…
The Creative Act: A Way of Being
While the world of self-help books might not offer the creative spark you need to improve your life, there are still some genuinely inspirational books written by impressive people that can offer insights into a…
Revolution, The History of Turntable Design
There’s an inherent aesthetic quality about records and turntables that makes diving into that subculture very enjoyable. The analog charm and mechanical performance combine for a piece of gear that is both timeless and very…
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The Monocle Book of Photography
Global omnibrand, Monocle, recently celebrated their 15th anniversary. While they have run the proverbial gamut from podcasts to brick-and-mortar shops, from magazines to broadsheet newspapers and media conferences, one never overlooks the visual eye of…
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The Art of The Batman Coffee Table Book
The Batman is already one of the biggest movies of 2022. This bleak and gritty version of the classic Batman story is richly realized thanks to tone, mood, and a distinct direction. And the recently…
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Soft Electronics: Iconic Retro Designs from the ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s
Call it rose-tinted nostalgia or a serious appreciation for a bygone era, but the mid- to late-nineteenth-century produced some stunning design work. Particularly when it came to homegoods. Plastic, vibrant, distinctive, and colorful these objects…
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‘Hi-Fi’ Explores the World of High-End Audio Design
Whether you want to read about countries, the universe, burgers, graphic design, bars or coffee, it’s a fair bet that Phaidon has published at least one gorgeous coffee table book on the subject matter. Their…
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It’s a Gas! Coffee Table Book
The modern gas station has everything from pork rinds to Pinot Noir, but they’re certainly not nearly as interesting as the ones that invoke our road-tripping sense of nostalgia. Sightings of the red neon Mobil…
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8 Coffee Table Books for Gear Lovers
At some point in your hosting life, you’re going to leave guests alone in your living room. It’s not because you’re a bad host. We’re sure you’re not. It’s just one of the inevitabilities of…
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The Star Wars Archives: 1977-1983
One look at the publishing house and the price tag should tell you all you need to know about the quality of this Star Wars coffee table book set for release on November 15. It’s Taschen,…