Coffee table books are a modern way to experience travel, design, and extravagant decor. And one of the best things about them is that they give you a preview of people’s lives and pursuits.
It’s not only a book, but a piece of art that can be used as a statement piece, reading material, or something to admire. These beautifully designed coffee table books will bring you to new heights of design inspiration and adventure.
These are the stand-out publications that are as beautiful as they are interesting.
1. BOLD: The Interiors of Drake/Anderson
BOLD is a collection of work from the contemporary designers Jamie Drake and Caleb Anderson. Drake is well known for his use of color and sensibilities within his designs whereas Anderson is applauded for his layered approach and juxtaposition of historic periods.
2. Pools From Above
Pools From Above celebrates the career of aerial photographer Brad Walls as he captures pools from a different perspective.
This book holds three years of work that spans four countries and offers a different point of view to the unique architecture of pools.
3. 100 Hikes Of A Lifetime
From National Geographic this book compiles 100 of the best hikes around the world – from the Appalachian Trail to the Six Waterfalls Hike in Micronesia. This book inspires major wanderlust for even the most casual adventurer.
4. Dogs
From the photographer Tim Flach comes another gorgeous book of his work featuring dogs. His subjects range from dogs on show at Crufts and Westminster to rescued shelter dogs.
The collection of images is an ultimate tribute to mans best friend.
5. The Japanese Garden
The Japanese Garden by garden designer, Sophie Walker, spans more than eight centuries of history of Japanese Gardens. The book contains a series of essays with over 100 featured gardens ranging from ancient Shinto shrines to imperial gardens and contemporary Zen designs.
6. Salad for President
It can be said with confidence that Julia Sherman loves salad. The book, named after her popular blog, encourages her readers to consider salads an indulgence rather than a chore to eat.
With beautiful imagery this book shows that salad is more than just greens and celebrated to be something savory and worth looking forward to.
The recipes go from light to hearty, such as Collard Chiffonade Salad with Roasted Garlic Dressing and Crouton Crumble, Grilled Hearts of Palm with Mint and Triple Citrus and Persimmon Caprese. They also focus on high-quality produce, and she also includes helpful tips on how to grow your own salad garden and maintaining pantry staples.
7. HAY
In 2002, husband and wife Rolf and Mette Hay founded their namesake company and forever changed how the world perceives Scandinavian design. Born from the duo’s desire to make outstanding design available to all, HAY re-imagines functional objects and turns them into vibrant items that bring joy to one’s daily life.
Simple, stylish, and affordable, HAY’s furniture and accessories are a seamless blend of quality and economy.
8. Gray Malin: The Essential Collection
Gray Malin: The essential Collection celebrates the first decade of work from the photographer Gray Malin. The book holds some of his most iconic shoots and other material that has yet to be seen by the public or published. From the beaches of Positano to sunny and beautiful Palm Springs, the vibrant imagery of Gray Malin invites you into his lively world.
9. The Sporty and Rich Wellness Book
The writer and owner of Sporty and Rich, Emily Oberg, has spent at least a year and half creating this book, and it has finally come to life.
The Sporty and Rich Wellness Book is a collection interviews, articles and essays on health, skin, nutrition, fitness and more. Oberg hopes that with the book that other people will discover what it means to be truly “well.”
10. A24 Screenplay Books
This collection of A24 books celebrates the vision and artistry of the writers and directors that created some of the most captivating movies. The books showcase how they envisioned the films from script to the big screen.
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