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    50 Coffee Table Books That Are So Beautiful It Hurts

    Worry about buying a coffee table later.

    1. Dalí: The Paintings: 1904-1989, a comprehensive catalog of the surrealist's work that's so engrossing you might even replace your nightly scrolling with some captivating page-turning.

    a reviewer photo of the gold colored book with Dali's face on it

    2. The Ultimate Sneaker Book, a massive anthology that packs 15 years of Sneaker Freaker material (and beautiful retro pictures) into one binding.

    3. Salad For President, for 75-plus visually stunning recipes that position veggies as the main attraction — rather than merely a supporting player.

    book title with salad components like spinach, avocado, artichoke, and tomatoes

    4. Of Cats and Men, which takes a dive into history's most notable cat-loving men (Nikola Tesla! Sir Isaac Newton! Freddy Mercury!) with some stylish accompanying illustrations.

    5. Coyote Doggirl, a Western-style graphic novel from the delightfully twisted mind of BoJack Horseman producer/production designer Lisa Hanawalt.

    cover of "Coyote Doggirl"

    6. The Incomplete: Highsnobiety Guide to Street Fashion and Culture, Highsnobiety's first book that tracks the evolution of men's fashion, highlighting brands like Supreme and Comme des Garçons that have gained cult followings in recent years.

    book title with blue background, celebrities, and a sneaker

    7. Booze & Vinyl: A Spirited Guide to Great Music and Mixed Drinks, AKA your ultimate guide to pairing your favorite 1950s-2000s music with some tasty cocktails.

    8. Cereal Magazine's City Guides, which offer eclectic guides through major metropolitan cities — plus, the magazine's signature clean and minimalist art direction.

    new york, london, and paris city guides

    9. How Not To Kill Your Houseplant: Survival Tips for the Horticulturually Challenged, for anyone who has literally Googled "plants that are hard to kill," purchased a few, and somehow still managed to kill all of them.

    10. The World of Apartamento, an impressive document that wrangles 10 years of inspiring interiors from the influential magazine.

    painting of someone's face in the background, wooden floor, wooden stool, and book title at top

    11. Let's Get Lost: The World's Most Stunning Remote Locations, a gorgeous roundup of some secluded places in the world that'll have you itching to plan a "me time" trip, ASAP.

    cover of the book which pictures a foggy mountain-scape
    two pages inside of the book picturing a secluded beach and a person on a boat
    White Lion Publishing

    Get it from Amazon for $19.89.

    12. The Finer Things: Timeless Furniture, Textiles, and Details, for when you're looking for an excuse to splurge on some new fancy home decor.

    13. The Noma Guide to Fermentation, the critically loved cookbook from the revered chefs behind its namesake restaurant featuring 500 step-by-step photographs and illustrations.

    black text book title at bottom with orange background and a hand in vines on top

    14. Japanese Interiors, for a zen stroll through 28 aspirational home designs around Japan.

    15. Bong Appetit, the aptly named stoner bible filled with 65 cannibis-infused recipes to get you high on cooking at home.

    rib-eye with weed chimichurri photo on left page and recipe on right page

    16. 30:30 Landscape Architecture, a global look at contemporary landscape architecture — and, wow, that look is *chef's kiss*.

    pink, green, and turquoise book cover, abstract design, with title at bottom

    17. Destinations of a Lifetime, 225 of the World's Most Amazing Places, so you can add even more places to your seemingly endless bucket list.

    Cover with book title "Destinations of a Lifetime"

    18. This Book is Literally Just Pictures of Animals Silently Judging You, which is such a self-explanatory title that I'm just going to leave it at that.

    19. Feast for the Eyes: The Story of Food in Photography, for some stylish and indulgent food photography alongside its history.

    the yellow book with a photo of food on the cover

    20. Dieter Rams: The Complete Works, a catalogue filled with 300 color illustrations and descriptions of every product the famous designer has ever created.

    21. Make Ink: A Forager's Guide to Natural Inkmaking, to give the artist in your life a broader understanding of pigment and the history of inkmaking.

    different colored ink swatches with book title top right

    22. The Stanley Kubrick Archives, a collection of photos, stills, essays, interviews, articles and archival materials of and about the legendary director.

    23. Atlas Obscura, 2nd Edition: An Explorer's Guide to the World's Hidden Wonders, for a look at over 800 of the strangest and most curious places in the world.

    24. Annie Leibovitz at Work, an updated edition containing the celebrated photojournalist's most enviable work and behind-the-scenes insights.

    book title in black and grey with orange background above a photo of annie leibovitz on a photoshoot

    25. World Atlas of Beer: The Essential Guide to the Beers of the World is filled with brewing techniques, beer styles, traditions, and more that any beer enthusiast will appreciate.

    Red cover of book with white text

    26. Mississippi Vegan: Recipes and Stories from a Southern Boy's Heart, for easy-to-follow vegan recipes and photographs that are just as much a treat for the eyes.

    27. 1000 Record Covers, a look at the evolution of cover art (and ultimately, some important music milestones) from the '60s to '90s.

    a collection of vinyl records with the title text in white bold lettering in center

    28. 1000 Tattoos, to celebrate the diverse and original work of up-and-coming tattoo artists.

    29. Beautifully Organized: A Guide to Function and Style in Your Home, for when you want to daydream about finally organizing your own home.

    30. Wine Folly: Magnum Edition: The Master Guide to brush up on your wine knowledge while admiring all the colorful visuals.

    31. The Life and Love of the Sea, for when you need a break from reality and want to vicariously explore the depths of the ocean alongside some of the world's leading marine and nature photographers.

    32. Face Paint: The Story of Makeup, for when you need some makeup inspo dating back to ancient Egyptian and Classical times.

    33. PATCH & TWEAK with Moog offers 200 pages of interviews with professional artists, sound design tips, and inside looks at analog synthesis and all of Moog's electronic instruments.

    34. Veritas gives its readers a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes of California's wine industry from an insider's POV.

    35. The Complete Guide to Astrology: Understanding Yourself, Your Signs, and Your Birth Chart, perfect for anyone who's just starting to get into astrological signs and concepts.

    36. Flower: Exploring the World in Bloom, a collection of colorful art, botanical illustrations, sculptures, floral arrangements, film stills, and textiles that anyone who appreciates flowers will love.

    37. Beaches, a book filled with aerial photographs of beaches around the world. But fair warning, the feelings of wanderlust that accompany each page are very real.

    38. Henri Matisse: The Cut-Outs, which showcases the dazzling and colorful final chapter of the fauvist's life in 150 of his paper cut-out pieces. 

    the cover of the book featuring a blue cut-out artwork by Matisse
    an inside look at the book featuring a colorful fauvist piece by Matisse
    The Museum of Modern Art

    Get it from Amazon for $30.

    39. Accidentally Wes Anderson, a collection of Wally Koval's stylish, symmetrical, and satisfying travelogue photos that share an uncanny flair to that of the eye of Wes Anderson (who gave this book his seal of harmonious approval). 

    cover of the novel showcasing a colorful and symmetrical photo of a hotel in a mountain-scape
    Little, Brown and Company

    Get it from Amazon for $15.74.

    40. Pop Art is a part of Taschen's Basic Art History series, which specifically showcases some of the most famous and downright cool artistic expressions of pop art.

    cover of
    Taschen

    Get it from Amazon for $16.99.

    41. History As They Saw It: Iconic Moments From The Past In Color features 120 historical photographs that have been remastered and colorized, making those moments seem so real, while also making you feel like an actual time traveller. 

    cover of
    Chronicle Books

    Get it from Amazon for $29.10.

    42. Man-Made Wonders of the World, for anyone who likes to ogle at architecture from all eras and styles. From NYC to France to China, these gorgeous photos will make you feel that "travel bug" itch. 

    cover of
    open pages of the book showcasing NYC man-made wonders like the chrysler building and empire state building
    DK

    Get it from Amazon for $28.77.

    43. Slim Aarons: Style for style icons who want to get some outfit inspo from socialites and photographs of high society.

    Book cover of "Slim Aarons: Style" showing people by a pool playing games and socializing

    44. Atlas of the Heart to give you an overview of the 87 emotions and experiences that define what it means to be a human.

    Cover of "Atlas of the Heart" by Brené Brown featuring an illustrated heart with various objects and plants

    45. A Petal Unfolds: How to Make Paper Flowers because it'll look beautiful on your coffee table even if you don't have a crafty bone in your body.

    Book cover titled "A Petal Unfolds" by Susan Beech, displaying paper flowers and a guide on crafting them

    46. The New Design Rules: How to Decorate and Renovate From Start to Finish: An Interior Design Book that'll give you all the inspo you need to zhuzh up your whole space.

    Cover of "The New Design Rules" by Emily Henderson, showcasing a well-decorated room with furniture and fireplace

    47. Architectural Digest at 100: A Century of Style for anybody who wants a tour of every house they see. See how home style has evolved over the past century.

    Cover of Architectural Digest's "AD at 100: A Century of Style" with title text dominating the image

    48. In the Company of Women: Inspiration and Advice from over 100 Makers, Artists, and Entrepreneurs to help you find your creative spirit and pursue your dreams.

    A collage of diverse women from the cover of "In the Company of Women" by Grace Bonney for shopping-related content

    49. Good Dog: A Collection of Portraits that'll make you smile with over 150 portraits of furry friends.

    Cover of 'Good Dog' book by Randall Ford featuring a portrait of a smiling Australian Shepherd

    50. The Rainbow Atlas: A Guide to the World's 500 Most Colorful Places to give you some fun ideas for your next vacation.

    Book cover of "The Rainbow Atlas" with a collage of colorful travel locations

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