Books make great gifts for pretty much anybody. Here are some great options from Phaidon publishing.
Art and Design:
THE ONLY WOMAN brings to light the phenomenon across 150 years, 20 countries, and a variety of professions. Through 100 compelling group portraits of all men and one lone woman, this photobook creates a striking statement on gender equality.
THE ONLY WOMAN brings to light the phenomenon across 150 years, 20 countries, and a variety of professions. Through 100 compelling group portraits of all men and one lone woman, this photobook creates a striking statement on gender equality.
GREAT WOMEN PAINTERS features more than 300 artists globally, revealing a richer and more varied telling of the story of painting. Covering nearly 500 years of skill and innovation, this survey champions a more diverse history of art.
PRIME, ART’S NEXT GENERATION features the most exciting rising stars in contemporary art – who’s who and what’s next – featuring 107 artists born since 1980.
OCEAN, EXPLORING THE MARINE WORLD spans 315 entries across nearly 4,000 years, covering a wide range of styles and media – from art, scientific illustrations, and sculptures to underwater photography, film stills, and textiles. The book is a visual celebration of the Ocean with a focus on conservation efforts today.
STEVEN KLEIN is the first and only monograph on Klein, whose hyperreal and sexually charged images have captivated viewers for 30 years.
INSIDE: AT HOME WITH GREAT DESIGNERS is an intimate peek into the private spaces of the world’s top designers. These homes not only allow us unique insight into how and where designers live, but also provide us with an inspiring and aspirational kaleidoscope of living spaces, with original tips and insights from the designers themselves.
JAPANESE INTERIORS is the first book to explore 28 unique Japanese residences across all genres, from urban apartments to mountain and seaside escapes with exquisite photography and engaging text. This volume showcases aspirational minimalist homes alongside functional living/work spaces and traditional historic dwellings.
Cooking:
THE GLUTEN-FREE COOKBOOK spotlights everyday dishes from more than 80 countries that are deliciously gluten-free by design.
THE BRITISH COOKBOOK celebrates British food in a mouth-watering culinary journey around the British Isles with more than 550 traditional, authentic recipes.
Offers stunning food photography, plus atmospheric shots of Mexico and its culture, THE MEXICAN VEGETARIAN COOKBOOK lists the region from where each recipe hails with categories such as vegan, dairy-free, gluten free, one-pot, quickly prepared recipes, and more.
THE BREAD BOOK celebrates artisanal bread and heritage cooking, as well as the very concept of embracing and highlighting a culture through food. This collection of 60 authentic home baking recipes uses simple whole ingredients and features all the classics you would expect from a French boulangerie.
Learning (note - I had a chance to see a copy of both of these books and can definitely say they'd make great gifts):
IT’S CHRISTMAS EVERYWHERE is an introductory guide to how Christmas is celebrated in many cultures across the globe. Through rhyming verse and lush illustrations, young readers are invited to experience new and old Christmas traditions without any discussion of religion. When opened and folded back, the book transforms into a 3D freestanding Christmas tree. Ages 2-5
FULL OF LIFE, EXPLORING EARTH'S BIODIVERSITY is an artful and accessible reference guide to Earth’s amazing biodiversity. Organized around the latest science and including a poster on the reverse side of the cover, this introductory tour helps young readers understand how every living creature, from the tiniest germ to the biggest blue whale, is part of one big interconnected family. Ages 8-14
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