Beautiful Coffee Table Books for Any Home

An illustrated edition of The 1619 Project, with newly commissioned artwork and archival images, The New York Times Magazine’s award-winning reframing of the American founding and its contemporary echoes, placing slavery and resistance at the center of the American story.

Sit in on conversations between President Barack Obama and music icon Bruce Springsteen as they discuss the topics that are most important to them: Music, politics today, marriage, fatherhood, and their dreams for the future. Additionally, this book offers an exclusive look at the authors’ archives including Obama’s annotated speeches, Springsteen’s handwritten lyrics, and never-before-seen photographs.

From former editor of New York magazine Adam Moss, a collection of illuminating conversations examining the very personal, rigorous, complex, and elusive work of making art. From first glimmers to second thoughts, roads not taken, crises, breakthroughs, on to one triumphant finish after another.

Journalist and photographer, Jamal Jordan traveled the country and the world to meet queer couples and families and to bring their stories to life. The result is Queer Love in Color, a tender, empowering, and celebratory look at love and affection.

A photographic and narrative celebration of contemporary Native American life and cultures, alongside an in-depth examination of issues that Native people face, by celebrated photographer and storyteller Matika Wilbur of the Swinomish and Tulalip Tribes.

A visually arresting multi-media collection that showcases what it means to be Black today. With each page readers explore photographs, essays, memes, poems, and more emphasizing the vivid and prismatic scope of Black creativity and culture. Each time you pick up this book there is something new to discover.

New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of Subpar Parks Amber Share takes us around the globe to celebrate the world’s greatest wonders alongside hysterical reviews from their harshest critics. Equal parts hilarious and informative, Subpar Planet is perfect for seasoned globe-trotters, people interested in broadening their worldly horizons, and anyone who simply wants to see the unique ways their fellow human beings interact with the world around them.

Murakami has amassed millions of readers and fans for his eccentric and highly immersive stories, but little is known of the man himself. In Murakami T, readers get a rare glimpse into the life (and closet) of this literary icon, by exploring his eclectic T-shirt collection.

Hannah “Kitten Lady” Shaw and professional cat photographer Andrew Marttila journey to thirty countries to bring you hundreds of photos and stories of cats from every corner of the world.

For the person who loves all things Broadway, they’ll love this in-depth look at Lin-Manuel Miranda’s breakout debut, In the Heights. Filled with Miranda’s annotated lyrics, essays, photographs, and more, this book brings the thrill of the theater into your own home.

A beautiful celebration of Dolly Parton’s iconic sense of style through entertaining personal stories and 450 full-color photographs, including exclusive images from her private costume archive. Filled with candor, humor, and lots and lots of rhinestones, Behind the Seams is a shining tribute to one of the most beloved musicians in history, a treasured keepsake for anyone who loves Dolly Parton, and an indispensable guide to forging your own path to beauty and confidence.

When artist Anita Kunz was quarantined in her home during the pandemic, she was left looking for inspiration and started researching women in history. What she found was a treasure trove of stories — many she had never heard before — of how women have had monumental impacts on our world. This book is a collection of those women, their stories, and portraits painted by Anita. A breathtaking collection, this book will educate and inspire you.

An unforgettable collection of diverse, remarkable lives inspired by “Overlooked,” the groundbreaking New York Times series that publishes the obituaries of extraordinary people whose deaths went unreported in the newspaper — filled with nearly 200 full-color photos and new, never-before-published content.

In this breathtaking tribute to our feathered friends, Gibson chronicles the many ways that birds have been represented throughout human history. From ancient mythology and folk tales to depictions in religion, and from allegories in poetry to being served as the main dish on our dinner tables, birds seem to be the constant image throughout. A must-read for any bird-lovers, word-lovers, or nature-lovers.

The trendsetting designer known for her effortless style shares the secrets of the art of layering, with more than 250 gorgeous photographs of her signature interiors. These pages will help you design a home that’s made to be lived in.

Modernist painter Van Gogh was heavily influenced by the earlier masters. Steven Naifeh’s work shows the reverential side of this unparalleled painter as he develops a style all his own. Peppered throughout are full-color images of Van Gogh’s own works alongside those of artists like Monet, Gauguin, Seurat, and more. A must-have for any art enthusiast.

Jimmy Chin is a world-class photographer, mountaineer, and the director of the award-winning documentary Free Solo. For over twenty-five years he has been taking breathtaking photos of his travels and adventures in locations that few people will ever see. This book will set your heart on fire, both with the extreme beauty of our planet and the remarkable challenges that human beings can achieve.