Whether really on the coffee table or on the shelf – the so-called coffee table books are suitable as decoration, but also as an exciting read for your guests. Books are often loaded with lots of beautiful illustrations, so it’s a lot of fun to mix them up. There are trending books on everything from travel and fashion to interior design and art – there’s guaranteed to be something for everyone.
for fashionistas
Cult photographer Slim Aarons (1916-2006) had nearly every style icon of his time in front of his lens. Not only has he made a name for himself as a photographer with his rich and beautiful images, the fashion world has also been influenced by him and his photographs. In “Slim Aarons: Style” a collection of her most influential photographs for the fashion world is shown and commented on by fashion historian Kate Betts, 58.
«Wonderland» (2021) by Annie Leibovitz and Anna Wintour
This picture book is something not just for fashionistas, but for those who love to travel. In “Vogue on Location” the reader is taken to some of the most spectacular spots in the world ever visited for “Vogue” magazine’s photo shoots. Not only impressive fashion photos can be seen, but also relevant landscapes.
For those who love to travel
Who wouldn’t want to visit every country in the world? Lonely Planet’s Travel Book makes this possible. Each country is presented on a total of 408 pages: recommendations from culture to gastronomy to tourist attractions. It also indicates the best time of year to visit the country. Breathtaking photos from all over the world invite the reader to flip and browse.
Assouline: Amalfi Coast (2020) directed by Carlos Souza
Travel picture books of Assouline publishing house are now among the coffee table classics. Mykonos and St. Tropez to Tulum and Marrakech, to Capri or the Amalfi Coast, there are many variations of these trend books. But what they all have in common is that the photographs perfectly capture the mood of the destination and transport the reader directly there in their minds. The holiday feeling is pre-programmed!
«Cities of Silence» (2020), teNeues Verlag
Cities around the world were deserted in 2020 when the world came to a standstill for the first time due to the corona pandemic and everyone stayed at home. In the “Cities of Silence” you’ll see hotspots that are normally heavily visited by tourists, like the London Eye, the Trevi Fountain or Times Square, which are likely to never be seen again: desolate.
For indoor fans
«Live Beautiful» (2020) directed by Athena Calderone
Designing a beautiful home is not that easy. According to the author, there is much more to a cohesive design than you might see at first glance. Ultimately, the design of our home should improve our quality of life. In “Live Beautiful” the designer reveals how this works and also opens the doors of his own home. Beautiful photos can be used as inspiration for your next interior project.
Architectural Digest at 100: A Century of Style (2019), Architectural Digest
The US magazine AD at 100: A Century of Style is publishing it to celebrate Architectural Digest’s 100th anniversary. For this, the editors dig the archive and present once again the best content of the last 100 years. Everything from exclusive insights into the four walls of stars and minor stars like the Obama couple or David Bowie (1947-2016) to highlights of cult architects’ careers can be found here.
«Houses of Our Time» by Philip Jodidio (2018)
It’s no secret that our environment and nature are changing. In “Homes for Our Time” Philip Jodidio (68) wants to show how architecture should be in the future and how we can live in interaction with nature. At nearly 450 pages, it presents a selection of unusual, innovative homes: from rural cottages to futuristic villas.