Schiffer Holiday Gift Book Ideas

A curated list of illustrated books and coffee table books for your holiday shopping inspiration. Browse our site for our complete library. 

Trappist Beer Travels, Second Edition

$29.99

While beer drinkers around the world scour market shelves for Trappist beers, few understand the enigmatic lives of the monks behind these illustrious brews. Now in its second edition, Trappist Beer Travels takes readers inside monastery walls for an in-depth...

Mark Candelaria Homes

$60.00

Gorgeous photographs and floor plans provide a rare peek into 12 ultra-high-end homes by Scottsdale, Arizona, architect Mark Candelaria  Arizona-based architect Mark Candelaria is recognized for his timeless luxury designs and signature style rooted in classical form and functionality. In...

Nantucket

$50.00

A celebration of life on Nantucket, and the simple pleasures the idyllic island has to offer. Nantucket: The Ultimate Playground is a captivating read and visual guide that captures the essence of the idyllic island. Whether you're a longtime resident...

101 Things You Should Know about James Bond 007

$24.99

In this photo-filled compendium of fun facts and fascinating trivia, every aspect of the world's most famous secret agent is explored and celebrated. From Bond's cars and gadgets to his women and villains, the 007 universe comes to life for...

Useless Knowledge for the World Traveler

$19.99

A fun, funny, and fascinating compendium of trivia, traditions, and advice from around the world—covering all seven continents, from the North Pole to the South Pole, and even the moon! Did you know that a goat discovered the true effects...

Japan

$100.00

Whether you're a seasoned globetrotter planning your next trip, a curious armchair traveler dreaming up a future destination, or just a lover of all things Japanese, this photographic journey will fulfill your fantasies and spark new desires.  The beauty and...

Horology

$34.99

A beautifully illustrated and in-depth look at horology—the scientific study of time and timekeeping. Horology is a thorough introduction to the world of time and watchmaking. Brimming with more than 150 detailed and full-color images, illustrations, charts, and technical drawings, this book...

Air & Water

$60.00

A visual showcase of 22 of the rarest and most desirable Porsche sports cars ever produced, from the 1956 Carrera GT to the 2019 991.2 GT2RS, as well as several custom builds  Throughout the history of the sports car, no marque...

Secret Places

$39.99

Secret Places offers insider tips on extraordinary but less-traveled destinations worldwide! In a post-pandemic world, people are eager to travel again. Yet, popular vacation destinations are far less appealing than they once were. This book is a much-needed alternative to overcrowded...

The Art of Punk

$45.00

Celebrating a wide range of punk design in vinyl cover art, posters, flyers, fanzines, and other ephemera, The Art of Punk highlights the movement primarily within graphic design and print, while also considering its impact on wider popular culture. Punk was based...

Monumental

$75.00

A stunning photo book featuring portraits and summaries of masterpieces from 10,000-plus years of architectural history, from churches and temples, castles and caves to pyramids and palaces, walls, towers, and more! The iridescent play of light through Gothic windows. Skyscrapers...

Deep Color

$35.00

Deep insight into color's effect on humans and how colors reflect our history. Color is a powerful force in our lives. It is a major influence in visual and verbal communication and on the decisions we make every day. Deep Color unpacks...

The Who

$59.99

Who leader Pete Townshend describes this book as an "intriguing and extremely insightful take on the Who and myself." Most know that the legendary English rock band the Who performed concerts at ear-splitting volume, smashed their instruments, and became one...

The North

$65.00

Explore the starkness of the seasons at the earth's upper latitudes, from snow deserts to a blooming tundra, polar lights to white nights.  Ice-filled, mostly uninhabited, breathtakingly beautiful: the polar region of the Northern Hemisphere offers incredible landscapes that leave visitors at...

B.B. King: From Indianola to Icon

$45.00

A comprehensive exploration of B.B. King's journey from sharecropper to musical icon! This book documents a great American story, that of B.B. King, the “King of the Blues,” and one of America’s most important popular musicians. With fascinating images and history—most...

Lost Places

$34.99

A rare fascinating look at the powerful forces that have shaped small towns and the rise and glory of a "lost" America. Heribert Niehues's award-winning photographs of gas stations, diners, motels, houses, and cars left behind by a shifting civilization, elicit...

Secret Cities of Europe

$34.99

A travel guide with gorgeous photos explores 70 under-the-radar European cities. Get an insider's look at 70 beautiful, charming European cities that you may not have heard of. Kufstein, Lugano, Wroclaw . . . enchanting, unique, and all-but-hidden urban beauties...

The Great Outdoors

$35.00

Inspiring photography of 400 of the world's greatest outdoor escapes! Outdoors; it’s always the best time of year! Especially when the whole world lies open before us. But where are the greatest experiences beckoning to adventure seekers and outdoor fans?...

Back Roads of the Pacific Northwest

$29.99

110 striking panoramic photographs of remote areas of Oregon and Washington—tiny towns, tulip fields, apple farms, waterfalls, wildlife, and more. Experience the hidden byways of the great Pacific Northwest through the unerring eye of landscape photographer and educator David Skernick. Covering Washington...

At Home with Dogs

$34.99

A feel-good gift book celebrating the joy of 15 rescue dogs and their owners. People who rescue dogs have a great deal of compassion and enough love to last through what is often a trying adjustment period. But adoptive owners...

Atlas of Flowering Plants

$39.99

Flowers come in an unbelievable array of shapes and colors. Yet, their leaf and fruit forms surpass even their floral splendor. From Acanthaceae to Zygophyllaceae, this book features magnificent color portraits of 200 flowering-plant families from around the world. The...

Palm Springs Modern Dogs at Home

$24.99

A celebration of Palm Springs's beloved dogs in their vibrant midcentury modern homes. The beautiful climate, wide-open spaces, and clean decor of Palm Springs, California make the perfect home for its residents and their desert pets, which are as lovingly...

The Blues

$39.99

An illustrated history of blues music, featuring blues artists of every era, over 350 stunning photographs and illustrations, and a wealth of rare graphic memorabilia Foreword by Marshall Chess, veteran record producer with legendary Chicago rhythm-and-blues label, Chess Records The deceptively...

Sailboats

$29.99

Over 75 striking black-and-white prints of classic sailboats in action across the world, from world-renowned photographer Michael Kahn “Nothing stirs my soul more than watching a 100-year-old classic yacht roll over a wave, sails flared, white water crashing off her...

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