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6 Gorgeous Glossy Books To Gift


By Jennifer McShane
15th Dec 2016
6 Gorgeous Glossy Books To Gift

Read on for our edit of gorgeous glossy titles made for giving this Christmas.

CAPTURING FASHION

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By Gleb Derujinsky (Flammarion, approx €75) is a breathtaking collection capturing the renowned photographer’s unique vision of the fashion industry. The results are always glamorous, often exotic, and unusually unconventional; the entire book is a thing of beauty.

CHANEL: THE ENIGMA

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(Flammarion, approx €40) is author Isabelle Fiemeyer’s biography on the fashion icon and offers new insight into the life of this enigmatic figure. Featuring previously unpublished information, pictures and incredible sketches, this is a must-have for any Chanel fan.

A DIFFERENT VISION ON FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY

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(Taschen, approx €59.99): Celebrated Vogue photographer Peter Lindbergh celebrates the beauty of the female form in an enchanting collection. From Wintour to Moss, there isn’t an iconic figure he hasn’t captured.

PRETTY ICONIC

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(Fourth Estate, approx €32), Sali Hughes? latest book, is the writer’s exceptional personal take on a treasure trove of over 200 iconic products that are among the best in the beauty world.

THE WALT DISNEY FILM ARCHIVES: THE ANIMATED MOVIES 1921-1968

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(Taschen, approx €150) is an incredible edition of over 1,500 Disney illustrated images from all the classic films. It’s pure magic

?CHOCOLATE

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The ?Picasso of Pastry? Pierre Herm? returns to his first passion in a delectable recipe book bound to trigger the cravings of any cocoa addict. You’ll never look at chocolate in the same way.?(?49)