Categories: Editorial

6 Gorgeous Glossy Books To Gift


by Jennifer McShane
15th Dec 2016

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 Featuring previously unpublished information, pictures and incredible sketches, this is a must-have for any Chanel fan.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

(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

(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

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

?CHOCOLATE

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)