Creative Books For The Bibliophile

aspire Gift Guide 2022

AphroChic

Jeanine Hays and Bryan Mason invite you into the intimate spaces of actors and musicians, the creative studios of artists and curators, the “boss” homes of entrepreneurs and executives, “off-the-beaten-path” homes that defy the stereotypes of urban living, and places filled with pieces handed down from generations past in this visually stunning celebration of Black homeownership.

Remodelista

Written with urgency, Remodelista: The Low-Impact Home gives clear guidance and inspiration for creating a home that’s both sustainable and stylish. The book features room-by-room tips for reducing your environmental footprint, as well as tours of artful living quarters belonging to people who interpret low-impact living in a myriad of ways.

Life Meets Art

An unparalleled, global, behind-the-scenes tour through 250 beautiful interiors from the homes of the most creative people in art, architecture, design, fashion, literature, music, film and theatre. These inspiring spaces show where the greatest creatives in history lived their lives, honed their crafts and, in many cases, produced some of the world’s most celebrated masterpieces.

Inside

The homes of interior designers are the places where all the knowledge and decorating expertise they have perfected can be seen in their fullest expression. Inside: At Home with Great Designers is a tour of the homes of sixty of the most talented and accomplished creatives working in the design world today.

Rooms of Wonder

Through her bestselling coloring books and distinctive illustrations, Johanna Basford’s beautiful forests, ocean depths, and hidden magical kingdoms have enchanted millions of people around the world. In this newest work, Basford takes her audience indoors, inviting them to explore the wonders of the worlds within.

Black Food

A beautiful, rich, and groundbreaking book exploring Black foodways within America and around the world. In this deeply heartfelt tribute to Black culinary ingenuity, Bryant Terry captures the broad and divergent voices of the African Diaspora through the prism of food. Includes contributions from more than 100 Black cultural luminaires from around the globe.

Great Women Painters

Covering nearly 500 years of skill and innovation, this survey continues Phaidon’s celebrated The Art Book series and reveals and champions a more diverse history of art, showcasing recently discovered and newly appreciated work and artists throughout its more than 300 pages and images.

The Spotlight Collection

Featuring new work by leading contemporary artists, these collectible books from David Zwirner Books offer the perfect primer on a wide variety of artists from Marcel Dzama to Wolfgang Tillmans.

Together at the Table

See husband-and-wife founders of Juliska, David and Capucine, share their philosophy on love and the art of living well. Sharing their family stories and traditions for celebrating life’s special moments, they delve into the soulful, the whimsical, and the delightedly imperfect art of entertaining.