Are you racking your brain trying to find the perfect gifts for your friends and family this holiday season? A great go-to gift for anyone is a coffee table book. They are a beautiful, weighty and satisfying gift to give. You never know, if you choose a great book, you might just surprise them with their favourite gift of the season.

Here are some coffee table books for everyone on your list.

For the décor fan:

Vogue Living: Houses Gardens People by Hamish Bowles, gives you a glimpse into the homes of the fashion, music and art stylemakers of the world. With stunning photographs by celebrated photographers such as Annie Leibovitz, Mario Testino and Miles Aldridge we get to take a look at the owners and how they live.

For the photography buff:

Ansel Adams: 400 Photographs by Ansel Adams and Andrea G. Stillman, celebrates the work of legendary photographer Ansel Adams, this collection presents his work in chronological order from his early work photographing Yosemite in 1916 to his final work in the 1960s. This book is a must-have for anyone who appreciates photography.

For the cat lover:

The Life and Love of Cats by Lewis Blackwell, is the perfect gift for anyone who loves cats – and we all know someone who loves cats! This book takes you on a journey from the modern house cats of today, to the cats hiding in medieval Europe, to their wild cousins on the plains of Africa and everything in between.

For the fashion-conscious:

Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty by Andrew Bolton, showcases the work of Alexander McQueen; one of the most influential, imaginative and provocative designers of his generation. This retrospective book celebrates his career and creativity and makes the perfect gift for your fashion conscious pal.

For the movie buff:

Dressed: A Century of Hollywood Costume Design by Deborah N. Landis is the perfect coffee table book for any movie buff, detailing the costumes from Hollywood’s Golden Age to the big blockbusters of today. Drawing on years of research, this book features stories, sketches and photographs of some of the most iconic costumes in cinematic history.

For the fans of street photography:

Humans of New York by Brandon Stanton is the book of the season for any fan of street photography. With beautiful photographs and touching anecdotes, this book will keep you coming back again and again.

For the foodie:

Eleven Madison Park: The Cookbook by Daniel Humm and Will Guidara with photographs by Francesco Tonelli is a gorgeous cookbook from one of New York City’s most popular fine-dining restaurants. With over 125 recipes accompanied by stunning photographs this cookbook can be both a coffee table piece and a book used in the kitchen.

Do you have any favourite coffee table books? Let us know in the comments below!