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Some of our favorite coffee table books, for all kinds of outdoorspeople.
Some of our favorite coffee table books, for all kinds of outdoorspeople.

The Case for the Coffee Table Book: Solving All Your 国产吃瓜黑料-Gift Crises

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Some of our favorite coffee table books, for all kinds of outdoorspeople.

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There are two types聽of聽adventurous souls聽who are聽easy to buy gifts for: those who have told you in exact terms what they want, or those who you're so close with that you know their size, their favorite color, the terrain and climate in which they regularly hike, and whether or not their jacket聽尘耻蝉迟听have pit zips. For the rest of the people on your list, we would like to make the case for one gift that never fails: the coffee table book. It doesn't sound all that sexy, but it always does the trick. You've got choices for every outdoors obsessive in your life. You only need a basic understanding of their interests to find a book that says, “Hey, I get what's important to you, and I want you to be able to share it with the world through a tasteful conversation piece.”聽And the concept really doesn't age out鈥攜ou can't argue with the聽allure of the hard cover, the oversize pages, and the beautiful photos.聽

Here are our all-time favorites that come with a 100 percent recipient-satisfaction guarantee.

For Cyclists

鈥榁elo 3rd Gear: Bicycle Culture and Stories鈥 by Sven聽Ehmann

(Gestalten)

Bicycle design is a fascinating rabbit hole鈥攅ndlessly customizable to fit rider personality and purpose, while utilizing the latest technology and still staying true to the original two-wheel design.聽痴别濒辞听3谤诲听骋别补谤聽illustrates the most current innovations in some of the world鈥檚 most covetable bicycles, features stories from cyclists, and provides an introduction to the next generation of products and accessories聽evolving to meet the growing demand for pedal power.


For #VanLifers

鈥楬ome Is Where You Park It鈥 by Foster Huntington

(A Restless Transplant)

Huntington documented the campers of travelers he met on his own 80,000-mile, two-year North American road trip. He published about 100 of his favorite shots in this coffee table book. Each van is a lifestyle enabler and reflects the personality of its owner. Read: the photos are very fun. This one is sure to inspire wanderlust in anyone who still can't resist #vanlife inspiration (rest assured, we all know this person).聽


For Climbers

鈥楩red Beckey's 100 Favorite North American Climbs鈥 by Fred Beckey

(Patagonia')

The climbing legend shares intimate knowledge of his favorite climbs, mixing photographs, route descriptions, hand-drawn maps, historical information, and influencers from the sport in this guidebook. It acts as the ultimate reference book, offering climbing beta and a comprehensive tick-list for every alpinist.聽


For Photographers

鈥業nfra: Photographs by Richard Mosse鈥 by Richard Mosse and Adam Hochschild

(Aperture)

Photographer Richard Mosse captures conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo using Kodak Aerochrome, an infrared color film originally used for military reconnaissance. The film鈥檚 infrared light turns lush green landscapes into an array of electric crimsons and hot pinks. The book documents not only the country鈥檚 topography but also the conflict between rebel groups and the country鈥檚 national army, telling the Congo鈥檚 story through a completely unexpected look.


For Generalists

鈥楪oing Out Is Going In鈥櫬爀dited by Jeff Johnson and James Joiner

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Maui (Patagonia)

When you鈥檙e gifting for a true Renaissance outdoorsperson, Going Out Is Going In has your back. You get a whole spectrum of the outdoor world, from kayaking to climbing to hiking, oceans to arctic landscapes, extreme adventure to natural serenity. The book features work by leading adventure and outdoor photographers including Becca Skinner, Chris Burkard, and Forest Woodward.聽


For Off-the-Grid Obsessives

鈥楥abin Porn: Inspiration for Your Quiet Place Somewhere鈥 by Zach Klein, Steven Leckart and Noah Kalina

(Little, Brown and Company)

Inspired by the Tumblr blog 鈥淐abin Porn,鈥 this book features some of the site鈥檚 most popular photographs of handmade homes around the world, nestled away from civilization. The book showcases unique architecture and idyllic settings, offers tips for setting up a quiet escape, and provides a sense of peace that simply can鈥檛 be quantified with Insta likes.


For Startup Enthusiasts

鈥楾he 国产吃瓜黑料rs: New Outdoor Creativity鈥 edited by J. Bowman, S. Ehmann and R. Klanten

(Gestalten)

Hiking, biking, paddling, and other outdoor pursuits are more than hobbies鈥攖hey inspire entire lifestyles and cultures. The 国产吃瓜黑料rs documents the rise of the creative outdoor entrepreneurs helping cater to these passions, featuring interviews with gear manufacturers, industry innovators, and explorers and adventurers.


For Wildlife Lovers

鈥極n This Earth A Shadow Falls鈥櫬燽y Nick Brandt

(Big Life Editions)

This is the third book in a trilogy Brandt created to document East Africa鈥檚 wildlife, capturing elephants, giraffes, lions, and gorillas in sepia and blue-tone photos without the aid of a telephoto lens. The result is a portfolio of intimate wildlife portraits. This installment has a darker tone than the previous books聽in the series and provides a starker view of the plight of East Africa鈥檚 rapidly disappearing animals.


For Surfers

鈥楽urfing: 1778-Today鈥 by Jim Heimann

(Taschen America)

Graphic designer Jim Heimann charts surfing鈥檚 culture and history through more than 900 images, starting in 1778 and tracing the evolution of the sport and lifestyle to present day. Historical and contemporary photographs, along with essays by surf journalists, create a visual history of surfing, its athletes, and its influence on the world through fashion, film and music.聽


For Conservationists

鈥楪enesis鈥 by Lelia Wanick Salgado and photographs by Sebastiao Salgado

(Taschen)

There are still places in the world that are unchanged by humans as though trapped in the time of Genesis. Sebastiao Salgado spent eight years finding and documenting these mountains, deserts, oceans, and animals relatively untouched by modern society. He traveled by foot, canoe, and even balloon through extreme conditions to create the black and white images in this love letter to the planet.聽


For Entertainers

鈥楥raft Cocktails鈥 by Brian Van Flandern

(Assouline)

Mixologist Brian Van Flandern shares some of his favorite recipes created while working at New York鈥檚 Per Se restaurant. He includes other recipes from famous craft cocktail lounges in the city. The book covers exotic ingredients found in many of Van Flandern鈥檚 famous drinks, as well as garnishes and glassware for crafting your own cocktails at home.聽


For Travelers

鈥極xford Atlas of the World鈥

(Oxford University Press)

Gone are the days when hard-backed reference books were considered practical, but Oxford鈥檚 atlas should still have a place in every geography nerd's home library. The annually-updated book is filled with urban and backcountry maps, illustrated tables and graphs, and striking satellite images. And yes, it鈥檚 still a helpful resource for trip planning.聽


For Fly Fishers

鈥50 Places to Fly Fish Before You Die鈥櫬燽y聽Chris聽Santella

(Stewart, Tabori and Chang)

The thrill of the pull on the line while fly-fishing is matched only by the beautiful places the sport can take a devoted angler. 50 Places takes readers to some of the most stunning and famous spots in the world among devoted casters. Seek tarpon in聽Jardines聽de la Reina, Cuba, cast for peacock bass in the Rio Negro in Brazil, and reel in聽taimen聽in Mongolia鈥攏o permits necessary.

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