Brigitte Bardot. Porsche. Pamela Hanson. Coffee table books made a resurgence in 2025 with no shortage of stellar, classic subjects that deserve a prime, permanent spot for everyone to see displayed in your home. This year, we’re prioritizing all that’s good in life, from cocktails, to sex, to, of course, art.
Whether you’re looking for a timeless gift for the fashion-obsessed lover in your life, or you want guests in your home to see you have great taste, these titles aren’t meant to collect dust—these books of art are meant to be left out in the open for everyone to take a peek at when they’re over. Part of being a good host is providing entertainment, right? Here, 8 stunning, arty works that span beauty, rock & roll, and everything between.
Brigitte Bardot: Intimate (Assouline)
The ultimate bombshell, this chic book gives, well, an intimate look inside actress, model, and singer Brigitte Bardot’s life, complete with stunning images captured by her friend and photographer Jicky Dussart. The book shows rare images of Bardot at her house in Saint-Tropez and beyond, backed by words from Bardot throughout the 272 pages.
$120; assouline.com
Pamela Hanson: The ’90s (Rizzoli)
No photographer captured the Nineties supermodel quite like Pamela Hanson, and this coffee table book proves it. Over the book’s 360 pages, Hanson’s photographs span the likes of everyone from fashion royalty and It-girls like Linda Evangelista, Carla Bruni, Stephanie Seymour, Christy Turlington, Eva Herzigová, and Milla Jovovich, among many, many more legendary names. It’s the kind of book any fashion lover in your life will cherish, page after page.
$85; rizzolibookstore.com
America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders (Assouline)
A book so good they simply can’t ignore it. You may not be a fan of the Dallas Cowboys, but there’s no arguing that the NFL team’s cheerleaders are undeniable American icons. From their Netflix special to their on-field fashion, America’s Sweethearts tracks the squad’s 60 years of style and influence, high kick after high kick. The book celebrates the women who “are dedicated ambassadors of goodwill, supporting countless charitable initiatives, visiting troops overseas, and uplifting communities,” as the publisher notes. Yee-haw, indeed.
$120; assouline.com
François Halard: Art and Flowers (Rizzoli)
Personal artwork and a bouquet always make for welcome gifts for the love of your life. This two-book collection from famed photographer Francois Halard combines the two subjects into a moving set that showcases Halard’s floral Polaroids and mixed media artwork inspired by his photography. “His photography has an innate capacity to evoke emotion and tell stories that linger in the mind long after the image is seen,” says designer Dries Van Noten in the foreward.
$175; rizzolibookstore.com
Artifacts: Porsche Motorsport (Type 7)
No set of wheels is sexier than a classic Porsche, and Artifacts: Porsche Motorsport makes a convincing case, wrapped in a red vinyl cover and a motorsport-esque buckle. A collaboration with Porsche Motorsport, Porsche Museum, plus the Porsche Corporate Archive, the automaker’s racing history and over 250 artifacts are on display in this 550-page collectible, with photos by Thomas Welk and archival imagery and details to satisfy the serious car fanatic on your list. The only gift that could top it is a classic 911 wrapped in a giant red bow parked out front.
$400; type7.com
Rick Owens: Temple of Love (Rizzoli)
They live and breathe design, follow Michele Lamy on Instagram, and have a cart filled on The Real Real. Gift them Rick Owens: Temple of Love, a compilation celebrating one of the most notable, extraordinary names in fashion. The book chronicles Owens’ three decades in the game, released just in time to mark his summertime show at the Palais Galliera in Paris.
$57.50; rizzolibookstore.com
New York After Dark (Rizzoli)
The New York of the 1970s and 1980s might be long gone, but Dustin Pittman: New York After Dark takes us back to the buzzing clubs, glitzy galleries, and gritty-and-glamorous nightlife with this work of rarely seen images. It’s a raw, revealing peek into a world where artists like Iggy Pop and the Stooges, Blondie, and Bowie were only getting started.
$59+; amazon.com
Sophia by Eisenstaedt (Taschen)
A compendium of photos of one of the most revered actresses of our time, Sophia dubs Sophia Loren “The Queen of Italy,” and that’s not far off. Much has been made of Loren’s iconic beauty, now compiled through the lens of photographer Alfred Eisenstaedt. Having this book in your home suggests you know beauty, and that’s a compliment to anyone who walks in.
$1,000; taschen.com