Books

January, 1964

In need of a quick but careful gift for a friend you respect? You can't beat a book -- with this one caution: Make sure you know the dimensions of your friend's mind. This knowledge and a full-fledged bookshop (shun all-purpose emporiums) will do the job. The season is rich in rich volumes that will bring long-run cheer to your bibliophilic buddies and bunnies. Here are a few:Discovery of Painting (Viking, $25) is the most sumptuous primer on art appreciation we've seen in a long while. One need...