Unique Coffee Table Books

The Art of Pixar ($32) is a behind-the-scenes retrospective on 25 years of Pixar animation.

Explore the history of the color predigital age in Pantone: The 20th Century in Color ($26).

With theme parks and giant urban Lego statues, we're all a little obsessed with the toy blocks. Feed a playful addiction and grab The Cult of Lego ($26).

For the Star Wars fan who has literally everything else, a limited-edition copy of Star Wars: The Blueprints ($504) is the last item to round out a memorabilia collection.

The collection of comics in xkcd: volume 0 ($12) are muses on life, love, and science from a geeky lens and will bring guaranteed laughs to a living room.

Perfect for Polaroid fiends or those who just love the look of vintage photos, From Polaroid to Impossible ($43) showcases Polaroids from Ansel Adams and Andy Warhol, as well as new photos taken as part of the Impossible Project.

Take a journey to galaxies and worlds previously unknown to humans with the beautiful space shots in Hubble: Imaging Space and Time ($38).

Whether your recipient is a geography geek or just holds an appreciation for the art of cartography, the beautiful imagery of Maps ($32) will hold a vivid place in the library.