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<p>Struggling to find a gift for the person who has everything (or worse, claims they need nothing)? Fear not! Whether they’re an Italophile, a minimalist, or someone who insists on reminiscing about <em>that</em> nightclub in the Nineties, we’ve got the perfect coffee table book to dazzle even the pickiest recipients. Warning: you might want to keep a few of these for yourself…</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="971" height="913" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/earthskywater.png" alt="Earth, Sky Water, £30, Thames and Hudson" class="wp-image-101716" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/earthskywater.png 971w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/earthskywater-600x564.png 600w" sizes="(max-width: 971px) 100vw, 971px" /></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-for-the-minimalist"><strong>For the minimalist</strong></h3>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-earth-sky-amp-water-30"><strong><em>Earth, Sky &amp; Water</em></strong>, £30</h4>



<p>Dreaming of a serene Scandi retreat while your house looks like a tornado hit IKEA? This visually soothing tome showcases Nordic homes so perfect they’ll make you rethink your cluttered existence. Featuring a foreword by architecture guru Kenneth Frampton, it’s basically a blueprint for hygge heaven.</p>



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<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="635" height="842" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/nationalparks.png" alt="National Parks of the United Kingdom, £40 " class="wp-image-101717" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/nationalparks.png 635w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/nationalparks-452x600.png 452w" sizes="(max-width: 635px) 100vw, 635px" /></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-for-clueless-hiker-s"><strong>For clueless hiker</strong>s</h3>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-national-parks-of-the-united-kingdom-40"><strong><em>National Parks of the United Kingdom</em>, £40</strong></h4>



<p>The most beautiful book about Britain’s National Parks <em>ever</em> published (their words, but we agree). Jam-packed with jaw-dropping photos and fascinating facts, it’s the perfect gift for anyone who loves nature… but prefers to admire it from their sofa.</p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-for-old-skool-ravers"><strong>For old skool ravers</strong></h3>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-hacienda-40"><strong><em>The Haçienda</em>, £40</strong></h4>



<p>For the one who swears they “remember everything” about Manchester’s legendary nightclub, but can’t find their car keys. This book is a time capsule of strobe-lit memories, complete with DJ stories, fashion moments, and enough nostalgia to fuel a glow-stick revival.</p>



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<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="872" height="948" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/wineandtravelitaly.png" alt="Wine and Travel Italy Assoluine, 100" class="wp-image-101720" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/wineandtravelitaly.png 872w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/wineandtravelitaly-552x600.png 552w" sizes="(max-width: 872px) 100vw, 872px" /></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-for-italophiles"><strong>For Italophiles</strong></h3>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-wine-amp-travel-in-italy-100"><strong><em>Wine &amp; Travel in Italy</em>, £100</strong></h4>



<p>Part travel guide, part ode to Italian vineyards, this book is a vino-lover’s dream. It’s got everything: vineyard recommendations, a wine glossary, and more swoon-worthy photography than a Tuscan postcard stand. Pair with a bottle of Barolo and an invitation to dinner.</p>



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<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="851" height="944" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/theartistspalette.png" alt="The Artist’s Palette, £35" class="wp-image-101722" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/theartistspalette.png 851w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/theartistspalette-541x600.png 541w" sizes="(max-width: 851px) 100vw, 851px" /></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-for-arty-party-people"><strong>For arty party people</strong></h3>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-artist-s-palette-35"><strong><em>The Artist’s Palette</em>, £35</strong></h4>



<p>Peek into the colour palettes of 50 legendary artists and discover the pigments behind their most iconic masterpieces. It’s the arty friend’s version of peeking in someone’s bathroom cabinet—but way more glamorous.</p>



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<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="798" height="898" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/spieldberg.png" alt="Spielberg, A Retrospective, £28" class="wp-image-101723" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/spieldberg.png 798w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/spieldberg-533x600.png 533w" sizes="(max-width: 798px) 100vw, 798px" /></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-for-film-buff-s"><strong>For film buff</strong>s</h3>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-spielberg-a-retrospective-28"><em><strong>Spielberg, A Retrospective</strong></em><strong>, </strong><em>£28</em></h4>



<p>This glossy retrospective on cinema’s most iconic director is packed with behind-the-scenes secrets, epic photos, and enough trivia to out-geek any movie buff. Buy it for your resident Spielberg fanatic, but don’t expect to hear the end of <em>Jaws</em> facts anytime soon.</p>



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<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="487" height="642" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/LED-BY-DONKEYS.png" alt="Led By Donkeys, £18" class="wp-image-101724" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/LED-BY-DONKEYS.png 487w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/LED-BY-DONKEYS-455x600.png 455w" sizes="(max-width: 487px) 100vw, 487px" /></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-for-armchair-activists"><strong>For armchair activists</strong></h3>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-led-by-donkeys-18"><strong><em>Led By Donkeys</em>, £18</strong></h4>



<p>From trolling politicians to plastering London with scathing billboards, this book is a masterclass in creative activism. If your recipient loves a good rant and believes in holding power to account, this will fuel their fiery soul.</p>



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<figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="628" height="842" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/yves-saintlaurent.png" alt="Yves Saint Laurent Inside Out, £60" class="wp-image-101726" style="aspect-ratio:0.7458432304038005;width:640px;height:auto" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/yves-saintlaurent.png 628w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/yves-saintlaurent-448x600.png 448w" sizes="(max-width: 628px) 100vw, 628px" /></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-for-fashion-fiends"><strong>For fashion fiends</strong></h3>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-yves-saint-laurent-inside-out-60"><strong><em>Yves Saint Laurent Inside Out</em></strong>, <strong>£60</strong></h4>



<p>This intimate look at YSL’s creative world is as chic as it gets. Packed with rare photos and insider gossip, it’s a must-have for anyone who worships at the altar of couture. Warning: may lead to spontaneous wardrobe clear-outs.</p>



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<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1205" height="791" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Hollywood.png" alt="LIFE. Hollywood, £200" class="wp-image-101729" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Hollywood.png 1205w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Hollywood-600x394.png 600w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Hollywood-1000x656.png 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 1205px) 100vw, 1205px" /></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-for-the-glam-goddesses"><strong>For the glam goddesses</strong></h3>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-life-hollywood-200"><strong><em>LIFE. Hollywood</em></strong>, <strong>£200</strong></h4>



<p>The ultimate tribute to Tinseltown’s golden age, this two-volume set is as extra as they are. Expect glitzy Oscar night photos, behind-the-scenes snaps, and enough old-school charm to make Marilyn Monroe proud.</p>



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<figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="669" height="879" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/sacred.png" alt="Sacred Sites, £30" class="wp-image-101731" style="aspect-ratio:0.7610921501706485;width:640px;height:auto" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/sacred.png 669w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/sacred-457x600.png 457w" sizes="(max-width: 669px) 100vw, 669px" /></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-for-travel"><strong>For </strong>travel </h3>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-sacred-sites-30"><strong><em>Sacred Sites</em>, £30</strong></h4>



<p>A mystical journey through holy mountains, golden shrines, and ancient temples. This visually stunning book is the ultimate guide to the world’s most awe-inspiring spaces – perfect for the friend who believes in both chakras <em>and</em> frequent flyer miles.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.taschen.com/en/books/esoterica/08052/sacred-sites-the-library-of-esoterica">BUY NOW</a></p>


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