An open book

The joys of gift books are as varied as the topics they cover

by Stephanie E. Ponder

One of life’s great pleasures is poring over the pages of a coffee table book. There’s just so much to look at and learn. Costco carries a range of gift books to appeal to a variety of interests, both yours and those of anyone on your gift list. Here’s a look:

Photography (Item 1604017), by Tom Ang.
Packed with stunning photos, this book covers the history of the camera, from its origins in the 1820s to the digital age of the 21st century, and presents more than 250 profiles of key photographers and their iconic images. This deluxe edition, with a 3D cut-through “camera lens” cover exclusive to Costco, is the perfect reference book for photography buffs.

The Marvel Age of Comics, 1961–1978 (Item 1690805), by Roy Thomas.
A treasure trove of images and insights reveals the making of the most popular Marvel characters ever created, as well as the legends who created them, from Stan “The Man” Lee to Jack “King” Kirby and countless others. There are hundreds of images, including vintage comic book covers, along with insider insights and essays. This special slipcase edition, exclusive to Costco, includes a replica vintage Spider-Man poster.

The Rise of the Dragon (Item 1693700), by George R.R. Martin, Elio M. García Jr. and Linda Antonsson.
This lavish visual history—featuring more than 180 all-new illustrations—is a stunning introduction to House Targaryen, the iconic family at the heart of HBO’s Game of Thrones prequel series, House of the Dragon. This book is a must-have for anyone who wants to learn more about the most powerful family in Westeros.

The Crown in Vogue (Item 1693698), by Robin Muir and Josephine Ross.
Published to commemorate the Platinum Jubilee of Elizabeth II, this book chronicles the British royal family through photographs that have appeared in British Vogue magazine from the early 20th century to the present day. With visual treasures from Vogue’s archives and contributions from commentators ranging from Evelyn Waugh to Zadie Smith, this is a definitive, authoritative portrait of royalty in the modern age.

Recipes from the World of Tolkien, The Elven Cookbook, The Brothers Grimm Cookbook, and Jane Austen’s Table, (Item 1699690), by Robert Tuesley Anderson.
Whether you’re a fan of J.R.R. Tolkien, the Brothers Grimm or Jane Austen, the literary recipes in these four separate books provide food for the table along with food for thought.

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