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Best Coffee Table Books Under $100

Just 13 Books So Inspiring, You'll Make Space For Them on Your Coffee Table

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Coffee table books make decorative pieces that are packed with knowledge and inspiration. As such, they are great gift ideas for the avid readers in your life. Whether they have a knack for interior design, plant care, photography, fashion, food, or the little histories of New York, there's a book that will cater to their unique passions and niche interests.

We've curated 13 affordable options anyone will be touched to receive as gifts. None of these books costs over $100, yet their value exceeds the price tag. Take a look at these unique finds and get ready to buy a few fo yourself, too.

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A Touching Gift: Humans of New York by Brandon Stanton

The top stories from the popular blog and Instagram account have been compiled in this heartwarming Humans of New York by Brandon Stanton ($15) book. It's a failsafe gift that will inspire and touch anyone deeply.

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Humans of New York by Brandon Stanton
$15
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For Endless Green Inpiration: Jungalow: Decorate Wild - by Justina Blakeney (Hardcover)

This Jungalow: Decorate Wild - by Justina Blakeney (Hardcover) ($20) is filled with clever tips and inspiration images, so they'll never run out of ideas for decorating their space. Display it on their coffee table.

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Jungalow: Decorate Wild - by Justina Blakeney (Hardcover)
$20
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For the Costume Design Enthusiasts: Racinet The Costume History

This Racinet The Costume History ($20) is a fascinating look into costumes, dresses, and styles from antiquity to the end of the 19th century. It will be a guaranteed hit for costume design or fashion majors.

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Racinet The Costume History
$20
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For All Things Big Apple: The Encyclopedia of New York

The editors of New York magazine put together this incredible book, and it's one I'd gift to anyone who loves New York as much as I do. The Encyclopedia of New York ($25) is a collection of fun facts, unexpected origin stories, hidden histories, and useful guides about the city.

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The Encyclopedia of New York
$25
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For the Art-Lover: Andy Warhol: Polaroids (Multilingual Edition)

Art enthusiasts will be so excited to add this Andy Warhol: Polaroids (Multilingual Edition) by Richard B. Woodard and Reuel Golden ($59) to their collection. It's an engageing chronicle of the artist's life, work and encounters.

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Andy Warhol: Polaroids (Multilingual Edition) by Richard B. Woodard and Reuel
$59
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For Gucci Fans: Gucci: The Making Of by Frida Giannini

The fashion girl will love displaying GUCCI: The Making Of by Frida Giannini ($88). It includes thought-provoking essays, anecdotes, and commentaries, showcasing Gucci like never before.

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GUCCI: The Making Of by Frida Giannini
$88
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For the Interior Design Lovers: Architectural Digest: A Century of Style Coffee Table Book

To give them a start on decorating their coffee table, the Architectural Digest: A Century of Style Coffee Table Book ($100) has that minimal look that'll blend right in. Plus, it'll be fun for guests to look through.

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A Minimalist Book: Tom Ford by Tom Ford & Bridget Foley

Minimalist and sophisticated, just like the man himself. Anyone will love displaying Tom Ford by Tom Ford & Bridget Foley ($83), which dives into his work at Gucci that has set the stage for his worldwide success.

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Tom Ford by Tom Ford & Bridget Foley
$83
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For Fashion Fans: Peter Lindbergh: On Fashion Photography

If they have a knack for photography and fashion, this Peter Lindbergh: On Fashion Photography ($51, originally $70) will provide plenty of inspiration. We'd want to flip through it all day long.

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Peter Lindbergh: On Fashion Photography
$51
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A Cross-Discipline Book: Louis Vuitton: A Passion for Creation: New Art, Fashion and Architecture

Make their home a little bit fancier by gifting them Louis Vuitton: A Passion for Creation: New Art, Fashion and Architecture by Valerie Steele ($70). It explores a few of the industries the luxury house has built a name in.

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$70
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A History Lesson: The Little Book of New York by Orange Hippo

The Little Book of New York ($9) by Orange Hippo is packed with trivia, historical faces, and more. For those who love the Big Apple, this manual will teach them everything they need to know — covering the landmarks, world-class museums, theatres and other iconic attractions that make New York what it is.

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The Little Book of New York
$9
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A Special Cookbook: Pierre Thiam Cookbook

This Pierre Thiam Cookbook ($90) makes an excellent gift for adventurous cooks. Since buying it after watching Anthony Bourdain's episode in Senegal, my husband and I have adopted a few recipes into our repertoire, and they have easily been our favourites.

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Pierre Thiam Cookbook
$90
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For Interior Designers: Eames by Gloria Koenig and Peter Gössel

The interiors enthusiasts will swoon over this book Eames by Gloria Koenig and Peter Gössel ($16). They'll learn all about the couple's highly influential work, which has defined a new kind of modernity in furniture design.

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Eames by Gloria Koenig and Peter Gössel
$16
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