Gift Books for Everyone on Your List

ArtFolds: READ: Jane Eyre
ArtFolds are the perfect gift for anyone in love with the printed word. They are real, readable books you can transform into three-dimensional sculptures via the simple act of folding the pages in a precise order. The end result is the perfect centerpiece for every reader’s mantel or home library. Sculptures are available for a variety of beloved titles, both in pre-folded and do-it-yourself options.

The World of Ice & Fire: The Untold History of Westeros and the Game of Thrones
There are two kinds of fans: those who are content with what they see on the screen or between two covers, and those who must know more. This book is for the latter breed, the hardcore enthusiasts who not only know the names of all the background characters in Tywin Lannister’s court, but what House they hail from, what other lords they serve, and possibly what they ate for breakfast. The World of Ice & Fire is an exhaustive compendium of the people and places of George R.R. Martin’s enthralling fantasy series, and, by extension, the HBO series. Featuring full-color maps, artwork, and comprehensive family trees, it is entirely made up of new material covering the lore and legends of the Seven Kingdoms.

Humans of New York, by Brandon Stanton
Based on the incredible photoblog with over four million devotees, this bestseller boasts four hundred photos and stories of New York’s fascinating inhabitants. It all began in 2010, when photographer Brandon Stanton started combing the city streets, taking striking portraits of New Yorkers he encountered along the way and sharing their colorful commentary and helpful advice. What results is a poignant study of the diversity of human experience, and definitive proof that everyone has a story to tell.

LEGO Architecture: The Visual Guide
LEGO Architecture sets are artfully translated scale representations of some of the most famous structures on Earth, from the Empire State Building to Frank Lloyd Wright’s Falling Water residence. This companion volume takes a closer look at the singular structures that inspired The LEGO Group to commission these collector-quality models, and takes readers through the process of transforming the buildings from full-size structures into those familiar little bricks.

National Geographic: The Covers
Across more than a century, National Geographic has produced countless cover images that have become iconic: crystalized representations of news events and the lives behind them, and lush representations of far-flung locales. This full-color, oversized volume beautifully reproduces 500 of the magazine’s most compelling photos.

Adventure Time: The Art of Ooo
The surreal adventures of Jake the dog and Finn the human in the mystical land of Ooo are ostensibly for kids, but the show’s trippy visuals and twisted psychological undercurrents have earned it a legion of adult fans as well. The more mature set will appreciate this all-access pass behind the scenes of the award-winning series. Featuring storyboards, animator interviews, and full-color drawings, it is a must for fans who want to delve more deeply into this bizarre, colorful post-apocalyptic world.

Guinness World Records 2015
Going above and beyond its legendary annual accounting of the world’s weirdest, wildest record-breaking achievements, the latest edition of this famous series has received a complete redesign inspired by innovations in tablet technology. In addition to thousands of new records and photographs, the book includes access to the Augmented Reality tablet application that brings these one-of-a-kind achievements to life on your smart phone or tablet.

William Shakespeare’s Star Wars Trilogy: The Royal Box Set, by Ian Doescher
“Alas, poor Obi-Wan! I knew him, Han Solo.” No, it’s not a line from Star Wars, but it would be right at home in William Shakespeare’s version of the trilogy—or at least, the one penned by humorist Ian Doescher. This boxed set collects all three volumes: William Shakespeare’s Star Wars, The Empire Striketh Back, and The Jedi Doth Return. You won’t believe how well the series translates into rhyming couplets. And really, with its classic good vs. evil structure, iconic characters, and themes of tragedy, morality, and destiny, the original trilogy is practically modern Shakespeare already, right?

Human Anatomy Boxed Set (Barnes & Noble Exclusive)
Collecting two individual volumes, Human Anatomy and The Human Body Coloring Book, this boxed set is an invaluable educational tool for anyone interested in the inner workings of the human body, from grade school kids to graduate students.

D.C. Comics: A Visual History
D.C. Comics has a storied history, which dates back to 1934. This newly updated book tracks the company’s legacy month by month, charting all of the major developments, from name changes (what was first National Allied Publications became Detective Comics, and finally, D.C.), to the launch of now-iconic heroes. This edition includes 16 new pages covering the period from 2010 to 2014, and featuring a new slipcase design.

Virtual Reality Beginner’s Guide
Originally inspired by the innovative Google Cardboard project, this brilliant, quirky, build-it-yourself smartphone accessory is now available to anyone who wants to explore new frontiers of augmented reality and wearable technology. A bit of cleverly folded cardboard and a pair of special lenses attached to your smartphone will transform it into a virtual reality headset that allows you to explore the world in a whole new dimension via a special app.

A Year in the Life of Downton Abbey: Seasonal Celebrations, Traditions, and Recipes
Explore the grand traditions of a bygone era with this volume, which brings you into the reality of the popular BBC drama, revealing what day-to-day life really would have been like for the servants and masters in a 1920s English estate. From seasonal events to weekly family dinners, trips abroad to at-home gatherings, all of the details that go into recreating the past are explored in-depth via exclusive photographs and traditional recipes updated for the modern kitchen.
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