While we’re yet to hear Mariah Carey booming from every speaker, there’s no denying that Christmas is right around the corner. As mince pies and bottles of Baileys fill our shelves, it’s time we start thinking about Christmas shopping.
One gift that everyone likes in their stocking come Christmas morning is a book or two to browse, preferably while sipping your first drink of the day! While Enter Gallery is renowned for our limited edition prints, we also have an incredible selection of books and gifts that might be just what you’re looking for.
Whether you’re seeking presents for painters or gifts for artists in your family, we’ve got you covered with an incredible selection of Christmas gift ideas no matter where your loved ones interests lie.
In today’s blog, we’re providing some inspiration for those who wish to give art books for Christmas this year.
Art books for the art geek…
If you’re seeking the perfect present for artists who are hungry to learn about the industry and improve their knowledge of art history, we have an excellent selection of books that will help them do just that.
The Art Book, Great Women Artists and The Art Museum are all beautiful options that will introduce your loved one to the greatest artists and artworks of all time, whether well-known or undiscovered.
Another perfect gift idea for an artist is something that offers insight on the intricacies of the business, and those who have achieved considerable success in the field they wish to excel in.
The Lives of Artists is a collection of intimate artist interviews written by legendary journalist and New Yorker writer, Calvin Tomkins. Or, if they want to learn the business of art collecting, How to Collect Art is a definitive guide and a fantastic place to start.
Art books for the fashion lover…
If you have a fashionista in the family, an art book on fashion will certainly prove a little more wallet-friendly than haute couture!
The Fashion Book is a bestseller for a reason. Packed with gorgeous photography, the book showcases 500 of the most influential figures in the fashion world from the last 200 years, including iconic designers, stylists, photographers, editors and creative directors.
Speaking of icons of the fashion world, they don’t come more influential than Grace Coddington. Grace: Thirty Years of Fashion at Vogue is an enlightening memoir that covers Coddington’s years as fashion editor at the fashion institution, taking you behind-the-scenes of the fashion world via gorgeous photography and insightful writing.
Another excellent option if your fashionista fancies getting behind the camera is Annie Leibovitz At Work – a seminal work in which one of the world’s most celebrated photographers explains how her photos are made via the images that made her a household name.
Art books for budding artists…
If your loved ones new year’s resolution is to get more creative, we have a great selection perfect for getting those wanting to get their artistic juices flowing.
Contemporary artist, Maria Rivans, has created two books, Extraordinary Things to Cut Out and Collage and Four Seasons, both of which provide the perfect introduction to collage art. As well as providing hundreds of images from which to craft your collages, both books walk you through the tools you need, and the steps you must take to create your very own work of art.
For something with a little more variety, Open Studio is packed full of do-it-yourself art projects created by some of the world’s most influential artists, including Marina Abramovich and George Condo. Designed for both adults and kids, the book demystifies the ‘artist practice’ offering illustrated step-by-step instructions on how to complete each project.
Art books for lovers of great design…
Whether your loved one is passionate about interior design or remarkable architecture, our selection of art books will leave you spoilt for choice!
For interior design buffs, Interiors: The Greatest Rooms of the Century is a must-have that takes you behind closed doors of chateaux, penthouses, desert ranches and beach houses that are considered the epitome of style.
Those that can’t get enough of great architecture will be delighted with such treasures as the Atlas of Brutalist Architecture and the Atlas of Mid-Century Masterpieces. Both books transport the reader around the globe, showcasing the innovation of the world’s most influential architects.
Art books for kids…
It’s important to encourage your children’s creativity, so if they’re showing interest in the world of art, we have several great options in our Art Books Collection that will inspire them to follow their dreams.
We have two fantastically quirky books from author Fausto Gilberti that will make great stocking fillers this year. Both books are designed to introduce kids to iconic artists, Banksy and Yayoi Kusama, teaching them about artistic expression, the power of art, and the beauty that comes from being true to yourself.
Art Books for Teenagers…
Perhaps your Christmas wish this year is to get your teenagers’ noses off their devices and into a good book. If so, you’re going to have to tap into the topics that interest them most.
Skateboard is a fun and beautifully-illustrated book that dives into the golden era of skateboarding via 100 boards that represent turning points in the sport’s history.
Another good option is Game Changers: The Video Game Revolution, which presents an overview of the gaming industry from the very first game created, right through to the present day.
