Our coveted Coffee Table Books for Christmas

This Christmas CultureWhisper are pleased to announce our exclusive collaboration with Phaidon Books. Our members can enjoy a 30% discount on a range of titles, hand-selected by the CultureWhisper team.
Marina Abramovic 

The first book in over a decade to look at the work of pioneering performance artist Marina Abramovic in its entirety, this survey by Kristine Stiles is a fascinating study of a pivotal figure in contemporary art. The monograph details the iconic endurance of the works of the Yugoslavian born artist whose career has spanned more than thirty years. Abramovic's work explores the relationship between performer and audience, the possibilities of the mind, and the limits of the body. Her summer exhibition, 512 hours, at The Serpentine gained much media attention, and the Lisson Gallery's current exhibition provides insight into Abramovic's formative works, containing never before seen video documentation and newly discovered works that deal with themes of time and the immaterial, which have become central to her career. This is a timely release for the definitive monograph on an artist who pioneered the use of the body in art.
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The Art Book

An ideal Christmas present, The Art Book is an accessible A–Z guide to artists from medieval times to the present day. An art gallery at one's fingertips, this comprehensive guide draws together a huge range of different artists and movements, debunking classifications by laying everything side by side. Visually pleasing, the book is a cheerful addition to your coffee-table.  
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Never Trust a Skinny Italian Chef

An exclusive insight into one of the most influential figures in modern Italian gastronomy, Never Trust a Skinny Italian Chef comes from a man described as the 'Jimmy Hendrix' of Italian Chefs, and pioneer of modern Italian cooking. Massimo Bottura is the head chef at Osteria Francescana, Italy's most celebrated restaurant. He has won three Michelin stars and was placed third on the World's 50 Best Restaurants list for his innovative approach to Italian culinary traditions. This is his first book, and features 50 recipes with accompanying texts explaining Bottura’s inspiration, ingredients and techniques. Perfect for some alternative Christmas cooking suggestions. 
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Aalto

Apt for the Nordic influence that's taking the world by storm this Christmas, this book details the life and works of Finland's most famous architect, Alvar Aalto (1898–1976). He's one of the twentieth-century's most popular and accessible masters of design, with works steeped in the influence of the unique Nordic 'nightlands', whose severe climate and limited sunlight have informed much of Scandinavia's design legacy. The book describes not only Aalto's far reaching influence in architecture but also in design, his legacy ranging from furniture and textiles to glassware, and details the full scope of his creations to integrate into modern daily life. An ideal gift for architecture and design enthusiasts.
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