Schiffer Holiday Gift Book Ideas

$65.00

The definitive illustrated history of the exotic sports cars and supercars of McLaren Automotive.  Foreword by Jay Leno When the McLaren Formula 1 team set up McLaren Cars and launched the revolutionary, iconic F1 road car in 1992, it turned...

$50.00

A celebration of life on Nantucket, and the simple pleasures the idyllic island has to offer. Nantucket: The Ultimate Playground is a captivating read and visual guide that captures the essence of the idyllic island. Whether you're a longtime resident...

$34.99

A beautifully illustrated and in-depth look at horology—the scientific study of time and timekeeping. Horology is a thorough introduction to the world of time and watchmaking. Brimming with more than 150 detailed and full-color images, illustrations, charts, and technical drawings, this book...

$24.99

A comprehensive growing guide to mophead hydrangea varieties available today and best practices for cultivating each. Finally, a book just about mopheads, the most-popular hydrangeas for home gardeners. A 2021 study by the University of Tennessee Extension Service estimates more...

$29.99

The first and only book on the motorcycles designed, engineered, and raced by aviation icon and renowned engineering genius Glenn H. Curtiss.  Glenn H. Curtiss is one of the most important pioneers of aviation, and is considered one of the...

$45.00

Celebrating a wide range of punk design in vinyl cover art, posters, flyers, fanzines, and other ephemera, The Art of Punk highlights the movement primarily within graphic design and print, while also considering its impact on wider popular culture. Punk was based...

$39.99

This is the definitive, fully illustrated account of the Beatles' concerts and controversies, and of how the United States dominated their lives in so many ways. Written by one of the acknowledged experts on the Fab Four, Liverpool’s own Spencer...

$75.00

Observed from space, Earth looks like a blue planet, particularly in the wondrous blue tones emanating from south of the equator. Indeed, about two-thirds of the earth’s surface is covered in water, and our pride in this is exceeded only by...

$59.99

This visual bonanza shines the spotlight on 750 striking advertising posters for the musicals and plays of Broadway’s golden age and shares untold behind-the-scenes stories Fans of the theatre will be thrilled to discover the original posters for hundreds of...

$39.99

A history of the world's most famous wristwatch manufacturer, known as the "watch with crown." The brand with the crown is recognized worldwide as an invaluable sports implement and luxury product. In little more than one hundred years, it has...

$60.00

A visual showcase of 22 of the rarest and most desirable Porsche sports cars ever produced, from the 1956 Carrera GT to the 2019 991.2 GT2RS, as well as several custom builds  Throughout the history of the sports car, no marque...

$39.99

An illustrated history of blues music, featuring blues artists of every era, over 350 stunning photographs and illustrations, and a wealth of rare graphic memorabilia Foreword by Marshall Chess, veteran record producer with legendary Chicago rhythm-and-blues label, Chess Records The deceptively...

$24.99

Enthralling and peaceful color images explore beaches in the U.S. and around the world In this sequel to her popular book My Heart Rocks, photographer Amy Dykens invites readers on a picturesque journey to explore 135 of her favorite beaches...

$45.00

A complete history of 110 years of Alfa Romeo: the cars, the people, the racing, and the heritage. For more than 110 years, Alfa Romeo has set the standard for elegant, sophisticated, and racy Italian automobiles. The first Alfa Romeo,...

$29.99

“Nothing stirs my soul more than watching a 100-year-old classic yacht roll over a wave, sails flared, white water crashing off her bow, crew attentive. Watching these beauties race around a course is truly spectacular.” —Michael Kahn. Sailboats features over...

$29.99

While beer drinkers around the world scour market shelves for Trappist beers, few understand the enigmatic lives of the monks behind these illustrious brews. Now in its second edition, Trappist Beer Travels takes readers inside monastery walls for an in-depth...

$39.99

A celebration and a salute to 100 brave, determined, creative women over the past few centuries who have shaped North America’s heritage and landscapes through their horticulture work and contributions.     Through tales of invention, creativity, dogged research, innovation,...

$24.99

A celebration of Palm Springs's beloved dogs in their vibrant midcentury modern homes. The beautiful climate, wide-open spaces, and clean decor of Palm Springs, California make the perfect home for its residents and their desert pets, which are as lovingly...

$34.99

A visual history of the life of Augustus “Gus” Wagner and his work as a hand tattoo artist, exploring a relatively unknown area of American art history from the 1890s to the 1930s.  In 1897, Gus Wagner embarked on a four-year...

$24.99

An illustrated history of Yosemite National Park, from its founding to present day, through photographs and images past and present Yosemite National Park is an American treasure best known for its thunderous waterfalls and enormous granite mountains. It is also...