When you’re running out of gift ideas, nothing beats a beautiful coffee table book to flip through and cherish like a treasure in your living room. This year, the Do It Team has handpicked the most stunning editions to slip under the Christmas tree: collections of great addresses, cookbooks, fashion anthologies or photography books from across the world — there’s truly something for everyone.
Terre Mère by Sarah Mainguy
A “terre mère”? This expression evokes the goddesses who personify fertile earth — a life-giving natural force that nourishes humans, just like a mother nurtures her child. Chef Sarah Mainguy, discovered on Top Chef, shares her love for nature and humanity in this recipe collection that’s as beautiful as the dishes are delicious. Organized around the seasons, it promises virtuous, generous recipes crafted in harmony with the natural world. A real gem to browse, with stunning photos that instantly make you want to escape to the countryside and cook all weekend long. The recipe we can’t wait to try? The delicious bay leaf madeleines, not to mention the super practical autumn preserves.
Non Conforme pour Documents Officiels
If you loved his exhibit in the Marais, you can now place Jocelyn Hamel’s iconic polaroids under the Christmas tree. In Non Conforme pour Documents Officiels, the photographer gathers nearly 200 x4-format shots showing our favorite celebrities in a new, raw and spontaneous light. From Aya Nakamura, Booba, Eva Longoria and Cara Delevingne to Cardi B, Charlotte Cardin and Jul, the book becomes a true portrait of an era.
Small Houses
In Homes for Our Time. Small Houses, Philip Jodidio takes readers on a world tour… in miniature. Each small house in the book pays tribute to the genius of 54 architects — including Takeshi Hosaka with the Love2 House and Aranza de Arino with Casa Tiny — who transform compact spaces into luminous, refined, profoundly human living environments. Whether in the heart of a bustling city like Tokyo, amid Australia’s breathtaking landscapes or deep within Canadian forests, these small houses become true playgrounds for creativity, beautifully captured in the book’s photographs.
The Do It In Paris City Guide
Paris is filled with incredible places and hidden gems — but they’re not always easy to find. In this guide featuring no fewer than 450 addresses, Do It In Paris reveals its favorites, all tested and approved by its journalists, helping you discover the capital’s treasures beyond the typical tourist circuits. From curated coffee shops and cocktail bars to art galleries, vintage boutiques and secret gardens, this guide gives you everything you need to explore the city like a true insider. Your turn to play!
Tokyo Style by Kyoichi Tsuzuki
Japanese photographer Kyoichi Tsuzuki, who began his career roaming Tokyo on his scooter with a camera, presents a new edition of his iconic book Tokyo Style, published over 30 years ago. A timeless object to add to your collection of beautiful books, it stays true to its original mission: offering readers around the world a look inside real Tokyo homes and the daily lives of its residents. From minimalist and simple to unusual or utterly kawaii, as Kyoichi says: “This lifestyle ain’t half bad.”
Petites, moyennes et grandes tablées
Cookbooks always make the perfect gift — pleasing food lovers with the promise of future feasts. Petites, moyennes et grandes tablées, by culinary creator Camille Chamignon, is imagined as a generous, festive table, featuring simple and indulgent recipes along with more ambitious dishes. Whipped brie, endive-apple tart, chocolate fondant eaten by the spoonful — the photos alone make you want to try every single recipe. To your kitchens… and let us know when the dishes come out of the oven so we can come taste them.
Complètement Paresseux et Étourdi by Martin Parr
The first autobiography by photographer Martin Parr, titled Complètement paresseux et étourdi, sadly resonates even more this December 2025, just days after his passing. The British artist tells his story: that of a distracted schoolboy who became one of the most influential photographers of his generation, transforming the way many of us look at the world. The book is illustrated in the most meaningful way — with his own photographs (of course), which narrate the spirit of an era and showcase the evolution of photography. From black and white to digital, through color and film: a journey through time, with guaranteed tears at the end.
Hermès by Laia Farran Graves
You may know its legendary Birkins, silk scarves and orange leather bracelets, but this book will teach you far more. Written by fashion journalist Laia Farran Graves, it retraces the history and heritage of the French house Hermès, enriched with anecdotes and quotes from designers who shaped its success, and concludes with a special pop-culture section. Fashion lovers will delight in these 127 pages filled with explanations and photos of the Maison’s greatest runway shows, iconic pieces and the many stars who wore them. A journey through time that unveils the legacy of this mythical house and its exceptional craftsmanship.
Défilés by Hélène Guillaume
From Karl Lagerfeld’s first Chanel show to Bella Hadid’s spray-on dress for Coperni, not to mention Jean Paul Gaultier’s men in skirts, Fashion Week shows shape the calendar like unmissable spectacles. In Défilés – Les 100 événements qui ont marqué l'histoire de la mode, Hélène Guillaume revisits the 100 shows that defined fashion history, with stunning photos and insightful commentary to better understand this fascinating world.
Shoot Like Wes
If your favorite Wes Anderson films include The Grand Budapest Hotel, Asteroid City or Moonrise Kingdom, then Shoot Like Wes is the perfect gift. With its breathtaking visuals and in-depth analysis, the book becomes a true guide for anyone wishing to recreate the legendary cinematic style of the American director. A treasure trove of tips to turn every moment of life into a scene worthy of a film.
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