What makes a good gift book? The unexpected, the updated, the unbelievable. With all that in mind, here are some gift suggestions for the book lovers in your circle.
“Altman.” This rich visual autobiography, curated by Giulia D’Agnolo Vallan, Robert Altman’s widow and film critic, is a must for fans of the beloved director, famous for such works as Nashville, M A S H and Gosford Park. $40.
“The Life &Love of Dogs.” “In moments of joy/all of us wish we possessed/a tail we could wag.” Poet W.H. Auden would really have wanted to wag if he had seen the mesmerizing and joyous photos of dogs in this gorgeous volume. $50.
“Puffin in Bloom” collection. You don’t have to be a 10-year-old girl to fall in love with this four-book reissue. Each volume in the series — “Little Women,” “A Little Princess,” “Anne of Green Gables,” “Heidi” — comes with striking floral covers designed by artist Anna Bond and matching bookmarks. $64.
— Herald news services
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