Attractive coffee table book...
359068
This is an attractive coffee table book. It is not as informative as I had hoped, though.  The text is poorly written and just doesn't get into the depth I was looking for.
2290033
A gorgeous book. I got this for my sister, who is a fanatic, and I am not. But even though I'm not really interested in Vivien Leigh, I found myself turning all the pages to look at all the beautiful photos. It's a large book - a great coffee table book. The writing is interesting and personable.
2006870
beautiful coffee table book and enjoyable, especially if you like nature. I bought for a gift to a forester. Haven't given it yet.
1069486
This is a very impressive book, showing Apple design history in high quality photographs. I would say it's a perfect coffee table book, except I don't want to risk grubby fingerprints or damaged pages on mine :) If you are an Apple fan anyway, or are just interested in Apple design, I highly recommend this book.
375372
Great coffee table book of little-seen aspects of NYC. One warning I'd mention is that not all of the pictures are of things underground/unseen. Some are simply of neglected/abandonded/decaying above ground sites (not exactly what I'd expected but it's still a good collection). Perhaps it would be best to peruse this book at your local bookseller before making a decision on the purchase.
2959964
This book does not disappoint.  The rooms are beautifully photographed and the interiors selected are very interesting.  Each time I pick it up
there is something new to discover.  I have even looked books up after reading some of the quotes.  It also looks good on the coffee table.
4296828
I got this for my husband as a present and it's really a wonderful book.  He loves it and it's attractive enough to have as a coffee table book! This author was recommended to me by a friend and she did not disappoint!
1115999
Gorgeous coffee table book.  Lovely photos and interesting commentary to boot.
209917
This is a wonderful coffee table book. It is exactly what I am always looking for in one but rarely find. It is large - make no mistake, this is a substantial, heavy book. The photographs are stunning and the book has so, so much. I enjoy looking through the pages with my toddler daughter and I feel like we still have much more to see. I would enthusiastically recommend this to anyone looking to add to the coffee table book collection.
4786940
I purchased this as a gift.  I haven't given it yet, but I flipped through it.  It's a really neat book and would love to have it on my coffee table.
2994431
Makes for a great coffee table book.
Lots of interesting and attention grabbing images throughout!
I have to say that most of the pictures in this book were new to me so I'm sure everyone will find something of interest.
Some of the more unexpected one's were of Ronald Regan in his underwear and Sean Connery in the Mr. Universe contest. Who knew?
You'll find pictures from all over the world and ever since the first photography was taken long ago.
I never knew about the website until I read this book but this book would be great for anyone that has visited the site and wants a more permanent collection of the photograph's displayed there.
4048074
This is a great coffee table book!  It's a conversational piece that guests love to discuss!  We have antique cameras which pair nicely with this book.  It provides a wealth of information and has beautiful photos of various cameras!  My kids love looking at the pictures while my husband relies the important information to them.  I believe that people will truly have a greater appreciation for photography and its history if they read this book.
It truly is wonderful!  I'd recommend it to any photographer.  It would make a fantastic gift for the upcoming winter holidays!!
480103
The must have "coffee table book" to replace my old one.
3433032
Good coffee table book showing a lot of different styles; good for beginner handbook.
3807737
This nice little book (about 5 1/2" x 6") contains an essay written by Mark Doty. He has done a nice job of looking closely at this beautiful painting and writing about different things within the picture. The pictures within the book are very nice, and the dust jacket unfolds to become a complete picture of the famous painting. This would be a great coffee/end table book, as well as a nice office or hostess gift. This would also be great for the art enthusiast!

Extended:
The book is made up of a nice essay that follows the progression of pieces of the painting View of the Grand Canal by Bernardo Bellotto. I enjoyed viewing the pictures as I read the essay.

Content: The essay and included pictures take a closer look at this famous painting.

Format: The book starts with an essay by Mark Doty, then spotlights different parts of the painting in over 40 pictures. The book ends with a page about the artist. Special Note: The dust jacket unfolds to become a picture of the entire painting.

Readability: Very easy to read, with clear pictures that help the reader to focus on different parts of the painting.

Overall: A great book for an art enthusiast. Also great for the coffee table or office end-table.
2806271
This is a lovely smaller sized coffee table book that does not disappoint.  There are not too many books done on the Queen's clothes by a specific fashion designer.  Lovely pictures throughout the book and descriptive prose is entertaining.
558138
I was pleased with how tall this book was-- will make a great coffee table book. The illustrations and details are stunningly clean and beautiful, and the titles are pretty funny. My only concern is that not many of the things will actually be novel to my engineer husband, who has probably previously googled how half this stuff works. So get it for someone who is not an engineer, or for an engineer with a satirical sense of humor. I kind of wish I had gotten a copy fo everybody.