10 Coffee Table Books for Beauty and Style Lovers

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American Beauty by Clairborne Swanson Frank - True fashionistas know that style extends far beyond what's in one's wardrobe. We've rounded up a diverse selection of coffee table books guaranteed to inspire your home decor, cultivate your artistic eye and reflect your love for all things beautiful. Vogue alumna Claiborne Swanson Frank photographed American Beauty as a tribute to women who symbolize our nation today and represent the kaleidoscope of American beauty. Solange Knowles and Misty Copeland are two of the many bright young beauties pictured in these bold portraits. (Photo: Assouline)

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American Beauty by Clairborne Swanson Frank - True fashionistas know that style extends far beyond what's in one's wardrobe. We've rounded up a diverse selection of coffee table books guaranteed to inspire your home decor, cultivate your artistic eye and reflect your love for all things beautiful. Vogue alumna Claiborne Swanson Frank photographed American Beauty as a tribute to women who symbolize our nation today and represent the kaleidoscope of American beauty. Solange Knowles and Misty Copeland are two of the many bright young beauties pictured in these bold portraits. (Photo: Assouline)

Black Light by Kehinde Wiley - In this breathtaking book, visual artist Kehinde Wiley's larger-than-life portrait paintings challenge traditional and contemporary modes of representation and the critical portrayal of young men of color today. You'll definitely earn infinite amounts of cool points with your house guests, thanks to Black Light. (Photo: PowerHouse Books)

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Black Light by Kehinde Wiley - In this breathtaking book, visual artist Kehinde Wiley's larger-than-life portrait paintings challenge traditional and contemporary modes of representation and the critical portrayal of young men of color today. You'll definitely earn infinite amounts of cool points with your house guests, thanks to Black Light. (Photo: PowerHouse Books)

Perfectly Kept House Is the Sign of a Misspent Life by Mary Randolph Carter - Life isn't perfect, so why should your home be? That's the question Mary Randolph Carter explores in this inspiring volume. By reading this lovely photo-essay mash up, you'll learn how taste makers integrate their lives and interiors to live seamlessly with their passions — clutter and all! (Photo: Rizzoli)

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Perfectly Kept House Is the Sign of a Misspent Life by Mary Randolph Carter - Life isn't perfect, so why should your home be? That's the question Mary Randolph Carter explores in this inspiring volume. By reading this lovely photo-essay mash up, you'll learn how taste makers integrate their lives and interiors to live seamlessly with their passions — clutter and all! (Photo: Rizzoli)

Crowns by Michael Cunningham - This remarkable series of 50 black-and-white photographs provide an intimate look at Black women in their Sunday's best, spotlighting their ornate head ornaments. Interviews with each subject address the role of the church as a reflection of personal style and a deep-rooted African-American tradition. (Photo: Doubleday)

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Crowns by Michael Cunningham - This remarkable series of 50 black-and-white photographs provide an intimate look at Black women in their Sunday's best, spotlighting their ornate head ornaments. Interviews with each subject address the role of the church as a reflection of personal style and a deep-rooted African-American tradition. (Photo: Doubleday)

Humans of New York by Brandon Stanton - A number-one New York Times bestseller, this collection of beautiful, heartfelt and inspiring photographs is based on the widely popular Humans of New York blog. Quotes and anecdotes are featured alongside hundreds of photos to showcase the outsize personalities and spirit of the Big Apple. (Photo: St. Martin's Press)

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Humans of New York by Brandon Stanton - A number-one New York Times bestseller, this collection of beautiful, heartfelt and inspiring photographs is based on the widely popular Humans of New York blog. Quotes and anecdotes are featured alongside hundreds of photos to showcase the outsize personalities and spirit of the Big Apple. (Photo: St. Martin's Press)

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Vintage Black Glamour by Nichelle Gainer - Chock-full of gorgeous, rarely-seen images, the groundbreaking Vintage Black Glamour features historic photographs and profiles of both world-renowned Black stars and their lesser-known yet hugely influential counterparts. See Josephine Baker, Dorothy Dandridge and Diana Ross like never before. (Photo: Rocket 88 Books)

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Vintage Black Glamour by Nichelle Gainer - Chock-full of gorgeous, rarely-seen images, the groundbreaking Vintage Black Glamour features historic photographs and profiles of both world-renowned Black stars and their lesser-known yet hugely influential counterparts. See Josephine Baker, Dorothy Dandridge and Diana Ross like never before. (Photo: Rocket 88 Books)

Afros by Michael July - A 450-page ode to an iconic hairstyle, Michael July's Afros: A Celebration of Natural Hair showcases hair of all sizes, textures, colors and origins. The large book was brought to print thanks to a successful Kickstarter campaign that raised $20,000. (Photo: Natural Light Press)

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Afros by Michael July - A 450-page ode to an iconic hairstyle, Michael July's Afros: A Celebration of Natural Hair showcases hair of all sizes, textures, colors and origins. The large book was brought to print thanks to a successful Kickstarter campaign that raised $20,000. (Photo: Natural Light Press)

Posing Beauty by Deborah Willis - For Posing Beauty, Deborah Willis, Ph.D., curated the works of more than 100 acclaimed photographers, including Eve Arnold and Carrie Mae Weems, to explore the contested ways in which Black beauty has been represented in historical and contemporary media. (Photo: W. W. Norton & Company)

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Posing Beauty by Deborah Willis - For Posing Beauty, Deborah Willis, Ph.D., curated the works of more than 100 acclaimed photographers, including Eve Arnold and Carrie Mae Weems, to explore the contested ways in which Black beauty has been represented in historical and contemporary media. (Photo: W. W. Norton & Company)

About Face by Scott Barnes - Think you know how to look your best? Think again. In About Face, celebrity makeup artist Scott Barnes shares everything he has learned throughout his star-studded career and debunks a number of beauty myths for the everyday woman. (Photo: Fair Winds Press)

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About Face by Scott Barnes - Think you know how to look your best? Think again. In About Face, celebrity makeup artist Scott Barnes shares everything he has learned throughout his star-studded career and debunks a number of beauty myths for the everyday woman. (Photo: Fair Winds Press)

Making Faces by Kevyn Aucoin - The late makeup legend Kevyn Aucoin employed the help of his A-list clients and friends, including Janet Jackson, T-Boz and Denise Vasi as well as his close friends and family to demonstrate his renowned cosmetic secrets. From the basics and fundamentals, to vibrant color photos and sketches, Making Faces is a must-have for any beauty lover. (Photo: Little Brown and Company)

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Making Faces by Kevyn Aucoin - The late makeup legend Kevyn Aucoin employed the help of his A-list clients and friends, including Janet Jackson, T-Boz and Denise Vasi as well as his close friends and family to demonstrate his renowned cosmetic secrets. From the basics and fundamentals, to vibrant color photos and sketches, Making Faces is a must-have for any beauty lover. (Photo: Little Brown and Company)