What Is A Coffee Table Book?
A coffee table book is an over sized, usually hard-covered book whose place is for display on a table intended for use in an area in which one would entertain guests and from which it can act to inspire conversation. Subject matter is predominantly non-fiction and pictorial or a photo-book. Pages consist mainly of photographs and illustrations, accompanied by captions and small blocks of text, as opposed to long prose. Since they are aimed at anyone who might pick the book up for a light read, the analysis inside is often more basic and with less jargon than other books on the subject. Because of this, the term "coffee table book" can be used pejoratively to indicate a superficial approach to the subject.
What Is The Purpose Of Coffee Table Book?
The purpose of most coffee table books is to display interesting or aesthetically pleasing visuals, often in the form of photographs. The subject may be historical in nature, such as a book featuring hundreds of illustrations from the 1939 World's Fair in New York City, or about a place or culture, such as "Gardens of Delight," a look at Indian gardens over time, published by Roli books. They may also showcase artistic photography or large prints of painters, such as a collection of Picasso's paintings. Architecture is also a popular subject for coffee table books.
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