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[November 14, 2012] 
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NEW YORK (AP) -- Even people without coffee tables enjoy coffee-table books as gifts, especially if they're thoughtfully chosen
rather than hastily snatched from a store shelf at the last minute.
The holidays bring fresh choices every year among large-format,
photo-driven books. Below is a sampler among new releases:
By Leanne Italie, Associated Press
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"The Rolling Stones: 50," Hyperion, by Mick
Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts and Ronnie Wood. In
celebration of the band's 50th anniversary, stark commentary from
the Stones themselves to go with tour photos, candids and close-ups.
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"Green Day: The Ultimate Unauthorized
History," Voyageur Press, by Alan di Perna. The rock journalist
includes concert visuals, posters and memorabilia such as backstage
passes in this retrospective spanning the band's 25 years. Out on
Dec. 16. |
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"Capturing Camelot," by Kitty Kelley. Features
intimate images of John F. Kennedy by Kelley's close friend
photojournalist Stanley Tretick, known for incredible access to the
president and his family. Scenes from ticker tape parades to John
Jr. running for Marine One. Lots of Jackie.
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"Come In, We're Closed," Running Press, by Christine Carroll and
Jody Eddy, with foreword by Ferran Adria. How do the world's best
restaurants feed their staffs? Contains recipes fit for many based
on the good eats for the "families" of a variety around the country.
Includes staff meals from wd-50 in New York, Ad Hoc in Yountville,
Calif., Cochon in New Orleans and Mugaritz in Spain. |
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"The Things That Matter," Spiegel & Grau, by
Nate Berkus. Text-heavy look at the home design guru's influences
and some of his favorite things. There's a shoutout for sex
therapist Dr. Ruth Westheimer and the radio show he listened to as a
youth that "gave everyone respect, acceptance and permission to be
exactly who they were."
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