Get Coffee Table Books Up to 75% Off From Taschen's Rare Sale

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No one makes coffee table books quite like the cultural archaeologists at Taschen, which is precisely why bookworms go bonkers when the storied publishing house holds it's semi-annual sale. The event just started today and will last through February 4, giving savvy book shoppers the opportunity to scoop up some serious, and gorgeous, reads. You can take 25 to 75 percent off display copies of over 500 different titles, ranging from reasonably-priced reference books to splurge-worthy collector's editions you'll keep for a lifetime.

Shop the Taschen Book Sale

Taschen has been documenting art, music, fashion and pop culture for over 40 years, providing insight into everything from Renaissance painters and luxury travel destinations to the lives of Old Hollywood starlets, modern architecture movements, and designer sneakers. As you can see, the topics run the gamut. Equally as impressive, too, the publisher is carbon-neutral, partnering with the Instituto Terra in Brazil to plant trees that offset the carbon emissions of every copy sold.

Whether you're gift shopping for the bookworm in your life, expanding your personal library, or tapping into TikTok's 'bookshelf wealth' design trend, the Taschen book sale is well worth your time. To help you take full advantage of the deals, we've highlighted 15 of our favorite discounted reads. (One of our must-haves is a book showcasing Andy Warhol's Polaroid collection.) You'll need to act fast though, the sale ends this Sunday and many titles are expected to sell out before then.

Bauhaus

Created in collaboration with the Bauhaus-Archiv in Berlin, this visual guide celebrates the Bauhaus School of Art and Design's centennial. Though beautiful enough to thumb through, a cover-to-cover read provides a thorough education on the modern art movement.

Zaha Hadid Complete Works 1979–Today

Zaha Hadid, known as "queen of the curve" and the first female winner of the Pritzker Architecture Prize, is undoubtedly one of the most important architects of the 21st century. Even those who aren't familiar with Havenhuis and the Heydar Aliyev Centre will be instant fans after a peek inside this comprehensive guide to her work.

Andy Warhol Polaroids 1958-1987

Created in collaboration with the Andy Warhol Foundation, this visually striking coffee table book contains hundreds of Polaroid pictures from Warhol's collection. You'll find faces like Dolly Parton, Audrey Hepburn, and Mick Jagger among its 400-some pages.

Entryways of Milan Ingressi di Milano

This Karl Kolbitz-curated book features 144 stunning Milanese entryways from 1920 to 1970. Beautiful inside and out, it's an excellent addition to any coffee table, whether you're an interior design nerd, an Italophile, or simply seeking inspiration for your own entryway upgrade.

The James Bond Archives “No Time To Die” Edition

This definitive guide to the 007 franchise studies the making of all 25 James Bond films through thousands of images and quotes from cast and crew members. Spanning from Dr. No to No Time To Die, it'll please Sean Connery loyalists and Daniel Craig converts alike.

Architectural Theory Pioneering Texts on Architecture from the Renaissance to Today

Brush up your architectural knowledge with this collection of influential essays, covering Renaissance greats like Alberti and Palladio to modern pioneers like Koolhaas. Filled with intricate and insightful illustrations, it's as exquisite to look at as it is informative to read.

Great Escapes Mediterranean, The Hotel Book

Seeking inspiration for your next vacation? This compilation of Mediterranean hotels acts as both a travel guide and a temporary cure for wanderlust—as do the other hotel books from Taschen's Great Escapes collection included in the sale.

Peter Lindbergh On Fashion Photography

Arguably, few fashion photographers are more influential than Peter Lindbergh, making this introspective book on his work an essential read for photography buffs and fashion aficionados alike. It includes many previously unpublished shots from Lindbergh's prolific career.

LeRoy Grannis Surf Photography of the 1960s and 1970s

You'll be transported straight to the beaches of California, Hawaii, and beyond by this nostalgic book of 1960s and 1970s surf photography by LeRoy Grannis. From beach sceneries to action shots, each page puts Grannis' vibrant colors on full display.

The Gourmand’s Egg

Filled with recipes, photographs, essays, and art-filled history lessons, The Gourmand's Egg goes far deeper than your average cookbook to explore the cultural significance of the humble ingredient.

Stone Age Ancient Castles of Europe

This hidden gem from the Taschen book sale follows photographer Frédéric Chaubin through 21 European countries as he documents more than 200 dramatic medieval castles and Stone Age marvels.

Tree Houses

It's hard not to be amazed by the gravity-defying tree houses and luxurious treetop hotels in this coffee table book, especially if your childhood had a roosted playhouse of its own.

The Rise of David Bowie 1972–1973

Assembled by David Bowie's official photographer, Mick Rock, and blessed by the artist himself before his passing, this powerful tribute documents Bowie's 1972 to 1973 Ziggy Stardust tour through stage shots and behind-the-scenes candids.

Hot to Cold, An Odyssey of Architectural Adaptation

Bjarke Ingels Group's Hot to Cold highlights architectural achievements and adaptations in extreme environments around the globe. Its insights feel more relevant than ever as intense weather caused by climate change continues to become our new norm.

London, Portrait of a City

This immersive coffee table book draws a visual map of London, documenting the history and culture of the city's most famous locations through extra large photos and informative essays that'll transport you abroad. Taschen's "portraits" of Paris and New York are also included in its semi-annual book sale.

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