Unexpected gifts are some of the more eye opening moments in life. Take for example Taschen’s massive The Big Book of Pussy that landed on our doorstep this week (via a good friend). Published in November 2011, the Big Book follows a “big” list of Taschen titles exploring all parts human, including their best selling, The Big Penis Book, The Big Book of Legs, The Big Butt Book, and The Big Book of Breasts books.

The Big Book of Pussy is laced with more than 400+ photographs exploring and exposing the female vulva with photographs dating back to the 1900’s and beyond. Taschen makes a strong point of noting that all models showing their private parts do so “enthusiastically, happily.” Pussy done the Taschen way. Nice one. Available from Amazon.

Seeing as not a single photograph inside the book is work safe, we leave you with a look at the full cover in our gallery.

Coffee-table bound for comic heads and a handy primer for those uninitiated with the spectacular depth and scope of the comic book universe, Leaping Tall Buildings: The Origins of American Comics offers a historical survey of the industry through profiles of the luminaries who helped build it, starting in the 1930s. Set for an April release from powerHouse Books, herein, the photography of Seth Kushner and words by Christopher Irving—the duo behind oft-clicked comics website Graphic NYC – builds a narrative that follows comic evolution from humble newsprint to mega-budget movies.

Included in Leaping Tall Buildings are Mad magazine’s Al Jaffee, Neal Adams, Art Spiegelman, Frank Miller, Harvey Pekar, Alex Ross, Becky Cloonan and Chris Ware, creating a wide view of things to say the least. Profiles feature photos from intimate studio visits and the story unfolds like good old-fashioned journalism (see: newsprint).

Timing couldn’t be better as we haven’t seen such a cluster of superhero movies in maybe forever. May this document keep things in perspective. Available from Amazon.

More looks inside Leaping Tall Buildings book in our gallery…

Ever wanted to live in Venice? Of course you have. And if not, then you will after you get through this book. Photographed by Guiseppe Molteni, Venetian Interiors takes a look inside the homes of architect Michael Carapetian, DJ Spiller and a couple of other people we don’t know much about. Perfect for the person who likes their Christmas gifts delivered in June the following year, because that’s when it’s out.

Published by Rizzoli. Available from Amazon.

This book is as ronseal as they come. Looking over design greats from the Vitra Museum book, it’s the perfect gift for the design freak you know. Or buy it as a treat to yourself. Go on, you deserve it. After all, if you weren’t lurking this site when you should be working, how would you be able to tell everyone about that cool video/interview/product you just saw? Available from Lollipop Shoppe and Amazon.

A gift idea for the guitar enthusiast in your life. John Varvatos alongside Epic Ink, present The Guitar collection. This series of books offers detailed information and imagery of some legendary guitars from the likes of Keith Richards, Eric Clapton and Billy Gibbons. Photography from John Peden, Greg Morgan, and Marco Prozzo, each edition comes in a custom leather case with a certificate of authentication and a hand-numbered vellum title page.

While this one couldn’t be filed under ‘Budget Buy’ (a copy of the 2500 edition book will set you back $2500), you not only get a John Varvatos coffee table book, but a case big enough to rest the hot drink of your choice on.

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Is it too early to start recommending gifts for Christmas? If it is then we’ll just mention that this would make a good Christmas gift. We’re not forcing it on you, just saying that if, and that’s a big if, you’re looking for Christmas gifts then this’ll be a good choice. Especially if you know that person who loves lighting and coffee table books. And don’t we all know someone like that? Check out Lux: Lamps and Lights.

Published by Gestalten. Available from Amazon.

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We’re not usually fans of things with exclamation points but Cars Now! looks good enough for us to make an exception. With features on just about every brand making cars today, it’s the sort of guilty pleasure book you put next to your unread Tolstoy biography. Published by Taschen. Available December 24 from Amazon.
Take a leap to see some spreads.

Assouline have spent some serious time working on this beautiful Coca-Cola 125th Anniversary presentation book. “A special, limited edition. This illustrated book celebrates the world’s most iconic beverage with the brand’s photographs, advertisements, and designs as well as memories from film, social history, and pop culture. Decade by decade, Coca-Cola represents the American zeitgeist with nostalgia and flair…” The special limited edition package comes  hard-bound color plates in a red linen clamshell box.” An absolute serious buy for all Coca-Cola collectors.

For those looking to appreciate the history of the Coca-Cola brand for a slightly more economical price, a $65 clothbound trade edition is also available. Available June, 2011. Pre-order from Assouline.

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Curated turns us onto this book release:

“Renowned landscape architect Jack deLashmet reveals some of the most glorious yards in Hamptons Gardens, a book which will published by Assouline in June. The stories behind the creation of some of the most sumptuous outdoor spaces in the United States are uncovered, along with designer bios from the world’s most famous landscape architects.”

See more over at Curated.