Gift Guide

I like this gift list from abduzeedo.  It is not a list of the best sellers or the most popular, but a list of really interesting books that would make great gifts:  posters, graphics, brand theory, design and more.

Example:  Art of the Modern Movie Poster:  International Postwar Style and Design

"Critically authoritative, visually stunning, and physically massive, Art of the Modern Movie Poster is the first and last word on post-WWII film poster design. Showcasing fascinating examples from 15 nations, this collection of more than 1,500 exemplary designs is a must-have for film buffs, design and poster aficionados alike. The posters are organized by country of origin, offering an intriguing glimpse into each region's unique visual sensibility and sometimes unexpected takes on familiar films. Gathered from the renowned collection of the Posteritati Gallery in New Yorkone of the largest holdings of international film posters in the worldthis volume is the definitive survey of both film and popular graphic art in the modern era."

Cookbook gift ideas

The Washington Post has lots of good ideas for cookbook gifts in the Food section.  One suggestion is

“Baking Style: Art, Craft, Recipes ,” by Lisa Yockelson (Wiley, $45). A shockingly pink cover holds the keys to well-crafted recipes plus remembrances of what motivates this Washington author to preheat the oven.
Recipes to try: Cinnamon Breakfast Popovers, Cornmeal and Cranberry Drop Biscuits, Whole-Wheat Soda Bread.

Love notes

Here's a unique use for book cards and pockets:  love notes

Great site for book related gifts

Don't you just love this site: Cafe Press

Cafe Press has the greatest magnets, t-shirts, stickers, mousepads, tote bags and more.

Hope they don't mind that I borrowed this graphic, but I wanted to display one unique picture that you can get on a variety of items.

Everything for the librarian who has everything!

List of gift ideas

The children's book review blog, Bookends, has posted a great list of book gift ideas. Many good suggestions for all age levels. I'm not that familiar with elementary books so this list will help me a lot!

BookWormz

I came acrooss BookWormz by accident the other day. If you are in need of a gift for a bookworm/reader/librarian or friend, this just might fill the bill.

Having never ordered from BookWormz, I can't vouch for the quality or purchasing experience, but the bookmarks sure look interesting!