A book (£18) by award-winning filmmaker and photographer Andrew Zuckerman photographed, filmed and interviewed 50 of the world’s great icons over the age of 65 asking seven questions and documenting their candid responses with the idea that the greatest gift one generation can pass to another is the gift of wisdom.

Amazing photography and a DVD make this a great gift for anyone.  Subjects include Robert Redford, Clint Eastwood and Nelson Mandela.

Cool Hunter, the infamous style/trend finding website have released a book with the coolest hotel rooms in the world.  Plenty of great photographs and details about the hotel including rates. A great coffee table book (£12.59).

Mr & Mrs Smith, the boutique hotel specialists, have launched their ‘European Coast & Country’ book (£5.99), detailing the most amazing hotels from around Europe, with stunning, specially commissioned photos.  Each book also includes a 1 year BlackSmith membership to Mr & Mrs Smith (alone worth £10!), giving the lucky recipient exclusive hotel upgrades.  This book will make you want to pack a suitcase and head for the nearest airport.

Take a look at every page of every issue of the infamous Playboy magazine from its first decade with this collection of DVDs and CD-ROMs and coffee table book (£45.47).  Even for those who weren’t around then (like me!), this is a great gift to relive the by-gone era through the lens of the famous photographers and catch a glimpse of the beautiful girls.