Art gifts are a unique, unforgettable way to say: “The culture in me sees the culture in you,” and they don’t have to be expensive.

You can gift a large, colorful, picture-driven art book, which is a compliment to any living room table or bookshelf in a time when people read far less than they used to or ought to. Perusing a coffee table art book is easy, fun and—depending on the subject—lighthearted. It’s also one of the simplest ways for artists get inspiration for their own creative projects. Or, at the very least, they make great doorstoppers.

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And for those friends of yours who would rather adorn their walls than their coffee tables with art, there are always affordable art prints. Prints make art collecting easy for those of us on a budget, and it saves us all from the shame of going to the digital art aisle in IKEA to buy another skyline photo—or even worse, another print of a New Yorker cover. I have an idea: Let’s support artists by buying prints of their work instead of putting illustrations with logos on our walls.

Doing some last-minute shopping for a gift for the art lover in your life? Below, you’ll find a cool crop of art books and prints to grab and gift in time for the holidays.

Imagine a friend of yours loving you so much that they collect photos of you taken throughout the years and turn them into a book. That’s the story behind The Winona Book by Robert Rich. From Polaroid photos to photo booth snapshots and more, this book feels like a collage tribute to the 90s style icon and performer. The book features over 100 never-seen-before photos of the actor, offscreen. It’s an intimate romp showcasing Ryder throughout the years, from backstage at events to at home. Since Ryder isn’t on social media and hasn’t had a truly standout role since 2001, it satiates the curiosity of film buffs and pop culture vultures alike. That said, Ryder is expected to make her return to acting next year when she stars in Beetlejuice 2. Get it at IDEA and elsewhere.

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