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As said “There are worse crimes than burning books. One of them is not reading them.” by Joseph Brodsky. But not everyone is book lover. So here is 5 Coffee Table Books also called Illustrative Books. These books will help you explain the same concept but in an artistic manner.

Compass: Compass: With few words easy to follow is a book by Alex Zalk. The book showcases every important aspect related to Compass. Be it history of compass, types of compass, use of compass, etc. And as the name suggests this book comprises of more pictures and less text, which makes it easy to remember and recall at any time.

Price: $3.08 (approx. Rs.198.77).

Publication: Aleksi Zalkaliani

Chai: The experience of Indian Tea: The book covers the whole journey of tea production across the length and breadth of India. Also a sneak peak into the history and culture of people who cultivate it. This beautiful book written in an excellent descriptive and vibrant photographic manner is by author Rekha Sarin and Rajan Kapoor.

Price: Rs.1, 190.00

Publication: Niyogi Books

Portraits: In year 1985, author/photographer Steve McCurry clicked an Afghan Girl for the National Geographic. And what made it so special are the subject’s eyes and her compelling gaze, considered to be one of the most celebrated portraits in the history of contemporary photography. The book covers more portraits like that which reveal the different human emotions in the very depth locations. New edition includes more unseen portraits like these.

Price: Rs.1, 033.00

Publication: Phaidon Press

Out of the box: The rise of Sneaker Culture: The book by Emanuele Lepri, Pauline Willis,Elizabeth Semmelhack, Tinker Hatfield, Bobbito Garcia  showcases the sneakers from mid-nineteenth century to present-day cultural icons. These shoes have been a casual wear irrespective of age barriers. With the help of extraordinary pictures the book exhibits the collection of the Bata Shoe Museum and significant private collectors, museums, and archives. Including Adidas AG, Converse Archives, Nike Archives, etc.

Price: Rs.1, 799.00

Publication: Skira Rizzoli

Amazing Animal Facts: Ever wondered why Houseflies hum sound in the key of F and how male Ostriches can roar like Lions? Find out all the amazing facts about our animal kingdom in this visually descriptive book by Jacqui Bailey. This book is divided into five sections mammals, birds, insects, fish, reptiles and amphibians.

Price: Rs.256.00

Publication: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)