Books: Gift Books

Some day publishers will produce the ultimate Christmas book: an immense 6-ft. by 3-ft. volume upon which the purchaser can rest coffee tables. This year gift books reflect the bullish retail trend; add four legs and many would do for living room furniture. High prices, as always, are the greetings of the season. The 1975 record holder is The New York Graphic Society's luxuriant art book Gustav Klimt for $175. But scattered throughout the stores is a variety of handsome volumes for nearly every wallet and interest.

$45 AND UP

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