Elevate your living space with coffee table books that add color, texture, and layers to your decor, all while showcasing your unique interests.
Discover a curated selection of coffee table books by Black authors, offering captivating narratives and stunning visuals that enrich your space and celebrate diverse perspectives.
Coffee Table Books by Black Authors
“Dandy Lion: The Black Dandy and Street Style” by Shantrelle P. Lewis
Described as “high-styled rebels” by author Shantrelle P. Lewis, Black men with a penchant for color and refined fashion, both new and vintage, have gained popular attention in recent years, influencing mainstream fashion.
“We Are Present: 2020 in Portraits” by Laylah Amatullah Barrayn
We Are Present: 2020 in Portraits chronicles one of the most dynamic years in recent history through a series of delicate yet confrontational portraiture.
“AphroChic: Celebrating the Legacy of the Black Family Home” by Jeanine Hays and Bryan Hays
A powerful, visually stunning celebration of Black homeownership, featuring inspiring homes and family histories of notable Black American
“The Modern Day Black Alphabet,” by Arial Robinson
The Modern Day Black Alphabet is a children’s photo book by Arial Robinson. This book started as a simple photo series to keep Arial occupied while being quarantined during the COVID-19 pandemic but now has blossomed into a full book.
“Supreme Models: Iconic Black Women Who Revolutionized Fashion,” by Marcellas Reynolds
To date, there has never been a book devoted exclusively to top black models. Supreme Models fills that void, paying tribute to black models past and present.
“BLACK FUTURES” By Kimberly Drew and Jenna Wortham
A collection of work—images, photos, essays, memes, dialogues, recipes, tweets, poetry, and more—to tell the story of the radical, imaginative, provocative, and gorgeous world that Black creators are bringing forth today.
“Black Is Beautiful” by Kwame Brathwaite
In the late 1950s and throughout the 1960s, Kwame Brathwaite used his photography to popularize the political slogan “Black Is Beautiful.” This monograph—the first ever dedicated to Brathwaite’s remarkable career—tells the story of a key, but under-recognized, figure of the second Harlem Renaissance.
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The Black Joy Project features stunning photography and essays celebrating Black joy around the world. It has been compared to “Humans of New York” and “The Black Book” and is described as a powerful and uplifting exploration of resilience, resistance, and Black culture.
“Justice of The Pies” by Maya-Camille Broussard”
Justice of the Pies offers over 85 sweet and savory recipes inspired by 20 social justice “stewards,” celebrating flavors and making a difference with every bite. Chef-owner Maya-Camille Broussard honors her father, a criminal defense attorney, through delicious pies and community upliftment.
