CS Holiday Gift Guide Part 2: Books!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS! To help you with that last minute December shopping, ComingSoon.net is bringing you our specially curated Holiday Gift Guide in four parts this year! Part 2 focuses on books, either television or movie-related. Check out all our selections below, and click on each title to purchase on Amazon!

The Art of Star Wars: The Mandalorian

This official behind-the-scenes companion to the Disney+ Star Wars series The Mandalorian features exclusive concept art, character and costume sketches, and vehicle and creature designs.

The Art of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

Go inside the creative process behind the most anticipated film of the century. The latest trilogy in the Star Wars film series brings the Skywalker Saga to a close and The Art of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker will take readers into the creative process behind visualizing the epic worlds, creatures, characters, costumes, weapons, and vehicles of the landmark conclusion more than 40 years in the making.

The Legends of Luke Skywalker: The Manga

Who is Luke Skywalker? Across the galaxies many have heard his name, but few have met the legendary Jedi. There are those who call him a merciless war criminal—others say he’s not even a human, but a droid! Whether he is myth or man, those who claim they’ve encountered the elusive Luke Skywalker all have an unforgettable adventure to share.

Star Wars: The Art of Sideshow

Sideshow Collectibles has been immortalizing fan-favorite Star Wars characters for over a decade with their extraordinary, one-of-a-kind sculptures. This deluxe book celebrates the artistry that goes into capturing the true essence of these iconic characters and the passion and devotion that brings them to life.

DC: Collecting the Multiverse – The Art of Sideshow

Delve into Sideshow Collectibles’ epic roster of DC Comics figures and sculptures with this deluxe book, which features insights from legendary artists and eye-popping photography.

The Oracle Code & Shadow of the Batgirl

The Oracle Code: After a gunshot leaves her paralyzed below the waist, Barbara Gordon undergoes physical and mental rehabilitation at the Arkham Center for Independence. She must adapt to a new normal, but she cannot shake the feeling that something is dangerously amiss. Strange sounds escape at night while patients start to go missing.

Shadow of the Batgirl: Cassandra Cain, teenage assassin, isn’t exactly Batgirl material…yet. Will she step out of the shadows and overcome her greatest obstacle–that voice inside her head telling her she can never be a hero?

Batman: The Animated Series – The Phantom City Creative Collection

Known for their limitless passion and incredible ingenuity for film and television posters, Mondo turns their attention to the highly acclaimed show Batman: The Animated Series. The show first aired in 1992 and was instantly met with critical praise for its sophisticated writing and distinctive, noir-influenced art style, generating an intense following that still exists today.

X-Men: The Art and Making of the Animated Series

X-Men: The Art and Making of the Animated Series takes fans behind the scenes of the landmark cartoon that laid the groundwork for the dozens of Marvel Comics adaptations that followed. Interviews with series writers, artists, producers, and executives reveal the razor’s edge that Marvel and Fox navigated in order to bring the X-Men to television, and detail the tough decisions, compromises, and brilliant solutions that resulted in a series that has been lauded by critics and fans for nearly three decades.

Spider-Man: Miles Morales – Wings of Fury

The official prequel to Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales from Marvel and Insomniac Games, with an exclusive adventure that leads directly into the game itself.

Marvel Comics Mini-Books

Reprinted for the first time, the world’s smallest comic books—originally printed in 1966 and now enlarged to a more readable size—in a seven-book collectable boxed set

Back to the Future: The Official Hill Valley Cookbook

Travel through time and experience the gastronomic history of Hill Valley with this colorful cookbook inspired by the Back to the Future trilogy.

Back to the Future: The Ultimate Visual History

Great Scott! Go Back to the Future with Doc Brown and Marty McFly and celebrate the film’s 35th anniversary with this visually stunning look at the creation of one of the most beloved movie trilogies of all time.

Gremlins: Gizmo’s 12 Days of Christmas

Relive the cult classic movie Gremlins in this storybook retelling for adults and children alike.

The Making of Aliens

As one of the most highly regarded movie sequels of all time, Aliens quickly embedded itself in the minds of cinemagoers around the world when it was released in 1986. Driven by the singular vision of director James Cameron and guided by producer Gale Ann Hurd, its relentless action and unforgettable characters helped cement its place as an undisputed classic of 1980s cinema.

Star Trek: The Motion Picture – Inside the Art & Visual Effects

Forty years ago, Star Trek: The Motion Picture brought Kirk, Spock, and the Enterprise crew to the big screen and changed the course of the Star Trek franchise. Now, celebrate this landmark anniversary by discovering the visual artistry that made this an enduring science fiction classic. For the first time ever, explore archival material created by legendary Star Trek collaborators, including Robert Abel, Syd Mead, Ralph McQuarrie, Andrew Probert, and Ken Adam.

Star Trek: The Artistry of Dan Curry

Hardback volume showcasing the diverse work of one of Star Trek’s most talented alumni, Dan Curry, whose contributions to the TV shows and movies include visual effects, practical effects, title design and weaponry.

It’s a Wonderful Life: The Illustrated Holiday Classic

Relive the beloved holiday classic with this lavishly illustrated storybook the entire family can share!

Disney Eats

The kitchen is a great place to make memories. And Disney Eats will inspire you to prepare food that’s not just fun but also tasty!

The X-Files: The Official Archives

A fully authorized, richly illustrated inside look into 50 of Mulder and Scully’s most memorable monster cases

A Very Merry Dunder Mifflin Christmas

Celebrate the holidays the Dunder Mifflin way with this official, one-of-a-kind Christmas-spectacular handbook filled with recipes, tips, and pranks inspired by one of the most popular comedy series of all time.

The Peanuts Poster Collection

Celebrate the 70th anniversary of Peanuts with this appealing, first-ever poster collection. From Charlie Brown to Woodstock, the gang’s all here in 20 ready-to-frame, removable art prints of the beloved comic strip—all photographed from the archives of the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center in Santa Rosa, California.

My Neighbor Hayao Miyazaki

Curated by Spoke Art Gallery, My Neighbor Hayao features work from more than 250 artists in celebration of the acclaimed Japanese filmmaker and animator. Showcasing a diverse array of original painting, embroidery, sculpture, and limited edition prints that were first exhibited at Spoke during three highly popular group exhibitions attracting more than 10,000 attendees, this beautiful book grants fans of Miyazaki another creative avenue to explore his inspired worlds through interpretations of characters and themes found in iconic films including My Neighbor Totoro, Howl’s Moving Castle, Spirited Away, and Princess Mononoke.

Paul Thomas Anderson Masterworks

An illustrated mid-career monograph exploring the 30-year creative journey of the 8-time Academy Award–nominated writer and director

Bram Stoker’s Dracula

For the first time ever Bram Stoker’s gothic masterpiece is being united with the definitive screen Dracula, Bela Lugosi, in an all new graphic novel.

Frank Herbert’s Dune

The definitive graphic novel adaptation of Dune, the groundbreaking science-fiction classic by Frank Herbert

TCM Movie Night Menus

Looking for a great idea for date night or to entertain friends? Why not cue up Casablanca with some French 75s and a Moroccan-themed spread? Turner Classic Movies: Movie Night Menus spotlights thirty crowd-pleasing films from the 1930s through the ’80s, paired with signatures drinks and dishes that appear in, or are inspired by, each film’s setting and stars.

TCM Christmas in the Movies

Turner Classic Movies presents a bucket list of the best and most beloved holiday films of all time, complete with spirited commentary, behind-the-scenes stories, and photos spanning eight decades of Christmastime favorites.

50 Greatest Bond Cars

50 legendary cars from 25 movies! Includes the cars from the newest No Time to Die movie starring Daniel Craig and Rami Malek.

Over the Moon: Illuminating the Journey

Discover the stunning art behind Netflix’s revolutionary Over the Moon, directed by Disney alum and animation maestro Glen Keane.

Spontaneous

Now a new motion picture starring Katherine Langford, Charlie Plummer, and Hayley Law!

The Incal & The Seven Lives of Alejandro Jodorowsky

The Incal: Moebius’ and Alejandro Jodorowsky’s Sci-Fi masterpiece collected in one epic volume. Lose yourself in the in the story that inspired many legendary filmakers including George Lucas and Ridley Scott.

The Seven Lives of Alejandro Jodorowsky: A definitive look at the life of legendary filmaker Alejandro Jodorowsky and his many wild creative ventures throughout his 90 years on earth.

Alice: Curiouser and Curiouser

Explore the phenomenon of Alice in Wonderland, which has captivated readers from Walt Disney to Tim Burton for over 150 years