1. Garden People - Ursula Buchan
Small but perfectly formed, this is a record of the golden age of British gardening through the eyes of Valerie Finnis, who photographed the nation's greenest fingers with warmth and wit from the 1950s to the 1970s.
Thames & Hudson; £16.95
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2. Barnbrook Bible - Jonathan Barnbrook
Barnbrook is one of our foremost graphic designers and this monograph is the first showcase devoted to his work. Overcoming myriad typefaces to read the thing is nigh-on impossible, but flicking through it is a joy.
Booth-Clibborn Editions; £37.28
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3. Panic Attack! Art in the Punk Years - Mark Sladen and Ariella Yedgar
This is a nostalgia trip for hip babyboomers. The arresting and occasionally offensive “punk” artists featured include Jean-Michel Basquiat, Derek Jarman and Gilbert & George.
Merrell; £29.95
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4. Global Warning: The Last Chance for Change - Paul Brown
Climate change, its causes and consequences have rarely seemed so tasteful as in these photographs and essays, which present the most promising solutions in full colour, too.
A&C Black; £19.95
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5. Life: A Journey Through Time - Frans Lanting
Lanting, a renowned natural-history photographer, chronicles life past and present in this monolithic volume of stunning images that have also been set to music by Philip Glass.
Taschen; £29.99
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6. I Am Plastic: The Designer Toy Explosion - Paul Budnitz
For the man-child with lots of cash, Japanese designer toys have become a global phenomenon. This beautiful tome catalogues the best. Display it beside your Millennium Falcon model.
Abrams; £24.95
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7. René Burri Photographs - Hans-Michael Koetzle
This anthology, from one of the Magnum greats, is a visual account of the late 20th century, covering conflict from Vietnam to the Middle East, and celebrity from Guevara toBergman.
Phaidon; £29.95 (paperback)
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8. Contemporary World Interiors - Susan Yelavich
An encyclopaedia of interiors from across the globe, split into categories: houses; offices; civic; religious and more. The pictures are mouth-watering, the commentary lively.
Phaidon; £45
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9. The New Erotic Photography - Ed Dian Hanson and Eric Kroll
The sexually adventurous find many uses for coffee tables; one of the least messy would be a home to this collection of shots from the world of “artistic” porn. Best for child-free homes.
Taschen; £29.99
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10. Design - Stephen Bayley and Terence Conran
Conran and Bayley, two giants of British design, have produced this comprehensive overview of the manmade world, from iPhones to paperclips and Penguin paperbacks.
Conran Octopus; £40
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23 July 2007; Chosen by Tim Walker
