Books, books, books—they surround us, mentally and physically, in floor-to-ceiling bookcases, in stacks on the floor acting as end tables, or just standing there, tall, majestical, like columnar yews. We couldn’t live without them. They’re our friends, some old, some new. And we can’t help adding to them, much to the chagrin of those already sharing our homes. If you’re like us, and looking to spread the love this holiday season, we have some suggestions for you.

Catalogs From Curators, for Aspiring Ones

Lois Dodd: Framing the Ephemeral $56

BOOKSHOP $60

AMAZON

Consider Lois Dodd: Framing the Ephemeral , on the occasion of the first European retrospective (at the Kunstmuseum Den Haag on view through April 4th) of work by the 98-year-old. She and Alex Katz were great friend

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