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| New coffee-table tomes cover the range from girl culture to Bond style. | |
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Girl
Culture Photographs by Lauren Greenfield, introduction by Joan Jacobs Brumberg (Chronicle Books; $40) Perfect for: The young, hip, and arty. Why we love it: The documentary photographer, whose first book, Fast Forward: Growing Up in the Shadow of Hollywood, won her an ICP award, offers another provocative look into the world of adolescent girls. 
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James
Bond: The Legacy, Forty Years of 007 Movies By John Cork and Bruce Scivally (Abrams; $49.95) Perfect for: He who drinks his martinis shaken, not stirred. Why we love it: It's the ultimate guide to all things Bond, with anecdotes, facts, and features on the key actors, plus 550 photographs, illustrations, and storyboards from the Bond archives.
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Cocktail
Parties With a Twist By Alexandra and Eliot Angle (Stewart, Tabori & Chang; $30) Perfect for: Twenty- or thirtysomethings who are growing out of parties with pretzels, nachos, and bottles of Corona in the tub. Why we love it: The book's authors, owners of L.A.'s sought-after caterer Aqua Vitae, offer all the advice you'll need to put together a stylish cocktail party along with recipes for pretty drinks and canapés. There's something for every occasion, from a "Surprise Birthday Soirée" to "Romantic Cocktails for Two." What else: Tips on lighting, flower arrangements, and etiquette.
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Grounds
for Pleasure: Four Centuries of the American Garden By Denise Otis (Abrams; $75) Perfect for: Avid gardeners and budding landscape designers. Why we love it: The beautifully photographed book showcases -- and inspires readers with -- a wide range of styles, from traditional American gardens such as Middleton Place in South Carolina (1741) to modern wonders like the Donnell Garden in Sonoma (1948). What else: Photographs are supplemented by archival images, drawings based on archaeological excavations, and old maps.
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| Edited by Edith Newhall. Photographed by Eric Piasecki. | |
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From the November 25, 2002 issue of New York
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