Phaidon Thom Browne

I was blown away by the scale and texture of the 350 illustrations in this hardback—they make the book feel like an exhibition you can hold. The 290 x 214 mm size is just right for flipping through on a coffee table without it being unwieldy.

The sheer weight of the 420-page hardback feels substantial, and the 350 illustrations are beautifully printed on the thick paper. I've been flipping through it for hours, and the layout really complements the bold design aesthetic.

The 420 pages give you a serious deep dive into the design world, and the 350 illustrations are laid out beautifully on that large 290 x 214 mm page size. I've spent hours just flipping through the construction details, and the hardback binding handles the heavy use without any creasing.