The Best Celebrity Photo Books of 2017

Who hasn’t wondered what it’s like to be in the shoes of the world’s most famous celebrities? Granted, we can get our ‘dose of fame’ via tabloids, but those papers are only good for a quick read of scandals and events to be forgotten within days. True fans deserve something better, something stylish that is not only good for being the diamond of your personal collection, but can also be ideal as a present for celebrity enthusiasts.

During his time as Chief Official White House Photographer, Peter Souza took countless photos commemorating both terms of President Barack Obama. By being so close to the President, Souza was able to capture more crucial moments than anyone else, from lighter ones like the preparation for Inauguration Day to such iconic images like President Obama surrounded by his advisers in the Situation Room during the bin Laden mission. Through these 300 pictures covering eight remarkable years we get to know Barack Obama not only as the 44th President of the United States, but also as a devoted husband and a loving father.

The Presidency of Barack Obama is iconic enough, but his wife, Michelle Obama, definitely left an impact as a First Lady.

Antonia Felix’s book contains 140 outstanding photographs, some of which were even taken before Michelle Obama’s eight years in the White House: her childhood, her college years, her marriage to President Obama and her family life.

The book also features quotes, excerpts from five historic speeches, and even details the First Lady’s projects, TV appearances and official trips, turning this photo book into a true gem for those who have fond memories of Michelle Obama’s work.

Written by Steven Parke, the late Prince’s former art director, Picturing Prince reveals several intimate moments from the singer’s life at Paisley Park.

The book is a special one, since most of the images have never been published before, other photos have rarely been seen by the general public, and you can also feast your eyes on 16 seemingly lost photographs.

The book is ‘narrated’ by Parke as well: by flipping through the pages you will find 50 vignettes written by the author, revealing the human side of this eccentric artist.

Available at Amazon from September 5 2017.

Who hasn’t heard of the title 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die? Although Jeremy Arnold’s book, Turner Classic Movies: The Essentials: 52 Must-See Movies and Why They Matter ‘only’ details 52 movies from Hollywood’s golden age to the present, it goes as deep as possible to show the pictures’ original posters, stills from the movies and pictures taken during principal shootings. Additionally, you can read trivia, why the chosen movie is considered to be essential and what famous contemporary actors and actresses think of each picture.

Turner Classic Movies: The Essentials is an ideal read for those who want to enjoy a year-long marathon of Hollywood’s best pictures, one movie per week at a time.

Dubbed a ‘burlesque superheroine’ by Vanity Fair, Dita Von Teese, the person claimed to have helped repopularize burlesque performance, has teamed up with Rose Apocada and many of her inexhaustible list of friends to show you how you can enter the world of glamour.

Through 400 pages, which includes colorful photos, illustrations and step-by-step instructions, readers can learn how to create outstanding hairstyles, use makeup to become the center of attention and enhance your natural appearance, ultimately realizing your own personal beauty the way that Dita did.