19 great coffee table books for Disney fans

For those who can't get enough of "The Imagineering Story" on Disney+, they'll want to add the beautiful "Walt Disney Imagineering: A Behind the Dreams Look at Making More Magic Real" to their bookshelf. This book gives a behind the scenes look at how Imagineers create the happiest place on earth.

If they're interested in Disney animation, then you'll want to get them this book about the women who were such a key part to the success of early Disney films and shorts. Disney+ is currently developing a documentary series based on the book, so this is a great time to brush up on the topic.

This #1 New York Times bestseller is a memoir about leadership and success by Disney's CEO Bob Iger. It's suited for those with a curiosity about how the most powerful entertainment company in the world is run from a business angle.

Penned by Imagineer Don Iwerks, Ub Iwerks son, this large volume is an intimate look at the man who helped create Mickey and Minnie Mouse alongside Walt Disney. The book also looks at the many inventions and accomplishments credited to the legend.

We're huge fans of Imagineer Chris Merritt and Pixar's Pete Docter's extensive and impressive two-volume book set "Marc Davis in His Own Words: Imagineering the Disney Theme Parks." For more about this must-have book for any Disney Parks fan, check out our feature on the book set right here.

This large-format coffee table book gives a detailed look at the costumes from Disney blockbusters like "Mary Poppins," "Aladdin," and "Maleficent" with interviews, trivia, and of course, a beautiful array of photos.

The exchanging of Christmas cards was an important tradition at the Walt Disney studios with their leading artists creating the graphics for the cards. This beautifully produced book is a collection of many of those vintage holiday cards, making it a fitting gift for the season.

For the friend or family member who loves hosting, they will be delighted with "Entertaining with Disney." It has all the instructions and recipes on how to throw a party inspired by "Frozen," "Princess and the Frog," Disney villains, and many others. Check out our full review of the title here.

"Eat Like Walt" is a culinary look at the history of Disney foods, eating habits of Walt Disney himself, and more. Fun fact: he had simple tastes and he liked nothing more than a bowl of chili.

This graphic-heavy coffee table book includes six decades' worth of maps of Disney parks all around the world. The cool thing about this one is that the pages actually unfold into full-sized maps.

This behind-the-scenes look at the Walt Disney Studio in Burbank features photographs and artwork that spans of 90 years of film making.

Published in conjunction with the Walt Disney Family Museum's exhibit on Mickey Mouse, this beautifully illustrated book dives into the history of the world's most famous mouse, alongside text by acclaimed Disney animator Andreas Deja. The exhibit runs until February 17th in San Francisco.

This large coffee table book includes an eclectic collection of illustrations, photographs, and documents about the happiest place on Earth. It's a gorgeous guide to the history of the Anaheim theme park.

"The Art of Hand Lettering Love" is a crash course on how to do lettering inspired by the fonts used in Disney films and paired with the quotes they came from. Perfect for those who are curious about calligraphy.

"Star Wars" fans, particularly those who have had the chance to visit Galaxy's Edge in Disneyland or Walt Disney World, will get a kick out of this cookbook dedicated to the foods of the fictional land of Batuu.

This is a whimsical look at the '70s and '80s eras of Disney animated films like "The Jungle Book," "The Aristocats," "Robin Hood", and "The Rescuers."

Adult "Frozen" fans will enjoy this in-depth look at how the Disney film was made by taking a look at the development art, character sketches, storyboards, color scripts, and more.

If you happen to be giving the gift of tickets to Disney World this year, then the official vacation guide is an ideal companion to the present. The book includes insider tips as well as money-saving strategies.