Atlas Obscura, 2nd Edition (2019)

For the person who shares odd historical facts, enjoys maps or likes discovering places from an armchair. Photographs, illustrations and short entries offer several ways into this substantial illustrated book. The second edition is the 2019 revision by Joshua Foer, Dylan Thuras and Ella Morton. Treat it as a cabinet of geographical curiosities; anyone planning an actual visit should check current access separately. Its size makes it a stay-at-home gift.