This book presents a rare public tour of the wonders contained there, including Harry Houdini’s straitjacket and Doug Henning’s metamorphosis trunk. It also made him wealthy enough to amass a collection of props, posters, photographs and books to fill a private museum devoted to the history of magic. “David Copperfield’s History of Magic” (Simon & Schuster, $35): David Copperfield’s grand-scale illusions (remember when he made the Statue of Liberty disappear?) made him a star in the ’80s. For those who trace their “Walking Dead” fandom to the comic books that inspired the series, there is a section of fine art prints to gawk at. This fascinating book shows how they do it, from creating elaborate sets such as The Prison and Alexandria, which Rick (Andrew Lincoln) and his band of survivors called home for a time, to costumes, dozens of improvised weapons and the chilling graffiti painted on the walls of abandoned buildings. Manning (AMC Networks Publishing, $49.99): “Every time we go out on locations, we have to create the apocalypse,” says a production designer on AMC’s hit zombie series. “The Art of the Walking Dead Universe,” by Matthew K. On : Editor’s picks: 10 books to read, including ‘My Body’ by Emily Ratajkowski and new adventures for Alex Cross and Kay Scarpetta Books Here are 12 more entertaining gift ideas - books, home video and music - if you want to mix it up a little. If you want to avoid laying an egg while shopping for these folks, there is one thing out there for everyone on your list: the new Adele album.

As a guide to holiday gift-giving, “The 12 Days of Christmas” song offers a bonanza of gift ideas for bird fanciers, but aside from the drummers and pipers raising a racket at the end, it doesn’t offer many suggestions for the film buffs or pop music fans on your list. “Brilliant Adventure” by David Bowie Rhino Show More Show Less “Aretha” by Aretha Franklin Rhino Show More Show Less 10 of10 “Springtime in New York” by Bob Dylan Columbia Records Show More Show Less 9 of10 “Sex and the City: The Complete Series + Films” Warner Bros. “Star Trek: The Original Series” Paramount Show More Show Less 7 of10 “Dune” Arrow Video Show More Show Less 6 of10 “Renegades: Born in the USA” Crown Show More Show Less 5 of10

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