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Star Wars: Frames

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If you're a true Star Wars fan, you can probably close your eyes and picture some of the series' most iconic moments: Han Solo as he's lowered into the carbon freezing chamber, or the bittersweet look of redemption on the face of Anakin Skywalker as Luke removes his mask. Star Wars: Frames ($90) is a celebration of 1,416 moments like these, hand-picked by George Lucas from over one million frames of film, and reproduced across two hardcover volumes — one for the original trilogy and one for the prequel trilogy. Each set arrives in a box designed to resemble Vader's Tie Fighter and opens to reveal images of the Sith Lord himself.

Baron Fig Notebook

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Writers, artists, designers, musicians, and other creative sorts know the importance of a great notebook (and no we aren't talking about your laptop) as a place to catalog your ideas and inspirations. But, it can be really tough to find one that suits you perfectly — until the Baron Fig Notebook ($20). Designed with creativity in mind, these notebooks open flat and are available with blank, lined, and grid pages depending on your preferred style. They're also thick, with nearly 200 pages, so you can write as much as you like. Perforated pages in the back of these notebooks let you pull out a sheet without ruining the binding, and their small size means you can easily take them with you.

Rapha Racing Presents City Cycling Guides For Europe

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Rapha has worked together with publisher Thames & Hudson, as well as writer/designer duo Andrew Edwards and Max Leonard to create a set of pocket-sized cycling guides for Europe’s premiere cycling destinations. Each booklet is illustrated by a different artist to give each prospectus a feel and look unique to each city. As Rapha puts it, the collection features “the best urban locations, destinations and experiences for visitors on two wheels.”

Mini Weapons of Mass Destruction

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Build a terrifying, albeit miniature, arsenal to defend your small space with Mini Weapons of Mass Destruction ($13 each). This series of books includes detailed instructions for building tiny weapons that fit perfectly on your desk or in your cubicle, all made with commonly-found office supplies and household items. While calling them weapons of mass destruction may be a bit hyperbolic, they'll certainly provide plenty of entertainment on a shrunken scale. Each book contains more than 30 weapons, ranging from trebuchets and catapults to blowguns and crossbows. Also included are strategic guidelines, clear diagrams, and safety tips (you could put an eye out with that).

Moleskine Star Wars Limited Edition Planner

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In 2011 Moleskine teamed with the award-winning media franchise Star Wars to create a limited edition notebook embellished with an intergalactic theme, still available here. Hyperspace ahead to 2013 and the artisan notebook manufacturer is back again with Episode II of its collaboration with the now Disney-owned brand, this time in the form of an all-in-one travel planner/notebook. Purchasers will have the option to customize their very own galaxy guide as each notebook comes with four stickers to create your own cover. The 18-month planner/notebook also features a rear accordion pocket, address book, newly designed agendas, and a dark matter colorway. Moleskine Star Wars Planner

Fantasy Life

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We don't have to tell you how huge fantasy sports are — if you spent as much time in the gym as you do working on your lineup, you'd probably be a professional athlete by now. Fantasy Life: The Outrageous, Uplifting, and Heartbreaking World of Fantasy Sports from the Guy Who's Lived It ($16) examines every detail of this widespread pastime, from trophies, and trash talk, to cheating attempts, and enviable draft-day locations, it provides deep insight into why we play. Written for long-time fantasy players and neophytes alike, Matthew Berry (fantasy sports writer for ESPN.com) shares his identifiable story of an obsession that turned into a career.

Field Notes Night Sky Edition

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Field Notes delivers new editions of its crowd-favorite notebooks, this time in an intergalactic, spacey rendition. The Night Sky editions of the notebooks feature constellations across their covers, executed with silver holographic foil. On the interior of the fold, reticle graph and ruled pages allow for easy note-taking no matter the subject. The notebooks come in batches of three, each containing 48 pages. Look for the Field Notes Night Sky editions.

The Wes Anderson Collection

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If you can't get enough of Wes Anderson's quirky characters, unmistakable scenery, and oddball situational humor, then the The Wes Anderson Collection ($28) was made with you in mind. Giving readers a detailed look into Anderson's life, career, and filmography — including Bottle Rocket, Rushmore, The Royal Tenenbaums, and Moonrise Kingdom — this book offers a rare glimpse into the mind of a truly-talented director. Based on an extensive interview between Anderson and film critic Matt Zoller Seitz, this book weaves in photography, artwork, and memorabilia to help tell its story.

How to Swear Around the World

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There are a few skills every man needs to master before he can feel completely comfortable in his masculinity — grilling a steak to medium-rare perfection, changing the oil on an internal combustion engine, getting by in another language, and cussing up an impressive storm. With How to Swear Around the World ($10), you'll learn two of those skills vital to manliness, all from one tidy paperback. Whether you want to learn fighting words in Russian, an appropriate description for someone's mother in Japanese, or the best idioms and exclamations Swahili has to offer, this book has your needs met.

Campfire Cuisine: Gourmet Recipes for the Great Outdoors

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With details on gear, stocking a pantry, and building a menu, Campfire Cuisine: Gourmet Recipes for the Great Outdoors ($12) is more than just a recipe book — though it has those too. The over 100 recipes range from sauces and dressings such as yogurt mint sauce, breakfast items like skillet scones, sandwiches including hot-and-spicy California grilled cheese, full-on entrées like bourbon-glazed chicken, even deserts and sides. So get rid of the dehydrated, packaged food, and start eating like a person when you're under the stars.