Buried among the headline Black Friday camera deals are some less bombastic savings on some very, very good photography books. 

I love taking photos but I also love getting inspiration by thumbing through other people’s images. So I’m always looking to add to my bookshelf, and I thought I’d share some recommendations as I think these brilliant books deserve a place in everyone’s library.

Take a look at the best books on photography, including the best coffee table books on photography, the best books on portrait photography, and the best books on street photography.