Ralph Lauren has defined American style with his designs of luxury, adventure, and beauty. Now, he is sharing his private and public life with his devoted followers in Ralph Lauren Deluxe, $252. The hardcover tome, which comes with a crocodile embossed-leather case, features never-before-seen pictures of Lauren with his family. Lauren also talks about his life, work, and inspiration.

For the second part, Lauren hand-picked his most beloved work, which includes runway shots as well as advertising campaigns. What's more, the introduction features Audrey Hepburn, taken from her 1992 presentation speech at the CFDA awards. This would make for a quite luxurious gift...