Santa Claus is not trash when he offers movie books

• The Father Christmas cinema of "20 Minutes" has selected books on cinema to offer to moviegoers.

• Magazines, cookbooks, photos or analysis, all you have to do is choose.

A garbage, Santa Claus?

Not the one that

advised to fill his basket with a handful of beautiful books capable of satisfying all the tastes of your close cinema lovers.

Better Avatar Than Never

Difficult to miss the film of the year (even of the decade).

Stéphanie Chaptal details the career of James Cameron in

.

The author looks at all the details of the filmmaker's career.

His narrative is as neat and dense as a James Cameron film.

It's a compliment.

(Ynnis, €35).

Detail review under the tree

Offering a subscription to the excellent

magazine means being sure to be kept up to date with cinema news in the company of a handful of enthusiasts.

Here is a present which extends over the whole year and which is jealously guarded for its great exclusive interviews which are always fascinating.

In December, it is Steven Spielberg who sticks to it.

(One year, 45 €).

Steven Spielberg, this hero

Want to know even more about Master Spielberg?

is the ideal work.

Gilles Penso defines his book as a "romantic biography" and we dive into the filmmaker's childhood by discovering fascinating keys to his future work.

It is devoured in one sitting.

(Michel Lafon, €18.95).

A reference question

More than geek than geek, do

by Mélanie Toubeau is a delight.

The creator of the YouTube channel

proves that she is as comfortable in writing as on screen.

His scholarly playful work reveals references and other "Easter eggs" from well-known films.

Fun anecdotes to read and bring out in society.

(Excluding Collection, €21).

Manga galore

Since we talk about

by Matthieu Pinon is not, strictly speaking, a work on cinema.

However, it gives valuable codes to understand anime (Japanese cartoon).

Embellished with reading advice to guide amateurs in their discoveries, this massive book does a lot of service.

(Larousse, €34.95).

At the table for a magical meal

Thibault Villanova alias Gastronogeek loves cakes as much as Disney/Pixar productions.

It is therefore quite natural that he combined the two in

.

Thirty-three recipes to prepare and then enjoy are inspired by the classics of Mickey's studios.

Rapunzel's cookies are super good!

(Hachette Heroes, €24.95).

The New Wave and its beautiful shots

And since cinema is also about images,

offers a walk around Truffaut, Godard or Demy (to name but a few) in the company of photographer Raymond Cauchetier.

This superb black and white album allows you to end the year on a note of beauty.

(Hugo Image, €49.95).

And now, all that remains is to dig in to spoil those around you (or spoil yourself because you're worth it).

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