Unique gifts under $25

For the Rock-and-Roll Fan: The Lost Notebooks of Hank Williams

Not the Hank Williams who's been in the news lately, but his dad, the one who helped shape modern country music. This collection of songs is culled from the artist's previously unheard writings and performed by many of the people he influenced, from the iconic (Bob Dylan, LuScinda Williams) to the more recent (Norah Jones, Jack White). $11.88

For the Summer-Blockbuster Buff: Minimalist Comic-Book Prints

Next year is already more or less guaranteed to be the biggest yet for superhero movies. Those who can appreciate that can also appreciate one of these stylish posters inspired by the characters, which are a lot better-looking than whatever Chris Evans was wearing in Captain America. $18, http://society6.com

For the Bookish: James the Bookend

Better-looking and slightly more personable than the standard library bookend, from UK designers Daniel Black and Martin Blum. $22.

For the Sports-Bar Regular: Sweetness: The Enigmatic Life of Walter Payton

The first definitive biography of one of NFL's most memorable figures comes from Jeff Pearlman, a veteran sportswriter who interviewed more than 700 sources on the subject. $17.85.

For the Nostalgic: Vinyl Frames

Album covers are something of a lost art. And since a whole lot of people have vinyl records they no longer play, these frames designed to show them off are a fine way to recycle. $17.25.

For the Immaculate: Takeout-Menu Organizer

It even comes with pages to mark down what you ordered and which places to give another call. To solve the perennial pizza debate. $20.

For the Sipper: Coffee Mug Warmer

Because no one likes cold coffee, especially in the morning, and because you'll be a lot more productive when you're not leaving your desk every 15 minutes to "top off." $8.

For the Wordsmith: A Taxonomy of Wrestler Names

In case you haven't noticed, wrestler names are funny. This poster celebrates the absurd nomenclature of a subculture few of us can really know. Also: great party conversation. $25, popchartlab.com

For the Urban-Weary: NYC Walls Notebook

The city can be a hardscrabble place. Here, 80 clean, inviting spaces (food trucks, Greenwich Village brownstones) for you to doodle and draw on until they're just as you'd like them. $17, thinkofthe.com

For the Handy: Opinel Folding Knife

Founded by French knife-maker Joseph Opinel in 1895, the brand has long represented excellence. This blade serves an everyday function, and a beautifully made one at that. $8.50.

For the Discreet: Re-Cover iPhone Case

If the whole neon-rubber thing isn't doing it for you, these cases come in prints of retro technologies like a Nintendo controller. Because even early adopters have a nostalgic side. $15.44

For the Completist: Nevermind Deluxe Edition

Honoring the Nirvana record's twentieth anniversary, this new version includes the all-important second disc with B-sides, live performances, and rehearsal demos completely unlike the final songs that would make the band so famous. Which might make this a good time to reintroduce yourself. $20.43, amazon.com

For the Cult Fan: Illustrated Film Posters

No one really needs a Pulp Fiction poster on their wall. But this strange piece of original art riffing on one of its more well-known scenes? Sure, why not? Prints span titles from every era, so the Hitchcock fan is still covered. $19, etsy.com.

For the Detail-Oriented: Mahogany Compass

You need to know where the hell you're going. Why not make it look good? $24.

For the Stain-Averse: Pallet Coasters

Coasters are almost always a missed opportunity: practical yet unremarkable. These raised versions, modeled by a Spanish design company after full-size Euro pallets, are cooler-looking than most. $14.99 for five.

For the Outdoor Host: Horseshoe Set

There's no shame in a group of adults standing around outside playing a game. Everyone knows how to play horseshoes, it's casual enough, and this nice steel set even gets the approval of the National Horseshoe Pitchers Association. Whatever that is. $22.89, epicsports.com.

For the Survivalist: USB Car Charger

Because your cell phone will run out of battery power. In your car. And then you will be glad. $10.55, amazon.com

For the Gym-Goer: Klean Kanteen

Hydration is essential. Those cheap, plastic water bottles are not. Introducing the better stainless-steel water carrier. It's free of harmful chemicals like BPA, and it lasts. $13.60

For the Traveler: A Leather Luggage Tag

Finally, something you'll be glad to see at the baggage claim. $25, forgetfulgentleman.com

For the (Long) Road Trip: The NPR Map

It may not be your hometown favorite, but NPR has the most consistently listenable radio content available across the country without satellite radio. Now you can locate the frequency no matter where the hell you are. $10, shop.gessato.com

For the Visual Learner: The Great American Pin-Up

A history of a long-standing form. And something to look at. For the coffee table. $20, taschen.com.

For the Mad Men Fan: Vintage 2012 Wall Calendar

The same nostalgia that inspired the AMC series and Pan Am translates well in this calendar, featuring old posters of international travel destinations and their airline sponsors. And it's the surest motivator for getting out of the house. $22, amazon.com

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