The idea was taken to its logical and comically aburd conclusion when it was imagined that the book itself should have legs and a cup holder, turning the book itself into a coffee table. They're always practical in use with an edge on style. Go for eye-catching designs in classic and unique shapes. This and Kramer’s quest for publication became a running gag in the show. When we think of a coffee table, many will think of coffee table books - There is a coffee table book by Alexander Payne dedicated to the subject of coffee tables called The Coffee Table, Coffee Table Book (2003).