Culture vultures are a snobby, know-it-all bunch – likely to have the inside track on all things culture ahead of the stupid box-watching masses. Scratching your head trying to come up with something that will live up to their artsy expectations? We’ve assembled a shortlist of gift picks to surprise, delight and inspire those cultural pals.

Persephone Books Subscription – Available in personalised six- or twelve-month packages, a Persephone Books subscription offers the opportunity to discover lesser-known titles from the past – by women, for women and about women. There’s a selection of unique, fascinating books available – think of this as the anti-bestseller list.

La Sardina Domino Camera – Snapping away with Instagram is all well and good, but this Sardina camera is infinitely more show-off-able – and it produces fantastic images too. The ultra wide-angle lens and easy-focus settings mean that it’s simple to point and shoot professional quality images on the go.

Pina Soundtrack – The soundtrack to Wim Wenders’ award-winning documentary about the life of trail-blazing choreographer Pina Bausch is every bit as engrossing and enthralling as the film itself. It’s a truly diverse playlist, with jazz from Jun Miyake and experimental sounds from Amon Tobin, as well as chamber music, Spanish guitars and original compositions for the documentary by Thom Hanreich.

Four Films From Fellini – A selection of masterpieces from the maestro of Italian Cinema – each one more fascinating than the last. The box set includes I Vitelloni, 8 1/2, Giulietta Degli Spiriti – and of course, La Dolce Vita. Best savoured from the sofa with a freshly cooked plate of pasta and a generous serving of gelato.

Nova Tunes 1.1 – 2.0 – The French radio station is well-known for its eclectic, inspirational playlists, so this CD box set is bound to provide an aural voyage of discovery for any music fan – with musicians from Femi Kuti and Sporto Kantes to Little Dragon and Vampire Weekend.

Gifts to please culture fans: from Radio Nova, La Sardina cameras, Wim Wenders' Pina, Federico Fellini and Persephone Books

Glyndebourne: Comedy & Tragedy – Tickets to the British opera festival don’t come cheap, but this DVD set offers the chance to view some of last year’s gems without having to either stump up the cash, or leave the house. With performances of five classic operas from the crème de la crème of international musical talent, this is a must-have for music buffs – or an essential introduction for novices.

Stack Magazine Subscription – Tempted by a magazine subscription but not sure which one to buy? Stack’s clever service delivers one different independent magazine each month, offering an imaginative, intelligent overview on the arts, music and film.

The Pedro Almodóvar Archives – From previously unseen images and personal photographs to essays on Almodóvar by acclaimed Spanish authors – this compendium presents the sometimes subversive, always colourful director in engrossing text and stylish visuals.

A Little Bit of Art – The online gallery is committed to selling affordable prints and photographs – particularly from emerging artists and illustrators. If you know someone who would like ‘a little bit of art,’ this is an ideal way to purchase something new, exciting and a little bit different.

Faber Poetry Collection – This beautifully-presented set of poetry books includes works from six wordsmiths such as Sylvia Plath, T S Eliot, Ted Hughes and John Betjeman. It’s a sumptuous collection, bound with eye-catching modern prints – and an excellent gift for both amateurs and conoisseurs alike.

Film, music, art and literary gifts galore from Stack Magazines, A Little Bit of Art, Faber & Faber, Almodóvar and Glyndebourne