illustrated book; picture book; catalog of plates
Often refers to a book or catalog consisting primarily of illustrations, photographs, or reproductions, such as an art exhibition catalog or a pictorial reference work.
I bought the exhibition catalog at the museum.
This illustrated book contains many valuable photographs.
Compound of 図 (zu, 'illustration, figure') and 録 (roku, 'record'). The word refers to a book that records or collects illustrations.