Taylor Swift’s highly anticipated self-published book, “The Eras Tour Book,” was met with both excitement and disappointment from fans who lined up at Target to buy the 256-page coffee table book. Released on Friday, the book quickly became Target’s best-selling book of the year, but its printing errors have sparked concerns about Swift’s decision to self-publish.
Some fans took to social media to point out various mistakes in their copies of “The Eras Tour Book,” including typos, incorrect song titles, and blurry images. Despite these issues, many fans still loved the book and praised Swift’s musings on the tour. However, publishing experts believe that self-publishing may have contributed to the errors.
“It’s one of the drawbacks of that choice: You don’t get the production expertise that would have caught and corrected these mistakes,” said Erik Hane, founder of Headwater Literary Management. Hane noted that traditional publishers typically have more rigorous editing processes in place to catch errors before printing.
The book’s layout and design were also criticized by some fans, who found it difficult to see images of Swift due to the two-page spread with her center, and others questioned the quality of photos used in the book. Despite these issues, many fans still enjoyed the book and appreciated the sections written by Swift herself, which provided insight into each era of the tour.
The ‘Errors’ Tour Book
Swift sidestepped traditional publishers for “The Eras Tour Book,” publishing it through Taylor Swift Publications and selling it exclusively at Target for $39.99. The book features over 500 images, some of which fans had never seen, and Swift’s musings on the tour. However, its printing issues have raised questions about the benefits of self-publishing.
A second stock of “The Tortured Poet’s Department: The Anthology” vinyl was released by Target on Sunday to meet fans’ demand, despite the initial printing errors. While some fans may have been disappointed by the book’s mistakes, it appears that Swift’s decision to self-publish has paid off from a business perspective.
In conclusion, while “The Eras Tour Book” had its flaws, many fans still enjoyed the book and praised Swift’s writing. However, publishing experts believe that self-publishing may have contributed to the errors, highlighting the importance of quality production expertise in traditional publishing.
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