Taylor Swift's Eras Tour Book Shatters Sales Records with 814,000 Copies at Target

By Marcus Bennett

December 5, 2024 at 10:53 PM

Taylor Swift's Target-exclusive Eras Tour book has achieved remarkable success, selling over 814,000 copies during the Thanksgiving weekend, making it the biggest publishing launch of 2024. This achievement places the book just shy of Barack Obama's "A Promised Land," which sold 816,000 copies in its first week in 2020.

Taylor Swift performing during Eras Tour

Taylor Swift performing during Eras Tour

The $39.99 book's success came despite some fan concerns about Target exclusivity and reported typos. This release follows Swift's pattern of unconventional distribution strategies, similar to her record-breaking Eras Tour concert film, which earned over $200 million through direct partnerships with theater chains.

Swift's influence extends beyond this publication, inspiring various tie-in products including:

  • Wendy Loggia's "Taylor Swift: A Little Golden Book Biography"
  • Coloring books
  • Romance fiction
  • Cocktail recipe collections

The artist has announced plans for a year-long break following her Eras World Tour, focusing on personal time and her relationship with NFL player Travis Kelce.

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