The ‘Errors Tour Book’? Fans rip Taylor Swift’s new book for blurry pics, poor design, typos, and missing pages
- Taylor Swift’s latest book, The Eras Tour Book, is facing backlash over glaring typos, missing pages, and low-quality images. Fans are criticizing the rushed layout and design, sparking speculation about whether it was hastily produced or even AI-generated.
Taylor Swift’s "The Eras Tour Book" has become the center of controversy, as fans are calling out numerous grammatical errors, blurry images, and design flaws. Sold exclusively at Target for $39.99, the 256-page book features over 500 photos and handwritten notes from the pop icon but has sparked backlash due to its apparent quality issues.
Fans’ complaints pour in on social media
Since the pop star's book release on November 29, social media platforms like Reddit and X have been flooded with fan reactions, with many dubbing the book The Errors Tour Book.
Issues highlighted by fans:
Typos: Taylor Swift's fans pointed out glaring spelling mistakes. One notable error includes “this is me rying” instead of trying, and “The Eras Iour” instead of Tour.
Missing pages: Some readers report that pages 49 through 66 are completely missing from their copies.
Blurry & low-quality photos: Fans criticized the poor photo quality, describing the images as grainy and the formatting as poorly executed.
Design & layout issues: The book’s layout and choice of fonts have received backlash for being difficult to read. A comment describes it as looking "rushed" and “like a high school yearbook.”
Graphic errors: Fans discovered repeated design mistakes, including graphic elements being cut off at the edges of pages, further contributing to the poor impression.
Social media users have expressed their disappointment as follows:
"She can never escape The Errors Tour..."
"There are ten errors just in the song names, and it's only two pages! Quality for $40? Come on."
"This just looks bad. This is way too expensive to have this many grainy photos and typos."
“They could’ve had multiple Swifties proofread this for free.”
A financial & fan backlash
The criticisms point to a bigger issue: The Eras Tour Book is both a keepsake for fans and an exclusive merchandise item. Fans have expressed frustration, arguing that for $40, they expected higher quality.
Social media users have also speculated that the book’s rushed design and production may have led to these issues.
One Reddit user described the book as “a rush job,” while others took aim at its formatting, colors, and overall design quality. Comments indicate that many fans feel let down, especially given their investment in Swift’s music and merchandise.
Another humorous take from fans suggests that Taylor Swift's book may have been created by AI due to its many mistakes: “Was this book made by AI, I wonder?”
What’s next?
While many fans are disappointed by the errors and design flaws, there is a shared curiosity about whether a second edition will address these concerns. Some have speculated that due to the number of books printed, a second edition may not be likely.
As fan frustrations boil over, it remains to be seen how Swift’s team will respond.
Taylor Swift to end Eras Tour in Vancouver on December 8
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Taylor Swift: The musical icon’s journey
Taylor Alison Swift (born December 13, 1989) is an American singer-songwriter and actress renowned for her versatility across country, pop, and alternative genres. Swift began her career at 14, moving to Nashville and signing with Big Machine Records in 2004. Her debut single “Tim McGraw” launched her self-titled debut album in 2006, featuring hits like “Teardrops on My Guitar.”
Her career skyrocketed with Fearless in 2008, which earned her Grammy wins and cemented her as a rising star in country music. Swift transitioned into pop with her fourth album, 1989, which won her a Grammy and solidified her place as one of the biggest names in music. Over the years, she faced industry challenges but reclaimed ownership of her music through re-recordings, including Fearless (Taylor's Version) and Red (Taylor's Version).
Swift’s ability to shift styles—from folklore's indie-folk sound to the storytelling-driven evermore—demonstrates her adaptability and artistry. Her tenth studio album, Midnights, broke streaming records and made her the first artist to claim the entire Top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100. Named Person of the Year by TIME in 2023, Swift has won 11 Grammys and remains one of the most influential artists in the music industry.
2024 marks the highly anticipated release of the pop star's The Tortured Poets Department on April 19, further solidifying her ever-evolving musical journey.
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