Taylor Swift, recognized for her ‘big reputation,’ has released a new book about her ‘Eras Tour,’ packed with exclusive behind-the-scenes insights and her reflections on various songs.

On Black Friday, she launched the book commemorating her spectacular world tour, which achieved the record for the highest-grossing concert tour globally. This tour started in Glendale, Arizona in March 2023 and marked her first live tour in six years, leading to a theatrical concert film that has also become the top-grossing concert film in history.

Concluding on December 8 in Vancouver, the Eras Tour featured concerts lasting almost four hours and made history as the first ever to generate $1 billion in earnings.

This exclusive Target release, priced at $39.99, delves into the distinct phases of Swift’s career, often referred to by fans as her “eras,” highlighting each studio album’s thematic elements. In a note to her fans, Swift hinted at her future endeavors, stating “see you next era.” The book will be available for online purchase starting November 30.

“Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour Book” is a 256-page collection featuring over 500 images, including exclusive performance shots from every musical era, rehearsal photos, and behind-the-scenes looks at instruments, costumes, stage designs, and design sketches.

Here are some major highlights and surprising elements revealed in Swift’s “Eras Tour” book.

Why Taylor Swift Chose ‘Enchanted’ as the Sole Track from ‘Speak Now’

Swift explained that she selected the “epic” song “Enchanted” to embody this album as it has always been her favorite. She noted that despite it never being released as a single, the fans helped elevate it to one of the most recognizable songs from that era.

She described this fan phenomenon as one of her favorite aspects of her two-decade career.

Taylor Swift Explains the Start of the Eras Tour with the ‘Lover’ Era

The writer of “Lover” mentioned that the tour began with the corresponding era due to the lyric “it’s been a long time coming” from her song “Miss Americana & The Heartbreak Prince.”

According to Swift, “We had to kick off with ‘Cruel Summer’ to set the energy level for this show.”

Taylor Swift Discusses the Viral ‘Red’ Hat Surprise

In collaboration with British designer Ashish Gupta, Swift recreated styles from her “22” music video, including one memorable outfit featuring a black hat, oversized t-shirt, shorts, and loafers.

The “All Too Well” artist surprised a fan at every show by gifting them a black hat, which became a viral sensation on TikTok. She revealed in the book that every hat was “signed on the inside.”

Operated by a Crew Member, the ‘TTPD’ Platform

While on The Eras Tour, Taylor Swift’s crew wasn’t feeling “Down Bad,” but one crew member was stationed on the stage floor, controlling a platform that glided around like a Roomba while Swift performed.

In her reflections, Swift explained that the “rover” platform does not operate autonomously; instead, a crew member lies inside it and drives it from within. She described this unique addition to the tour as “ambitious as hell.”

The “TTPD” segment was introduced following the release of Swift’s album in April.

A Special Guitar from Family

In her book, Taylor, hailing from Pennsylvania, shared that her brother Austin and her parents, Andrea and Scott, adorned her “Fearless” guitar with crystals by hand.

She mentioned wanting to relive the high school days when she created “Fearless,” by performing with her sparkly crystal-adorned guitar that had been embellished by her family.

Stage Dive with a Safety Twist

While Taylor Swift is celebrated for her musical talent, her thrilling entrance onto the stage during the acoustic segment of the concert has captured social media’s attention numerous times.

In her book, she explained how this stunt was achieved. She dives into what appears to be an ocean at the end of her second song, relying on a hidden airbag below the stage. She called this jump “the coolest illusion of the night,” leaving the audience feeling shocked and exhilarated.

“Mission accomplished,” she concluded.

Chessboard Dance Sequence in ‘Mastermind’

During The Eras Tour, Swift and her dancers brought a chess motif to life. In her book, she noted that they recreated a chessboard for the performance of “Mastermind,” where, as she signaled, the dancers accurately formed the checkmate pattern.

Emotional Pre-Show Ritual

Before each show, Taylor Swift gathers with her band and dancers for a motivational session, where a selected member gives an inspiring speech to get everyone energized, as depicted in the video for “I Can Do It With A Broken Heart.”

She shared that the last speaker chooses the next one, and they all place their hands together and chant a mantra before the show begins. Swift remarked that these speeches, whether they are uplifting or simply heartfelt, have often brought her to tears.