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Apple Music, the streaming service of the technology giant Apple, is expanding its portfolio and venturing into new territory: the world of high-quality illustrated books. After publishing the digital list of the 100 best albums of all time, Apple Music is now bringing an exclusive book onto the market - limited and made for real collectors. But not everyone will be able or willing to afford it, because the work has a hefty price tag of 450 dollars.
It is no ordinary book that Apple Music presents here. In collaboration with the renowned publisher Assouline appears the work in a limited edition of just 1,500 copies. This makes the "Apple Music: 100 Best Albums" book more than just a reference work - it becomes a collector's item for music and art lovers alike. With a transparent acrylic cover, sparkling gold edge and linen hardcover, the book sets new standards in terms of design and value. So anyone with a heart for music and exclusive design objects will prick up their ears at this announcement. But what is actually behind the list of the 100 best albums that are celebrated here? Apple Music worked with a team of music experts and artists such as Maren Morris, Pharrell Williams and Charli XCX to make this selection - regardless of sales figures or streaming rankings. It is a list that was put together purely out of love for music.
The special features of the "Apple Music: 100 Best Albums" book
The book “100 Best Albums” by Apple Music not only brings with it an exclusive selection of albums but also impresses with numerous details that make it a work of art:
- Limited edition: Only 1,500 copies will be produced, each hand-numbered and therefore a real collector's item.
- High-quality workmanship: A linen hardcover and sparkling gold decorations make the book visually unique.
- Transparent acrylic slipcase: The slipcase not only protects the book but also shows the edition number, which makes each copy unique.
- Illustrations and exclusivity: The book contains 97 illustrations, so that almost every album has its own work of art - a detail that underlines the high artistic standards of the work.
- Foreword by Zane Lowe: The well-known presenter and DJ Zane Lowe wrote the foreword, giving the book a particularly personal touch.
Apple Music lifts With this work, the digital selection of the best albums is taken to a new level and immortalized in a physical form that is meant to stand the test of time. This is a tribute to the music and the albums that have shaped the world of music lovers.
The selection of albums: passion instead of numbers
What's interesting is that the selection of albums has nothing to do with the usual criteria such as sales figures or streaming numbers. Instead, it is a purely editorial selection in which the love of music is the main focus. That's what makes the book so special: It is an expression of appreciation for the music that made history and continues to move millions of people to this day.
Weighing 8 pounds and $450, what justifies the price?
With a price tag of $450, the question naturally arises as to why the book is so expensive. Here is an overview of the factors that affect the price:
- Exclusivity: Due to the limited edition of 1,500 copies, the book is extremely exclusive and could increase in value in the coming years.
- Artistic workmanship: With a linen hardcover, a sparkling gold border and a transparent acrylic slipcase, Apple Music relies on high material quality and aesthetic design.
- Hand-numbered copy: Each book has an individual number that makes it unique.
- Collector value: If you compare the book with other Apple collectibles such as “Designed by Apple in California”, which was published in 2016, it becomes clear that such exclusive publications are often sought after and enjoy high demand in the collector world.
A must for collectors and music lovers?
For many, the price of 450 euros be unaffordable - but the "Apple Music: 100 Best Albums" book remains a highlight for music lovers and collectors. It not only celebrates music history but also presents itself as a high-quality work of art. So if you have a heart for music and exceptional collectibles and can afford the price, this book could be a real treasure for your collection. If you don't want to invest, you can access the digital version of the list via Apple Music and be inspired. Nevertheless, the book in its physical form remains an extraordinary object that immortalizes the love of music in an impressive way. (Image: Apple / Assouline)
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