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St. Troy
08-28-2018, 12:55 PM
Anyone have a spare $30k?

From Taschen (maker of fine art books):

https://www.taschen.com/pages/en/catalogue/photography/all/86903/facts.ferrari_art_edition.htm
swintek
08-28-2018, 02:51 PM
That certainly is impressive. Gotta admire the balls-out spirit of presentation!
MikeDuke
08-29-2018, 11:52 AM
You can get the numbered version for slightly less
https://www.taschen.com/pages/en/catalogue/photography/all/66921/facts.ferrari.htm
St. Troy
08-29-2018, 12:07 PM
You can get the numbered version for slightly less
https://www.taschen.com/pages/en/catalogue/photography/all/66921/facts.ferrari.htm

I saw that - a bargain at a measly $6k.

This book had me wondering: what is the most expensive initial sale price (not secondary market) for a collectible book? I think the most I'd heard of prior to the Taschen Ferrari was PS Publishing's lettered Carrie ($4k), but then, I don't actually buy these things, so I'm sure someone here is aware of something still more expensive.
zelig
08-29-2018, 12:34 PM
A future Suntup publication. :evil:
St. Troy
08-29-2018, 12:40 PM
A future Suntup publication. :evil:

...and just like that, another post storm is born.
ValHallAwaits
08-30-2018, 04:51 AM
Collectors of books aren't the likely target market for this one.
Father Cody
08-30-2018, 08:42 AM
What makes a $525 book worth $4,000? I guess the same thing that makes this $30,000 book desirable to a Ferrari owner.
jsmcmullen92
08-31-2018, 05:12 AM
What makes a $525 book worth $4,000? I guess the same thing that makes this $30,000 book desirable to a Ferrari owner.

I think that's exactly it. You have the money and it fits in your collection... I agree with ValHallAwaits, this is not made for us book collectors. This is made for Ferrari owners, and crazy rich people who like a show piece.