The Taylor Book

The Ultimate Guide to the Music, Life, Eras, and Legacy of an Icon

By: Malcolm Mackenzie

Narrated by: Malcolm Mackenzie

The Taylor Book is the ultimate guide to a generation-defining pop sensation, packed with all the context you need to fully immerse yourself in the Swiftiverse.

From her humble beginnings as a teen country artist to her record-obliterating Eras tour, Taylor Swift is a supernova that shows no sign of burning out. The Taylor Book explores the life of an icon, including:
- Expert analysis of every album and Taylor’s Version, including The Tortured Poets Department
- In-depth exploration of Taylor’s most beloved songs and music videos
- Breakdowns of Taylor’s notorious Easter Eggs, helping fans explain the secret messaging she slips into every album
- Exploration of the songwriting process and genre experimentation
- Iconic fashion moments from each era
- A look at Taylor’s work beyond the music, from her acting credits and fandom to her relationships and politics
And much more!

About the author
Malcolm Mackenzie is an award-winning journalist and author of Queerbook, the non-fiction summer read of 2024 that Gillian Anderson called “essential”. As a freelance entertainment and lifestyle journalist, Malcolm has contributed to the likes of the Guardian, The Times, Rolling Stone, Heat, NME, Gay Times, and many more. He’s worked for music brands as varied as Universal Music, The X Factor, MTV and Top of The Pops. As music editor of a London newspaper and founding editor of teen bible We Love Pop, he interviewed a roster of talent including: Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Shawn Mendes, Dolly Parton, Spice Girls, Justin Bieber, Amy Winehouse, Harry Styles, Florence and The Machine, Adele, Katy Perry and Miley Cyrus, to name just a few. He has written books about all the important things in life: The Eurovision Song Contest, Barbie, K-Pop and the TV show Friends.

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