# Heavyweight Literature The 65-Pound "Earth" Atlas By Elsa Blaine | Published 2008-11-03 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mega-sized-books-earth-65-pound-atlas References: [luxist](http://www.luxist.com/2008/10/27/earth-a-big-book-for-a-big-subject/) & [millenniumhouse.au](http://www.millenniumhouse.com.au/earth.html) Weighing in at over 65 pounds, "Earth" is the world's largest atlas ever published. The big book from Millenium House is almost 2' tall, making it a true [coffee table book](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marchesi-1824). It is so big you could actually make it into a piece of furniture. Its massive size will undoubtedly make it hard to find a bookshelf large enough to hold, so plan ahead for this *volume*. The 576 page atlas has 160 pages of maps, some which fold out to 4’ x 6’. "Earth" will only be published in an [exclusive run of 3,000 copies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taschen-and-louis-vuitton) and will cost over $3,000. A "Gold Earth" edition will also be available with [gold leather](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-of-birkenstock), gilding and gold-plated corners. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Giant Atlas:** Opportunity for creating unique and immersive reading experiences by publishing large-scale atlases. - **Exclusive Limited Editions:** Opportunity to cater to high-end consumers by releasing limited edition versions of products. - **Functional Furniture:** Opportunity to design furniture that integrates with oversized books, such as atlas-inspired coffee tables. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Publishing:** The publishing industry can explore the market demand for oversized atlases and limited edition books. - **Luxury Goods:** The luxury goods industry can tap into the high-end market by producing exclusive and extravagant editions of products. - **Furniture:** The furniture industry can create innovative designs that incorporate oversized books as functional and decorative elements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Heavy Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oceanus-brass-tankard.md) - [Historical Humankind Coffee Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-book.md) - [Ultra-Heavy Billboard Activations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worlds-heaviest-billboard.md) - [Martian Meteorite Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sothebys-nwa.md) - [Record-Breaking Wine Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/belaire-zeus.md) - [Ultra-Luxe Automotive Publications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ferrari-endurance.md) - [Multi-Sensory Perfume Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuittons-perfume-atlas.md) - [Iconic Premium Timepiece Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-impossible-collection.md) - [Hiking-Specific Travel Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/100-hikes-of-a-lifetime.md)