Conversation Tree Press’s Collector’s Edition of Solaris was opened for public pre-order in November 2024, limited to 400 copies at $275. It was the first print edition to use Bill Johnston’s direct Polish-to-English translation. The 250-page edition features artwork by Matt Murphy, letterpress printing by Nomad Letterpress, hand-binding by Ludlow Bookbinders, and a custom slipcase. Each copy was signed by Murphy.

Developed by Paul Reed Smith and John Mayer for Mayer’s work with Dead & Company, the Private Stock Super Eagle turned a highly specialised touring instrument into a public run of just 100 guitars. Its unusual specification combined specially wound JM pickups, extensive switching, an onboard preamp and Private Stock materials with a design closely tied to the guitar Mayer was using on stage.

Created to celebrate Kurono Tokyo’s first anniversary, the Anniversary Mori paired Hajime Asaoka’s distinctive design language with a metallic green sunburst dial inspired by the colours of a forest. What began as a planned 50-piece release ultimately became a 288-piece edition after Kurono reopened ordering following problems during the initial launch.

Suntup’s Numbered Edition of Red Dragon was limited to 250 copies, signed by Thomas Harris and illustrator Jason Mowry, and published in 2020. The edition is now Out of Print.

The 17.01 was MING’s first watch, launched in 2017 as the opening release from the independent horological collective. The blue version was limited to just 150 pieces and paired a 38mm Grade 5 titanium case with a multi-layer sapphire dial and hand-wound Sellita movement. Originally sold direct by MING for $900, it established much of the design language the brand would become known for.

Amaranthine Books approached Dracula as more than a text to be rebound in expensive materials. The limited production run allowed the publisher to design the physical book around the story itself, creating an edition intended to change depending on how it was viewed.

Released in 2017, White House was created by Ai Weiwei in collaboration with THE SKATEROOM and limited to 666 triptychs. The artwork adapts an image from Ai Weiwei’s Study of Perspective series, depicting the artist raising his middle finger towards the White House. The release originally retailed for $666 and reportedly sold out within two hours.