AceShowbiz - Rap icon Jay-Z is releasing a new coffee table book, "The Book of HOV: A Tribute to Jay-Z", in honor of his 55th birthday. The book showcases his illustrious career through exclusive photos, interviews, and memorabilia.

Jay-Z is celebrating his 55th birthday with the release of a new coffee table book that pays homage to his remarkable career. Titled "The Book of HOV: A Tribute to Jay-Z", the book will be available in three editions, ranging from $120 to $2,000.

Based on last year's "The Book of HOV" exhibit at the Brooklyn Public Library, the coffee table book features 432 pages of iconic photos, exclusive interviews, and never-before-seen memorabilia from various moments throughout Jay-Z's career. The book includes original recording masters, stage wear, interviews, videos, awards, unseen photographs, and the guitar he played at the Glastonbury Festival in 2008, where he became the first hip-hop artist to headline the famed event.

A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the special limited edition will be donated to the Brooklyn Public Library. Jay-Z's book reveal comes just days after his wife, Beyonce Knowles, also announced a new art book inspired by her acclaimed "Cowboy Carter" album.

The book's release comes amidst a challenging time for Jay-Z, who recently faced financial losses from his Monogram cannabis brand. However, the release of this coffee table book serves as a testament to his enduring legacy and the iconic moments that have shaped his career.