PhoneArena’s ‘Iconic Phones’ Coffee Table Book Now Shipping in the US and Canada

After more than a year of teasing, pre-orders and behind‑the‑scenes work, PhoneArena’s premium coffee table book Iconic Phones: Revolution at Your Fingertips is finally landing on doorsteps across North America. Standard Edition copies are now shipping in the United States and Canada, with a loaded Premium Edition bundle scheduled to follow in January 2026. ^[1]

What is Iconic Phones: Revolution at Your Fingertips?

Iconic Phones is a large-format, 256‑page hardcover book that tells the story of the last quarter century of mobile phones – from chunky “bricks” to folding flagships and modern smartphones. ^[2]

Published in partnership with boutique publisher Page Two and priced at $79.99 USD, the book is positioned as a collectible for serious tech fans rather than a casual impulse buy. It measures 10″ x 11″, printed on high‑quality paper, and is packed with full‑bleed photography, timelines and essays. ^[3]

According to the publisher’s description, Iconic Phones:

Charts the evolution of mobile devices over roughly 25 years, from early feature phones to modern smartphones.
Highlights classic models like the Nokia 3310, early Motorola flip phones, and foldables such as the Samsung Galaxy Fold, along with the original iPhone and later milestones up to iPhone X. ^[4]
Combines in‑depth stories, design analysis and cultural context, describing how these devices reshaped communication, entertainment and work worldwide. ^[5]

PhoneArena pitches it as a “hall of fame” for mobile tech – essentially a physical time capsule for people who grew up with these devices or work in the industry today. ^[6]

Standard Edition now shipping in the US and Canada

The big news this week is that the Standard Edition of Iconic Phones has started shipping to buyers in the United States and Canada. ^[7]

In its announcement, PhoneArena confirms that:

Standard Edition orders and pre‑orders are now being fulfilled in North America.
Buyers who reserved early should see their tracking numbers go live as units move through warehouses. ^[8]

The Standard Edition package is straightforward:

Hardcover book only – no slipcase or extras.
Same core 256‑page content as the Premium Edition.
Listed at around $79–$80 USD on the PhoneArena Store and public book listings. ^[9]

For many fans, this version is the most accessible way to get the book: you’re getting all of the photography, stories and history without paying extra for collectibles or waiting into 2026.

Premium Edition ships in January 2026 – and it’s loaded with extras

If you opted for the Premium Edition, you’ll need to wait a little longer – but you’re getting a lot more in the box. PhoneArena says the Premium bundle is still in production and is expected to ship in January 2026. ^[10]

The Premium Edition adds a collector’s layer over the core book:

Custom slipcase designed to display the book prominently.
Hand‑drawn technical illustrations of five “Retro Legend” phones.
A full sticker sheet set featuring all 26 phones in a stylized, cyberpunk‑inspired art style.
Custom wallpapers for your current smartphone, matching devices featured in the book. ^[11]

Crucially, Premium Edition orders are treated as pre‑orders; PhoneArena stresses that buyers will be notified once their copies are ready to ship. ^[12]

If you care about the “collector” angle – slipcases on shelves, prints you can frame, and physical extras you won’t easily find again – this is the edition to watch.

European release: standard edition coming later in November

For readers outside North America, there’s good news too. PhoneArena notes that European shipping for the Standard Edition is expected to start later this month, with the Premium Edition following on a similar January 2026 time frame as in the US and Canada. ^[13]

Distribution details from the publisher fill in the rest of the picture:

In Canada, the book is distributed by Raincoast Books.
In the United States and internationally, distribution is handled by Macmillan, which should make it easier for bookstores and online retailers beyond the PhoneArena Store to stock it. ^[14]

Put simply: if you’re in Europe or another non‑US market, the global rollout is designed more like a traditional book launch than a one‑off merch drop.

Inside the book: 26 legendary devices and a lot of nostalgia

So what do you actually get when you open Iconic Phones?

PhoneArena and Page Two describe a structure that blends visual coffee‑table design with long‑form storytelling: ^[15]

26 iconic phones are spotlighted, each with its own chapter.
The narrative begins in the early 2000s with feature phones focused on calling and texting and follows the industry through to the smartphones of the mid‑2020s, which now act as digital wallets, cameras and primary computing devices. ^[16]
Every chapter combines high‑resolution, original photography with contextual stories about how each device was created, why it mattered, and how it changed the market. ^[17]

Examples mentioned by the publisher include:

The Nokia 3310, the near‑indestructible “brick” that defined an era of durable phones.
Early Motorola and Sony Ericsson flip phones that turned hardware design into fashion statements.
The original iPhone and the dramatic iPhone X redesign.
First‑generation foldables like the Samsung Galaxy Fold, which ushered in an entirely new form factor. ^[18]

The tone is intentionally nostalgic. Rather than just listing specs, Iconic Phones aims to capture how these devices felt to use when they were new – and what they meant to the people who bought them.

Influencers and tech creators help tell the story

To help bring those memories to life, PhoneArena has recruited some of the biggest names in tech YouTube and online media to contribute commentary, anecdotes and personal reflections. ^[19]

Confirmed contributors include:

Linus Sebastian (Linus Tech Tips)
Austin Evans
Mrwhosetheboss
Jon Rettinger
JerryRigEverything
Brandon Butch
Max Tech
SuperSaf ^[20]

Several of these creators have already promoted the book on their own channels and social feeds, describing it as a “stunning visual tribute” to the phones they’ve spent their careers reviewing and tearing down. ^[21]

For fans who have followed these reviewers for years, seeing them talk about their personal “firsts” – first smartphone, first big camera leap, first truly weird form factor – is part of the appeal.

Why this launch matters now

The release timing is no accident. As of November 19, Iconic Phones: Revolution at Your Fingertips is featured prominently in PhoneArena’s Cell Phone News feed and “In Case You Missed It” panels alongside mainstream stories about the Galaxy S26, iPhone 17 and next‑gen AI features. ^[22]

There are a few reasons this launch is resonating:

Nostalgia is a powerful driver. Many of the phones highlighted in the book were people’s first phone, first camera phone or first smartphone. Seeing them rendered in high‑quality, glossy print scratches a different itch than scrolling past a spec sheet on a blog.
Print feels premium again. In an era where most tech coverage lives entirely online, a well‑designed hardcover stands out as a physical object you can gift, display and keep.
It documents a fast‑moving industry. Mobile tech has evolved so quickly that many legendary devices are already slipping from collective memory. A curated “hall of fame” helps preserve that history in one place. ^[23]

In short, this isn’t just merch for PhoneArena fans; it’s part archive, part art book, and part love letter to a period that changed how the world communicates.

How to buy Iconic Phones today

As of November 19, 2025, here’s the simplest way to get your hands on the book:

PhoneArena Store
- Primary point of sale for both Standard and Premium editions. ^[24]
- Shows the latest availability and shipping status; Premium Edition is clearly marked as a pre‑order with an estimated January 2026 ship window. ^[25]
US & Canada
- Standard Edition is shipping now to both countries. ^[26]
- Wider bookstore availability is expected through Macmillan distribution. ^[27]
Europe & other regions
- Standard Edition shipping to parts of Europe is planned for later in November, with Premium following in January 2026. ^[28]
- International distribution is also handled by Macmillan, so check local or regional booksellers as listings begin to appear. ^[29]

If you’re mainly interested in the content and photography, the Standard Edition will likely be enough. If you’re a collector who loves slipcases, art prints and extras, the Premium Edition is the one to watch as 2026 approaches.

Bottom line

For years, PhoneArena has been one of the online destinations where smartphone fans go to compare specs, read reviews and argue about which flagship “wins.” With Iconic Phones: Revolution at Your Fingertips, the site is doing something different: turning two decades of digital reporting into a tangible, permanent artifact.

As of November 19, 2025, North American buyers can finally hold that artifact in their hands – with more regions coming online before the year is over. If you grew up with Snake on a monochrome screen, flipped open your first camera phone in high school, or lined up for the original iPhone, this might be the rare tech product where the unboxing experience is pure nostalgia.

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PhoneArena’s ‘Iconic Phones’ Coffee Table Book Now Shipping in the US and Canada – Here’s Everything You Need to Know