Classic Album Covers of the 60s

by Thorgerson, Storm

• ISBN13: 9781843405498
• ISBN10: 1843405490
• Edition: Revised
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2009-11-03
• Publisher: Collins & Brown

Summary

This newly reformatted edition ofClassic Album Covers of the 60sfeatures more than 200 of the very bestand, in some cases, entertaininglyworstcovers that graced LPs throughout that groundbreaking decade. It takes readers on a lively journey from the wholesome joviality of theVery Merry MacsandMuscle Beach Party, through stylish and sophisticated jazz covers, to the coolest, wildest psychedelic designs of the late 60sincluding the Beatles'Sgt. Pepperand the Incredible String Band'sThe 5000 Spirits. The evolving styles illustrated here provide a fascinating reflection of changing cultural trends during an era when artists sought to smash the prevailing rulesand, in so doing, laid the foundations for cover design today.

Author Biography

Storm Thorgerson is a graphic designer and filmmaker. He designed iconic record covers for the likes of Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, and Genesis.

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