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5 days ago · Sometimes album covers are helped on their way to iconic status because of the musicians they feature: photogenic stars, such as Elvis Presley, David Bowie, or Prince, whose godlike images are...
Nov 7, 2016 · We spoke with the book’s editor, curator and photo historian Antoine de Beaupré, to trace the origins of six covers that simultaneously highlight the best of art photography.
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- Early pioneers. The first signs of change came in the 30s, from pioneering designers such as Alex Steinweiss, whose illustrated covers – for singers such as Paul Robeson, or the classical records of Beethoven – led to huge increases in sales.
- Jazz-era designs. Many of the greatest covers of all time are associated with the post-war jazz and bebop era. Jim Flora, who had trained at the Chicago Art Academy, worked in advertising before transforming RCA Victor’s art department in the 50s.
- Groundbreaking photographers. Art was closely intertwined with jazz in this era, something that pleased not only designers and customers but the musicians themselves, as Tony Bennett noted.
- Bold typography. Sometimes it was just bold use of typography – as in Reid Miles’s design for Jackie McLean’s It’s Time – that produced a simple yet eye-catching triumph.
- 1.The Beatles – Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band 1967. Watch this video on YouTube. In this cover, The Beatlesare shown along side a kaleidoscope of colour and personalities set against a mosaic of well-known people in ornate military costumes.
- 2.Pink Floyd – The Dark Side of the Moon 1973. This album cover, which shows a prism with a rainbow of colours flowing through it, is straightforward yet recognisable to many.
- 3.Nirvana – Nevermind 1991. Watch this video on YouTube. Undoubtedly, the album cover for Nevermindis among the most iconic in history. It shows a baby swimming towards a fishhook-mounted dollar bill.
- 4.The Rolling Stones – Sticky Fingers 1971. Andy Warholcreated this album cover, which showed a close-up of a man’s functionally zippered crotch, dressed in jeans.
Aug 1, 2024 · Whether decorated with a photo of a bustling subway stop or a striking Andy Warhol painting, album cover designs can constitute masterpieces in their own right, amplifying the artistry of the...
Aug 5, 2013 · The Stories Behind 22 Classic Album Covers. 1. Nevermind (1991) Spencer Elden's first time swimming was a memorable one. At four months old, Elden was one of several babies on hand at a...
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Dec 1, 2023 · The cover includes images of famous personalities, ranging from historical figures like Albert Einstein and Karl Marx to contemporary celebrities like Marilyn Monroe and Bob Dylan.
