Synopses & Reviews
This newly reformatted edition of
Classic Album Covers of the 60s features more than 200 of the very bestand, in some cases, entertainingly worstcovers that graced LPs throughout that groundbreaking decade. It takes readers on a lively journey from the wholesome joviality of the
Very Merry Macs and
Muscle Beach Party, through stylish and sophisticated jazz covers, to the coolest, wildest psychedelic designs of the late 60sincluding the Beatles
Sgt. Pepper and the Incredible String Bands
The 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.
About the Author
Storm Thorgerson is a graphic designer and filmmaker. He designed iconic record covers for the likes of Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, and Genesis.