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A stunningly designed review of the greatest album cover designs, spanning the classic period from the 1950s to the 1970s, Album Cover Album first hit the bestseller charts in 1977. This led to the release of six follow-up hits, inspired a host of imitations, and generated a long-playing sub-genre in…


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1 author picked Album Cover Album as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I had this book in college, and I loved looking through the themed layouts. This book, more than any other, introduced me to the art of album cover design.

I kept a copy through many, many moves over the years, and it remains one of my favorites. It inspired me to think more carefully about album art. 

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