Book description
Album art is indelibly linked to our collective musical memories; when you think of your favorite albums, you picture the covers. Many photographers, illustrators, and art directors have become celebrities from their album artworks-the best examples of which will go down in history as permanent fixtures in popular culture.
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1 author picked Rock Covers as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I found this an essential book on rock album cover art. I love to flip through the pages, noting the albums I own and the ones I would like to own. As a record collector, this book has inspired me, and as an author, it has challenged me to think about the art of album cover design.
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