Before the 1940s album covers were typically plain brown, tan, or green paper. They were simply there to protect the album inside. However, when Alex Steinweiss joined Columbia Records and was tasked with advertising design, he saw the album cover as a blank canvas. Starting in 1939 he began to revolutionize the album cover and combine graphic design and music in a whole new way. This book showcases his work as the "Father of the modern album cover" in the golden age of album cover design.
"I love music so much and I had such ambition that I was willing to go way beyond what the hell they paid me for. I wanted people to look at the artwork and hear the music."
-Alex Steinweiss
Pages: 416
Size: 12.75 x 1.5 x 11.5 inches
