Cover Art By: contains over 400 examples of sleeve art from around the world. Introduced through an essay on the current scene, the work of 30 designers and labels is presented. including Jon Wozencroft and Julian House (UK); the Hapna label (Sweden); designers Delaware (Japan); the Constellation label (Canada); and designs by Steve Byram (USA). In-depth interviews with each designer/label offer fascinating insights into their creative process as well as the music industry itself.
The album cover is a subject of perennial interest among graphic designers. Sleeve design remains a popular subject for college projects, and many young working designers aspire to design for the music industry. Revealing state-of-the-art contemporary music graphics, Cover Art By: is packed with more than 400 examples of sleeve art. As well as CD and album covers, the insides of CD booklets and the backs of vinyl sleeves are shown.
The book opens with an in-depth essay reviewing the current scene, then focuses on the work of 30 international designers/labels who are the most influential in the field, making this a must-have for designers and students, as well as music industry professionals and fans.
