VHS: Video Cover Art: 1980s to Early 1990s

Thomas Hodge, 2015, Arts

Overview

Video cover art represents a distinct creative period from the 1980s to the early 1990s, coinciding with the video rental boom. This art form blended design, illustration, typography, and copywriting. Curated by VHS enthusiast and poster artist Tom Hodge, with a foreword by Justin Ishmael, the collection showcases over 240 complete video sleeves. It spans genres including action, comedy, horror, kids, sci-fi, and thrillers, capturing the era's unique visual style.

Who it's for

• Fans of 1980s and early 1990s film culture.
• Collectors of retro art and design.
• Those interested in the history of media packaging.

Key features

• Features over 240 full video sleeves.
• Covers genres: action, comedy, horror, kids, sci-fi, thriller.
• Published by Schiffer Books.
• Includes a foreword by Justin Ishmael.
• Language: English.
• Pages: 264.
• Year: 2015.
• ISBN: 9780764348679.