Vinyl. Album. Cover. Art. The Complete Hipgnosis Catalogue

Aubrey Powell, 2017

Overview

This definitive catalogue presents the complete works of Hipgnosis, the influential design collective that redefined music album art. Founded in 1967 by Storm Thorgerson, Aubrey Powell, and Peter Christopherson, Hipgnosis achieved legendary status for its groundbreaking and often surreal cover designs. Moving beyond typical band photography, their revolutionary approach transformed the visual identity of records for many of music's biggest names.

Who it's for

• Fans of iconic album art and graphic design.
• Collectors interested in the history of popular music visuals.
• Designers seeking inspiration from influential art collectives.

Key features

• Features 372 Hipgnosis cover artworks, arranged chronologically.
• Includes detailed insights and stories behind the creation of the art.
• Contributions from Peter Gabriel, Marcus Bradbury, and Harry Pearce.
• Published by Thames & Hudson.
• Hardcover binding.
• 320 pages.
• English language.
• ISBN: 9780500519325.