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Rock Covers: 750 Album Covers That Made History

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Book Synopsis: 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.Paying tribute to this art form, Rock Covers brings you a compilation of more than 750 remarkable album covers, from legendary to rare record releases. Artists as varied as Elvis Presley, The Beatles, The Sex Pistols, Pink Floyd, The Cure, Iron Maiden, and Sonic Youth are gathered together in celebration of the cover art that defined their albums and their cult status. Each cover is accompanied by a fact sheet listing the art director, photographer or illustrator, year, label, and more, while nearly 250 records that marked particular turning points for a band, an artist, or the music genre, are highlighted with short descriptions.This far-reaching catalog of visualized rock is contextualized with insider interviews with professionals who shaped the history of rock, and by top-10 record lists from ten leading rock collectors.

About the seriesTASCHEN is 40! Since we started our work as cultural archaeologists in 1980, TASCHEN has become synonymous with accessible publishing, helping bookworms around the world curate their own library of art, anthropology, and aphrodisia at an unbeatable price. Today we celebrate 40 years of incredible books by staying true to our company credo. The 40 series presents new editions of some of the stars of our program—now more compact, friendly in price, and still realized with the same commitment to impeccable production.

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Are you a music lover? Do you appreciate the artistry that goes into creating album covers? Then Rock Covers: 750 Album Covers That Made History is the perfect book for you! Immerse yourself in the visual world of music with this comprehensive compilation of more than 750 remarkable album covers. From Elvis Presley to The Beatles, from The Sex Pistols to Pink Floyd, this book celebrates the iconic cover art that defined their albums and their cult status.

Not only does Rock Covers showcase the artwork, but it also provides fascinating facts about each cover. Discover the art directors, photographers, and illustrators behind these masterpieces, along with the year, label, and more. Additionally, you'll find short descriptions of nearly 250 records that marked turning points for bands, artists, or music genres.

What truly sets Rock Covers apart is the insider interviews with professionals who shaped the history of rock. Get a glimpse into the creative minds behind these iconic album covers and gain deeper insight into the music industry. But that's not all! Rock Covers also includes top-10 record lists from ten leading rock collectors, giving you expert recommendations on must-have albums for your collection.

As part of the TASCHEN 40th anniversary celebration, this new edition of Rock Covers is now more compact and affordable, while still maintaining the impeccable production quality that TASCHEN is known for. So, whether you're a seasoned collector or just starting your music journey, don't miss out on this visual feast for rock enthusiasts.

Ready to take a trip down musical memory lane? Get your copy of Rock Covers: 750 Album Covers That Made History now here and rediscover the art behind the music!

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