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

Vinyl Album Cover Art stands as the complete, definitive, and previously unpublished catalogue of Hipgnosis, finally doing proper justice to the work of what many consider music history's most important design collective. As Roddy Bogawa, director of Taken by Storm (2011), rightly points out, they "designed half your record collection". Founded in 1967 by Storm Thorgerson, Aubrey 'Po' Powell, and Peter Christopherson, Hipgnosis achieved legendary status in graphic design, forever transforming the look of album art and earning five Grammy nominations for their innovative packaging.

Their revolutionary approach to cover art moved away from the standard band photos favoured by record companies at the time, resulting in the ground-breaking and often surreal designs that define the albums of a staggering array of music's biggest names: think 10cc, AC/DC, Black Sabbath, Peter Gabriel, The Police, Genesis, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Paul McCartney, Robert Plant, Syd Barrett, Throbbing Gristle, T. Rex, Wings, Yes, and XTC, to name but a few.

Arranged chronologically, Vinyl Album Cover Art features stunning reproductions of every single Hipgnosis cover – a grand total of 372. These visuals are paired with detailed information from Po and Storm Thorgerson themselves, offering fascinating insights into the artworks and the compelling stories behind their creation. Further contributions from Peter Gabriel, Marcus Bradbury, and Harry Pearce of Pentagram provide engrossing perspectives on how these incredible artworks came to life, placing the covers within their cultural context and reflecting on their lasting impact on album design.

Highly accessible as a standalone volume, Vinyl Album Cover Art also serves as the perfect companion piece to the groundbreaking Hipgnosis | Portraits (2014) with its rare revelations and behind-the-scenes photography. This book is an essential addition to any music lover's collection, a true celebration of the visual artistry that helped shape the soundscapes of a generation.