Us and Them: The Authorised Story of Hipgnosis
29 February 2024Imprint: Nine Eight Books
Synopsis
'Hugely entertaining history' - Mojo
Between the late '60s and early '80s, design house Hipgnosis created some of the most iconic and ubiquitous album artwork of all time. Their original lifespan coincided with the golden age of the 12-inch LP, beginning just as the Beatles' Sgt Pepper made the record sleeve the ultimate blank canvas and ending just as new technology...
Between the late '60s and early '80s, design house Hipgnosis created some of the most iconic and ubiquitous album artwork of all time. Their original lifespan coincided with the golden age of the 12-inch LP, beginning just as the Beatles' Sgt Pepper made the record sleeve the ultimate blank canvas and ending just as new technology...
Details
29 February 2024432 pages
9781788705691Imprint: Nine Eight Books
Reviews
'Meticulously researched, hugely entertaining history.'4 stars, Mojo
'If you've ever wondered how some of the most iconic album artwork came about, and wondered about the personalities behind these images, this superb, revelatory book will be essential reading for you. It shines a light on all elements of the industry, revealing some rather unexpected details.'Brain Damage, Pink Floyd News
'An exhilarating read... amusing and poignant. 9/10'Classic Rock
'Lively, eventful, laugh out loud funny, a hugely entertaining read.'Prog Magazine
