For the Record The Life and Work of Alex Steinweiss |
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| Author:
| McKnight-Trontz, Jennifer
Steinweiss, Alex |
| ISBN: | 978-1-56898-224-3 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2000 |
| Publisher: | Princeton Architectural Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $19.95 |
Book Description:
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Record albums came in plain brown wrappers until 1938, when 23-year-old Alex Steinweiss conceived of luring the record-buying public with a visually appealing cover. His idea revolutionized the record business, of course, and created a whole new area of design. Steinweiss's own album covers were mini-posters, with eye-catching graphics, vivid colours, and playful typography. This chunky volume (appropriately 45-rpm-record-size) is an illustrated history of the genre, from the 1930s to...
More DescriptionRecord albums came in plain brown wrappers until 1938, when 23-year-old Alex Steinweiss conceived of luring the record-buying public with a visually appealing cover. His idea revolutionized the record business, of course, and created a whole new area of design. Steinweiss's own album covers were mini-posters, with eye-catching graphics, vivid colours, and playful typography. This chunky volume (appropriately 45-rpm-record-size) is an illustrated history of the genre, from the 1930s to the 1960s-a must-have for music lovers.