The Cover Art of Blue Note Records

Graham Marsh, Glyn Callingham

ISBN 10: 1911163701 / ISBN 13: 9781911163701

Published by HarperCollins Publishers, GB, 2021

About this Item

The Cover Art of Blue Note Records is Graham Marsh and Glyn Callingham's classic collection of the unparalleled record sleeves produced by the celebrated Blue Note record label. Around January 1956 the photographer Francis Wolff and Alfred Lion of Blue Note Records met Reid Miles, a commercial artists and a devout classical music fan. After establishing a rapport, Reid Miles became the designer for the Blue Note label for the next eleven years creating wonderful graphic covers that were both unique and also retaining the indefinable Blue Note look. Featuring iconic covers for artists such as Herbie Hancock, Thelonious Monk, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins and Art Blakey, this anthology is an evocative piece of Jazz history. Alongside over 400 of the record label's best album covers is a selection of short essays written by leading industry figures. Both a comprehensive guide to an acclaimed label, and an insightful snapshot of graphic design history, The Cover Art of Blue Note Records is a must-have for all Jazz fans.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Cover Art of Blue Note Records
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers, GB
• Publication Date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1911163701
• ISBN 13: 9781911163701
• Binding: Hardback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 990 grams

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Synopsis

The Cover Art of Blue Note Records is Graham Marsh and Glyn Callingham's classic collection of the finest record sleeves produced by the celebrated Blue Note record label.

This new edition is the complete compilation of the original volumes published nearly two decades ago. Including every cover, essay, and photo that appeared in the original volumes, this collection is bound to appeal. Iconic covers of artists such as Herbie Hancock, Thelonious Monk, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, and Art Blakey make this anthology an evocative piece of jazz history. With over 400 of the best covers in the record label's history and a selection of short essays, this is a comprehensive guide for all jazz fans and anyone interested in classic design.

About the Author

Graham Marsh is an art director, illustrator, and writer. He is the coauthor and art director of many groundbreaking books including The Cover Art of Blue Note Records Volumes 1 and 2, East Coasting, and California Cool, all published by Collins & Brown.

Glyn Callingham runs the legendary Ray's Jazz Shop in London. He is coauthor of The Cover Art of Blue Note Records Volumes 1 and 2, East Coasting, and California Cool. He contributes to several jazz magazines and is a walking encyclopedia on jazz of the ‘50s and ‘60s.