Published by Taschen, this richly illustrated volume explores the life and work of Alex Steinweiss, the graphic designer widely credited with inventing the modern album cover.
In 1939, at only 23 years old, Steinweiss revolutionized the music industry by replacing plain paper record sleeves with bold, imaginative illustrated covers. His designs transformed records into visual objects and helped establish the album cover as an art form in its own right. His work shaped the visual language of recorded music for decades to come.
The book presents a comprehensive survey of Steinweiss’s groundbreaking designs, featuring full-color reproductions of classic album covers along with sketches, ephemera, and archival material.
Published in 2009 by Taschen.
Includes slipcase.
Please note: All sales are final. Due to the unique nature of these pieces and our studio move, we’re unable to accept returns or exchanges.
Published by Taschen, this richly illustrated volume explores the life and work of Alex Steinweiss, the graphic designer widely credited with inventing the modern album cover.
In 1939, at only 23 years old, Steinweiss revolutionized the music industry by replacing plain paper record sleeves with bold, imaginative illustrated covers. His designs transformed records into visual objects and helped establish the album cover as an art form in its own right. His work shaped the visual language of recorded music for decades to come.
The book presents a comprehensive survey of Steinweiss’s groundbreaking designs, featuring full-color reproductions of classic album covers along with sketches, ephemera, and archival material.
Published in 2009 by Taschen.
Includes slipcase.
Please note: All sales are final. Due to the unique nature of these pieces and our studio move, we’re unable to accept returns or exchanges.