Outtakes from Hipgnosis' Iconic Rock Album Covers
From 1967 to 1981, rock album covers were in their heyday. A new book takes a look at avant-garde design collective Hipgnosis' provocative work for some of the period's hottest bands.
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From 1967 to 1981, rock album covers reigned supreme. The music on the album was important, of course, but the cover art was just as key to understanding the band's message and aesthetic. Avant-garde design collective Hipgnosis seized the moment and designed provocative covers for some of the period's most influential acts, including Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Paul McCartney and the Wings, and Peter Gabriel. A new book Hipgnosis Portraits takes a look back at their work.
Syd Barrett, London, 1970
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Lumiere & Son, London, 1974
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Keith Moon, London, 1976
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Paul McCartney, California, 1976
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Led Zeppelin, Knebworth, UK, 1979
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10cc, London, 1976
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Sad Café, London, 1978
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‘If Walls Could Talk,’ London, 1970s
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The Rolling Stones, London, 1973
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Hipgnosis: Portraits by Aubrey Powell is now available from Thames & Hudson.
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