The complete definitive & never-before-published catalogue of Hipgnosis Vinyl Album Cover Art finally does justice to the work of the most important design collective in music history which according to Roddy Bogawa director of the documentary Taken by Storm (2011) 'designed half your record collection' Founded in 1967 by Storm Thorgerson Aubrey ' Po' Powell & Peter Christopherson Hipgnosis gained legendary status in graphic design transforming the look of album art forever & winning five Grammy nominations for package design Their revolutionary cover art moved away from the conventional group shots favoured by record companies of the day resulting in the ground-breaking often surreal designs which define the albums of many of the biggest names in the history of popular music 10cc ACDC Black Sabbath Peter Gabriel The Police Genesis Led Zeppelin Pink Floyd Paul Mc Cartney Robert Plant Syd Barrett Throbbing Gristle T Rex Wings Yes & XTC to name but a few Arranged chronologically Vinyl Album Cover Art features stunning reproductions of every single Hipgnosis cover
- 372 in total
- coupled with detailed information by Po & Storm Thorgerson on the artworks & the compelling stories behind their creation Additional contributions by Peter Gabriel Marcus Bradbury & Pentagram's Harry Pearce provide engrossing insights into the way these incredible artworks came into being; place the covers in context; & reflect on their enduring impact on album design A highly accessible st&-alone volume Vinyl Album Cover Art will also make the perfect pop partner to the groundbreaking Hipgnosis
- Portraits (2014) with its rare revelations & behind-the-scenes photography


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Inside this kit is everything the serious music lover will need to ensure that your vinyl collection keeps delivering the best possible audio quality Carbon Fibre Anti-Static Brush Safely removes dust & dirt from LP surface Stylus Cleaning Brush Designed to clean your stylus as well as hard to reach places Micro Fibre Cloth 30x 30cm Super fine super soft use with the cleaning solution for a deeper clean to remove more deep seated dust & dirt Vinyl Wet Cleaning Wipes These tissues efficiently clean any vinyl surface They are anti-static alcohol & ammonia free Cleaning Solution With a spray nozzle for accuracy use with a micro fibre cloth to get a deeper clean for the perfect finishing touch Detailed four page step-by-step instruction manual also included within this set ...

He is a record collector
- a connoisseur of vinyl hunting out rare & elusive LPs His business card describes him as the Vinyl Detective
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When a mint copy of the final album by Valerian England's great lost rock band of the 1960s surfaces in a charity shop all hell breaks loose Finding this record triggers a chain of events culminating in our hero learning the true fate of the singer Valerian who died under equivocal circumstances just after
- or was it just before?
- the abduction of her two-year-old son

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How to get the best from your vinyl records & kit The Vinyl Manual is the 21st century companion for anyone who is bringing their vinyl music collection back to life or discovering the joys of vinyl for the first time With chapters on turntables & audio kit it is a step-by-step guide to getting the most from your vinyl collection & understanding the technology behind it We explain how vinyl delivers the unique sound so loved by audio enthusiasts & its evolution over 100 years from the 78s of the late 19th century to today s advanced electronic formats As well as expert insight into setting up your system correctly & guides to choosing the right hardware for your music the Haynes experts take you behind the scenes of the vinyl industry including the super-clubs of the 1970s 1980s & 1990s We tell you the best way to build & curate your collection from dance to rock to classical & provide tips from the world s most respected professionals Whether you are collecting recording or just playing the Vinyl Manual is the essential companion for any vinyl enthusiast ...

You can rest assured this product will be of innovative design great quality & perfect for party planning Black 432 x 305 x 03 centimetres L x W x H Essentials to any party colourful & fun Safety Warning Not appropriate for children under the age of 3 ...

In a variety of custom designs the Vinyl Styl Groove portable turntable comes equipped with two full range stereo speakers stylus with protective cover 35mm headphone output jack RCA outputs & a belt-driven platter allowing you to choose from three speeds; 33-13 45 & 78 RPM Vinyl Styl Groove Portable Turntable Belt-driven platter Record slip mat 3 Speeds 33-13 45 & 78 RPM2 full-range stereo speakers Colour Graphite ...

Written by Si Spencer Art by Simon Gane & Cameron Stewart Cover by Sean Phillips Don miss this volume collecting the first 5 issues of the fast-paced ultra-cool ongoing crime-noir series by television writer Si Spencer (East Enders) & the art team of Simon Gane & Cameron Stewart! ...

From the classic movie Ghostbusters comes this 110th scale statue of Vinz Clortho! The Polystone statue measures approx 14 x 21 x 22 cm Combine this Statue with others Ghostbusters Statues by Iron Studios to form a diorama rooftop scene from the movie ...

This volume contains valuable practice material for candidates preparing for ABRSM Viola exams Grades 1-5

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