The Complete Record Cover Collection
The Complete Record Cover Collection by R Crumb, published by National Geographic Books on October 25, 2011, is a first edition featuring 96 pages in English. This work pays homage to a significant yet often overlooked era of American music, showcasing Crumb’s artistic journey that began in 1968 with his iconic cover for Janis Joplin’s album Cheap Thrills. The collection highlights his fascination with record covers, particularly those associated with jazz, country, and old-time blues from the 1920s and 1930s, and includes both his early works and more recent designs for CDs.
Readers will discover a rich visual history through Crumb’s interpretations of classic 78 rpm singles, such as Truckin’ My Blues Away and Harmonica Blues, alongside his contributions to contemporary music. This collection not only reflects Crumb’s unique artistic style but also serves as a valuable resource for enthusiasts of antiques and collectibles, as well as art lovers. The book captures the essence of a bygone musical era, making it a noteworthy addition to any collection focused on music history and graphic art.
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A landmark work that pays splendid homage to a forgotten era of seminal American music.
Robert Crumb first began drawing record covers in 1968 when Janis Joplin, a fellow Haight Ashbury denizen, asked him to provide a cover for her album Cheap Thrills. It was an invitation the budding artist couldn’t resist, especially since he had been fascinated with record covers-particularly for the legendary jazz, country, and old-time blues music of the 1920s and 1930s-since he was a teen. This early collaboration proved so successful that Crumb went on to draw hundreds of record covers for both new artists and largely forgotten masters. So remarkable were Crumb’s artistic interpretations of these old 78 rpm singles that the art itself proved influential in their rediscovery in the 1960s and 1970s. Including such classics as Truckin’ My Blues Away, Harmonica Blues, and Please Warm My Weiner, Crumb’s opus also features more recent covers done for CDs. R. Crumb: The Complete Record Cover Collection is a must-have for any lover of graphics and old-time music.
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