PUNK ON 45: REVOLUTIONS ON VINYL 1976-79

Gavin Walsh

[Punk - EP - Graphics]

The punk explosion of the mid 1970s unleashed an unprecedented wave of creative dynamism that found visual manifestation among the sleeve art of the period. Previously, picture sleeve singles had been an expensive marketing tool used sparingly by major labels for their biggest acts. However, as punk's Do-It-Yourself aesthetic gave rise to a deluge of cut and paste creativity and designers such as Jamie Reid and Linder Sterling charted new territories in the medium, the picture sleeve became an essential aspect of any new disc. Lavishly illustrated, Punk On 45 is a graphic feast, capturing the artistic zeitgeist of this unique era.

Plexus (2005) 160 p. 23 x 24 cm - Softcover - In English