Following the success of Jazz Covers, this epic groove volume collects over 500 legendary covers from a golden era of black music. Psychedelia meets Black Power, sexual liberation meets social consciousness, and street portraits meet imaginative comic art in this brilliant anthology of visualized funk and soul. Gathering both classic and rare covers, the collection celebrates each artwork's ability to capture not only buyers' interest but an entire musical atmosphere. Browse and discover the brilliant, bold, paradoxical, and incredibly beautiful designs that fans rushed to acquire as Marvin Gaye, James Brown, Curtis Mayfield, Michael Jackson, and Prince changed the world with their unique and unforgettable melodies. Featuring interviews with key figures in the industry, Funk & Soul Covers also provides cultural context and design analysis for many of the selected album covers.