Part design history, part journey into musical memory, this anthology of jazz album artwork is above all a treasure trove of creative and cultural inspiration. Covering half a century, it brings together the most daring and dynamic jazz cover designs that helped shape not only a musical genre but also a particular way of life. From the 1940s to the decline of LP production in the early 1990s, each selected cover design is unique in the way it complements the energy of the album's music with its own visual rhythms of frame, line, text, and form. To satisfy even the most demanding music lovers, each record cover is accompanied by an info sheet including the artist and album name, art director, photographer, illustrator, year, record label, and more.