Publisher/Paper Tiger

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Hipgnosis, a British art direction unit, was founded in 1968 by Storm Thorson and Aubrey "Po" Powell and created many iconic album covers during the golden age of rock. Their visuals, which combine experimental and surreal images, such as Pink Floyd's "The Dark Side of the Moon," Led Zeppelin's "Houses of the Holy," and Genesis' "The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway," continue to influence many designers and artists today as innovative art that visually expresses the worldview of music itself. They made great contributions to the formation of the image of rock in the 1970s with their method of emphasizing visual and narrative aspects, making full use of composite photography and special photography. This book, "Walk Away René," is a collection of works by Hipgnosis' representative works from Storm Thorson's perspective. Focusing on collaborations with Genesis, Wings, 10cc, Alan Parsons Project, and others, the book not only introduces the finished jacket photos, but also rough sketches, episodes from the shoot, and rejected proposals, making it more than just a collection of works, but also a look into the "scene" of the artwork. A total of 160 pages, with a wealth of color and black and white illustrations, it is a book that allows you to experience the behind-the-scenes of the creation where rock and art intersect. It is still popular among collectors and music fans as a valuable record of Hipgnosis' footsteps, which built an era of visual culture.