American Jazz Annual, Newport Edition
Date
1956
Credits
- Bob Cato Photographer
- Robert Brownjohn (ロバート・ブラウンジョン) 5 Designer
Format
- Book Cover 322
Techniques
- lithography 237
Dimensions
8 × 10 in
Locations Made
In 1956, Robert Brownjohn designed the cover of American Jazz Annual, Newport Edition, a magazine renowned for its innovative use of typography and imagery. The vivid colors and kinetic layout of Brownjohn's design are indicative of jazz music's vibrant spirit. In addition to photographing the cover, Bob Cato was well known for his work in jazz photography, which often portrayed musicians in dynamic and expressive ways. As a result of this collaboration, the cover is a significant piece in the history of jazz visual culture in terms of the fusion of graphic design and photography.
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