So I had the largest epiphany I've had in a while last week when doing my CD cover concepts. I was having trouble with them so I decided to look at some CDs I had for inspiration, which this was one of them. It wasn't until the I had already set it aside and glanced at it for the 2nd or 3rd time when it just suddenly hit me, "oh my God, it's Saul Bass"(<--literal thought process), which I then promptly looked up and yes indeed, the artist, Chris Bilheimer, was influenced by The Man with the Golden Arm. In high school I basically worshiped this album, and I remember thinking, the cover was so cool and punk looking with the colors and design of the hand, but now I can't unsee the Saul Bass-ness of it and that's all I think about now every time I look at it (thanks graphic design.....thanks). I guess it was just very surprising revelation to me how even now, the works from over 50 years ago can still have a strong influence on today's designs, even on some of the most unexpected things.
- Catherine
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