Storm Thorgerson interview - November 2011

The Raging Storm - The Album Graphics of StormStudios (http://www.brain-damage.co.uk/books/...er-curzon.html), the latest, absorbing book from legendary graphic designer, Storm Thorgerson, and his team. Associated with Pink Floyd since 1968, Storm, along with his colleagues Hipgnosis and more recently StormStudios, has provided most of the Floyd's album cover art along with other key imagery. Storm himself is a much respected personality within the world of Pink Floyd, his contribution a key part of their story. The Raging Storm is a collection of many pieces that StormStudios have completed for various artists over the past four years - not just for bands such as Pink Floyd, but more recent artists too, all of whom have been inspired to use StormStudios thanks to their painstaking approach to the work, creating often big and bold, unforgettable images, with a sense of humour or a cryptic note infusing each image. In late November 2011, we paid Storm a visit at his London studio for a chat about his career and work. Our extensive conversation found Storm in an expansive mood, talking in depth about the various bands he has worked with, techniques and considerations for his images (including the use of technology in album cover art), record companies and band management, and much more. Our fascinating discussion with Storm kicks off with him talking about the new book, before heading back through the years...

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