Storm Thorgerson

Led Zepplin - Houses of the Holy (Pre-Photoshop)

 Storm Thorgerson (1944) A Royal College of Art student, Founded Hipgnosis with Aubrey Powell in 1968. Many of his designs are notable for their surreal elements. He often places objects out of their traditional contexts, especially with vast spaces around them, to give them an awkward appearance while highlighting their beauty.

100 Best Album Covers, ISBN 0789446154

A Momentary Lapse of Reason (Pre-Photoshop)

• http://www.stormthorgerson.com/
• wikipedia

Syd Barett - The Madcap Laughs (one of my favorite covers)