Comments on: The Greatest Form of Flattery http://houseofcat.net/2009/07/the-greatest-form-of-flattery/ All things artful and curious Sun, 30 Oct 2011 15:59:55 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Cat Johnson http://houseofcat.net/2009/07/the-greatest-form-of-flattery/comment-page-1/#comment-598 Cat Johnson Sat, 25 Jul 2009 01:35:34 +0000 http://houseofcat.net/?p=805#comment-598 Thanks for the info Ane! Sadly, this is the fate of so many great designs. I always check album covers for designer credits, but often times my hunt is fruitless. Design is definitely an under-appreciated art form. Thanks for the info Ane!

Sadly, this is the fate of so many great designs. I always check album covers for designer credits, but often times my hunt is fruitless. Design is definitely an under-appreciated art form.

]]> By: Ane Millavise http://houseofcat.net/2009/07/the-greatest-form-of-flattery/comment-page-1/#comment-572 Ane Millavise Wed, 22 Jul 2009 04:38:21 +0000 http://houseofcat.net/?p=805#comment-572 I think this question is destined to remain a mystery! In 1956 RCA Records did not include the name(s) of the designer(s) on the album. The album itself incorrectly identifies the photographer of the photos on the back as the photographer of the cover photo as well. The photo was actually taken by Tampa photographer William V. (Red) Robertson at Tampa's Fort Homer Hesterly Armory on July 31, 1955. (The photo fact had been in question for years and was recently resolved.) As far as the layout, lettering (hand lettered) and colors ~ an unknown artist ahead of their time! (Hope the designer saw some of the tributes and enjoyed the satisfaction of a job well done!) I think this question is destined to remain a mystery! In 1956 RCA Records did not include the name(s) of the designer(s) on the album. The album itself incorrectly identifies the photographer of the photos on the back as the photographer of the cover photo as well. The photo was actually taken by Tampa photographer William V. (Red) Robertson at Tampa’s Fort Homer Hesterly Armory on July 31, 1955. (The photo fact had been in question for years and was recently resolved.) As far as the layout, lettering (hand lettered) and colors ~ an unknown artist ahead of their time! (Hope the designer saw some of the tributes and enjoyed the satisfaction of a job well done!)

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