It's all about the music. Whether it's a jazz album or a poster announcing a performance for a rock band, the design should mirror the performers and their music. Even now, in the age of downloadable mp3s, album art continues to be a major sales tool, just as posters and T-shirts help to promote music events.

1,000 Music Graphics is a compilation of some of the best music graphics from recent years including package design, posters, T-shirts, websites and anything else having to do with music. This eclectic collection represents design for music lovers of all genres-rock, electronic, jazz, classical, pop, country, and many more. Published in four languages, it's a revealing and inspirational look at an industry that is constantly changing.

From the author: “This collection, which includes the work of well-known and little-known designers from all over the world, is simply an overview, a celebration if you will, of what’s been happening in this very broad field over the last decade. Like my own taste in music, the selections run the gamut from the traditional to experimental, but they are all noteworthy. Many thanks to everyone who took the time to submit work for inclusion. I hope this book serves as a valuable resource and inspiration for designers, musicians, and music lovers everywhere.”

-Clif Stoltze

www.stoltze.com