Design for the Real World: Sticky Fingers

Friday, August 07, 2009

Graphic designer Stefan Sagmeister's favorite album cover of all time is one of Warhol's notorious designs: The Rolling Stones’ Sticky Fingers, with the fully operational zipper. Produced by Derek John. And Cale reveals Warhol's inspiration for the Velvet Underground's signature banana cover.

    Music Playlist
  1. Can’t You Hear Me Knocking
    Artist: Rolling Stones
    Album: Sticky Fingers
    Label: Virgin Records
    Purchase: Amazon
  2. Wild Horses
    Artist: Rolling Stones
    Album: Sticky Fingers
    Label: Virgin Records
    Purchase: Amazon
  3. Brown Sugar
    Artist: Rolling Stones
    Album: Sticky Fingers
    Label: Virgin Records
    Purchase: Amazon

Guests:

Stefan Sagmeister

Produced by:

Derek John

Comments [1]

Ben Stock of Brainpower from benstock.com

I was present at the photo shoot for the Sticky Fingers album cover. Jackie Curtis and I, fluffers, model Corey Tippin, photographer Andy Warhol.

Aug. 07 2009 08:59 PM

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