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(CLAXTON, WILLIAM). Marsh, Graham & Glyn Callingham, Editors. Foreword by William Claxton. San Francisco: Chronicle Books, 1992. First Edition (Second Printing). Large Square 4to. Pictorial Self-Wrappers. Music Monograph. Near Fine.. 111pp, profusely illustrated with over 250 color album covers and b&w illustrations. Designed by Graham Marsh. "The West Coast of the '50s and '60s had a reputation for producing record sleeves that perfectly reflected the California scene. Bill Claxton's sunlit photographs of the jazz musicians, combined with the brightly colored lettering used by Tri-Arts Studio gave the record covers of Contemporary and Pacific Jazz their unmistakable West Coast look. An irresistible collection of memorabilia for all jazz fans and an essential sourcebook of high quality design". A most handsome example additionally BOLDLY SIGNED "William Claxton" in black ink on the title page. 0-8118-0275-2 Inventory Number: 020573