Behind the Covers

circus

1 cover story in our archive

Behind the Covers' archive includes 1 album cover documented under the "circus" design theme, all from the 2000s. The cover sits within the alternative, rock tradition and features work by The White Stripes. Each entry below includes the cover artwork, the designers and photographers behind it, and a short story about the visual choices that defined the release.

Elephant by The White Stripes — album cover art

Elephant by The White Stripes (2003)

Jack White drew inspiration from a 1960s circus poster to create one of rock's most playful covers. The vibrant red and pink elephant against stark white background perfectly captured the band's theatrical garage rock aesthetic while maintaining their strict three-color palette.

Label
V2 Records
Designer
Jack White
Photographer
Patrick Pantano
Genre
Alternative, Rock
Decade
2000s
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