Behind the Covers

documentary

1 cover story in our archive

Behind the Covers' archive includes 1 album cover documented under the "documentary" design theme, all from the 1980s. The cover sits within the hip-hop tradition and features work by Beastie Boys. 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.

Paul's Boutique by Beastie Boys — album cover art

Paul's Boutique by Beastie Boys (1989)

The iconic panoramic street corner shot was captured by Jeremy Shatan but credited to Nathanial Hornblower, Adam Yauch's pseudonym. The fictional Paul's Boutique sign was hung over Lee's Sportswear for the shoot.

Label
Capitol Records
Photographer
Jeremy Shatan
Genre
Hip-Hop
Decade
1980s
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