Here’s a look at a unique collection of design works by a graphic designer who has assembled album covers that he designed for our Malaysian musical recordings from the times of vinyl 12’’ by 12’’ era of LP (long play recording) to the digital era of music play form. In Tapa, we witness the man who mingled with people in the music and entertainment. Through Tapa’s works, the readers will share Tapa’s experience in the design process, from conceptualizing an album cover, interpreting a set vision by a client; to his contextual ramblings on a glorious era of the music industry, the changing of market demands and the culmination of studio system through technological innovation.
This book invites readers to savour more than 120 design works from several generations of Malaysian singers and entertainers, provide a frist hands account of the music business through the eye of a keen observer and participant.