Not too many things are better on a cold, dreary day than a large bowl of hot pho.
For The Record
While driving through the hills of Cincinnati, I came across a record store and decided to pop in to see if there were any good deals to be had on jazz, blues or classic rock albums. Then I remembered that my recently re-acquired record player doesn’t spin effectively. But while I was there, I was reminded of how much I missed album covers. Just like the recent post about book covers, I find the cover art on music releases is a lost art form. So I got to thinking what were, to me, some of the most iconic album covers of all time? Well there is a chore, trying to figure that one out but I did manage to come up with a few. And who knows, maybe when I get back home I can find a vintage record player to spin those classics on.
Side Note: This article was originally published on 2023/10/10 from my old website.
Side Note II: I’ve moved away from expensive LPs to more cost effective and better quality compact discs.
Judging Book Covers
Meandering through a bookstore is inspirational to me. The thrill of discovering a new title can lead someone down a large literary rabbit hole. But there is something to be said about browsing the eye-catching cover art. Sometimes the cover is the best part of a book. when other times, a profound cover can make or break a book sale.
I find that the more artistic, brilliantly designed titles are the ones who have been well written, whereas if the artwork looks cheap, than the book is a bomb. Over the decades it gets easer to discern. See for yourself.
While perusing the bookshelves I began to notice different patterns of artwork on the covers and snapped a few, knowing I would probably never read them. I also get into a habit where i snap book covers to remember which ones I want to read in the near future.
Side note: It was great while it lasted but the free access to the Brooklyn Library membership has expired. Thanks to my intrepid mother who discovered options to temporarily add other library systems so I now have access to the Houston, San Jose and Tulsa public libraries.
Side note II: This article was originally published on 2023/10/09 from my old website.
After a brief haitus and winter holiday break I am back to Micro.blog. I’m ready to engage like-minded and brilliant individuals again. Also for all the same reasons I mentioned when I first arrived. silverfox.micro.blog/2023/07/0…
@manton Question: Is there an option to pay per year or is it only month-to-month?