The Still-Cool Classic Covers

The Beatles: Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967) A lot of people call this the Greatest Album Cover Ever, whereas we didn't even name it as the Beatles' best sleeve (see Abbey Road in the Super 30 Album Covers). Why? It's more about set design than photography -- a meticulously composed montage, albeit a brilliant one. Designers Peter Blake and Jann Haworth and album mastermind Paul McCartney deserve most of the credit, but Michael Cooper captured it with his Sinar 4x5. And a splendid time was guaranteed for all. -- JC