Alan Aldridge Biography

Alan Aldridge was a British artist, graphic designer, and illustrator whose style perfectly captured the zeitgeist of his era. His work for Penguin Books, including a series of science fiction book covers, and his involvement with the visual identity of the Beatles and Apple Corps defined the graphic style of the 1960s and 70s. His creations were characterized by a flowing, cartoonish style and soft airbrushing, resonating with the psychedelic aesthetics of the time. His most celebrated works include illustrations for 'The Butterfly Ball and the Grasshopper Feast' and the album art for Elton John's 'Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy'.