Taken By Storm: The Art of Storm Thorgerson and Hipgnosis


1h 35m 2011

Brief Synopsis

At the height of the 1960s in Swinging London, Storm Thorgerson graduated from the Royal College of Art and co-founded the design company Hypgnosis with Aubrey "Po" Powell. Thorgerson's friendship with Roger Waters, Syd Barrett and David Gilmour resulted to the first Hipgnosis album cover, for Pink

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Biography
Documentary
Release Date
2011

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 35m

Synopsis

At the height of the 1960s in Swinging London, Storm Thorgerson graduated from the Royal College of Art and co-founded the design company Hypgnosis with Aubrey "Po" Powell. Thorgerson's friendship with Roger Waters, Syd Barrett and David Gilmour resulted to the first Hipgnosis album cover, for Pink Floyd's "A Saucerful of Secrets" in 1968. Hundreds of collaborations with musicians followed and Thorgerson and the company were pursued for their original graphics that introduced the music and ideas within the albums.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Biography
Documentary
Release Date
2011

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 35m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Limited Release in United States October 2, 2015

The film is self-distributed by the artist at MOMA, October 2 - 8, 2015.

Released in United States 2011 (24 Beats Per Second)

Limited Release in United States October 2, 2015 (MOMA)

Released in United States 2011