The Smiths + Penguins

Manchester artist/illustrator Chris Thornley aka “Raid71“ has created a series of book covers that each use song lyrics/titles from the 80s alternative rock band The Smiths and resemble the classic look and style of retro Penguin paperback books. Each of the covers are based upon a different song by the iconic Mancunian band whilst emulating the style of the classic Penguin book covers from the 50's-60's, which also relates well to the influences use on The Smiths album covers. This work was published and can be seen in exhibitions all over the globe.

I think this is a great idea and the overall outcome worked well, the bright blocks of colour and well thought out illustrations represents both the band and classic book covers well to create an amazing piece of juxtaposition work.