Old vhs cover art book

Winchester takes commissions for vhs art through her instagram and facebook pages and sells prints on etsy. This hardcover compilation of vhs boxes and cover art is like packing an entire video store from back in the day into 1 book. Some ebay hopefuls have tried selling some for thousands of dollars kind of like the infamous ebay scammer from that old judge judy episode. This just in grateful dead netlabels old time radio 78 rpms and. The vhs cover became a mainstay artform of the 80s and 90s, be it simple cardboard or a more elaborate.

If i had any criticism it might be that id like to see a bit more in the way of text. Might be a good time to dig out your old vhs player. Schiffer books handsome new coffee table book was compiled by artist and vhs collector thomas hodge, who is wellknown for creating 80sstyle posters for modern films. Jul 22, 2019 explore maggie0218s board vhs cover art, followed by 201.

This book collects a pretty wide selection of vhs cover images from the decade in a. Tom hodge, aka the dude designs and the guy who created heavily vhsinfluenced posters for hobo with a shotgun and the heat, collected more than 200 titles for vhs video cover art. You will find the website separated into four sections. The values are estimated but consistent with ebayamazon averages. It wasnt till the mid 90s and dvd era that the movie poster or a cast photo would become the cover. I have stacks of old poster art books, but no one has really celebrated the art of the vhs covers in the same way, focusing on the amazing. Published by schiffer publishing, the 264page hardcover book is like a noahs ark for 80s graphics and typography.

That fun has since grown into a fullfledged business. May 23, 2015 this hardcover compilation of vhs boxes and cover art is like packing an entire video store from back in the day into 1 book. A blank video tape paper cover lying on a studio background. Vhs collecting has really exploded over the past 10 years.

To see a collection of vidamerica vhs cover art, click here. Here are my favorite places to check out old vhs covers the deuce grindhouse vhs cover art. Sellers will often list a batch of several disney or childrens vhs. May, 2015 the cover art on those boxes is now the subject of a new and highly entertaining book, vhs. May 07, 2018 i got into vhs tapes for the cover art, the covers just jump out at you and they are fun and exciting artworks. If only all horror vhs covers could look this good. The vhs cover became a mainstay artform of the 80s and 90s, be it simple cardboard or a more elaborate plastic clamshell. Jul 10, 2015 however, even more of the art was done what that great artist mr. See more ideas about cover, all horror movies and horror films. Tom hodge art prints a store for all my limited edition prints.

Yes, those dusty old vhs tapes from the 80s and 90s are well on their way to becoming collectors items. Vhs covers really knew how to sell a movie, long before the days of photoshop, when they hired real artists to more often than not paint impressive cover art. Building up or just maintaining a vhs collection is a cheap hobby, thats always sprinkled with odd finds and memories. Vhs movies covers offered a new landscape for art, roughly 11 x 8. I got into vhs tapes for the cover art, the covers just jump out at you and they are fun and exciting artworks.

The cover art on those boxes is now the subject of a new and highly entertaining book, vhs. In flickr commons occupy wall street flickr cover art usgs. This book collects a pretty wide selection of vhs cover images from the decade in a broad range of genres. Not enough to distract from the pieces themselves, but id love to read some interviews with the artists or possibly even the art directors from these b movie production companies to.

Its still odd to consider that here, in my mid20s, i can still remember a time when vhs tapes were how i watched childrens animated films. This is an amazing piece of work, not only for movie buffs, vhs. However, even more of the art was done what that great artist mr. Contents are open across all countries that saw vhs releases of toho produced and distributed titles. Your favorite vhs movies are now works of art on cherokee. Buy this book before its out of print, much like the only other previous vhs cover art book portable grindhouse. Here are 25 disney vhs tapes that are worth a fortune. A menacing godzilla stands alone before a vicious biollante rose who looks soooo much cooler than the movie prop while four other roses rise up in the background.

Home labs random about this is the sister site of vintage ad browser. Jan 17, 2020 if you happen to have vhs copies of older or more unusual movies that are hard to find now, you might have a winner. May 27, 2015 artist mocks up vhs cover art for modern movies and tv shows all images courtesy of golem. If you happen to have vhs copies of older or more unusual movies that are hard to find now, you might have a winner. Over 240 fullscale, complete video sleeves in this collection of action, comedy, horror, kids, scifi, and thriller genres. Movie covers presented at cover browser are republished within a fair use context. Yet, despite their flaws i am still able to enjoy looking at these old boxes as a fan of the genre, and for sheer nostalgias sake. All the major genres are represented in vhs video cover art, including action, comedy, scifi, thriller and of course, horror. Vhs video cover art is an amazing coffee table book for fans of the 80s, the vhs boom, or bmovie culture. Vidamerica was a driving influence for independent distributors in the 80s and we would be all the poorer video renters if it didnt exist. Yes, there was a time when netflix and other various streaming sites did not exist. These may sound like the words of an old codger desperately clinging to youthful nostalgia, but if anything here rang true to you, then vhs.

Welcome to thomas hodge dude designs industries website. Ive tried to include titles that you perhaps arent as familiar with. Vestron video, a norfolk, connecticutbased company, released over 3,000. There absolutely is a used vhs market, says tim allen, a vhs enthusiast and collector who runs a pop. But the new book vhs video cover art, compiled by british poster artist and graphic designer tom hodge who works under the name the dude designs, has recreated the experience of browsing dusty. The art explodes with a succulent, indulgent blend of design, illustration, typography, and hilarious copywriting. Jun 28, 2019 another way your vhs tape could be considered valuable is if it were a rare or discontinued print meaning, the cover art was changed while it was on the shelves. Jul 24, 2015 but the new book vhs video cover art, compiled by british poster artist and graphic designer tom hodge who works under the name the dude designs, has recreated the experience of browsing dusty. Jul 26, 2018 unfortunately there really is nowhere that can give you a true estimated value of vhs tapes. If you see one on ebay for less chances are the box is in poor condition or it has rentalsales. Filmography showcasing my work behind the camera and author for my book releases. When searching completed listings, many sellers dont know to use the keywords original or banned cover art, so make sure those keywords are in the title and description area.

Tom hodge, aka the dude designs and the guy who created heavily vhs influenced posters for hobo with a shotgun and the heat, collected more than 200 titles for vhs video cover art. Video cover art is a unique and largely lost artform representi. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The dude designs commercial design and illustration work. Any of you guys remember michael fischas 1989 flick death spa. Vhs tapes are starting to become a collectors item. New book on the totally awesome vhs video cover art of the 80s. A book collection of vhs box art contains preserves what was special about them in a way a flickr gallery just cant. Movie viewers in the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s remember the days of watching their favorite movies on video home systems vhs. Just imagine the excitement and curiosity genre fans felt when casually seeing any one of. You should probably read it while wearing acidwashed.

Jumbo book sox stretchable fabric book cover 9 x 11 black. Create book covers with a retro feel with canvas readymade templates you can customize in minutes. Wwf wrestlemania viii hulk hogan vhs cover art 10 x 7 reproduction metal sign rustywalls 5 out of 5. How to look up individual vhs movies and see if they are. Jul 26, 2016 vhs movies covers offered a new landscape for art, roughly 11 x 8. May 28, 2015 buy vhs video cover art by thomas hodge isbn. Thomas hodge, commercial artist video cover art is a unique and largely lost artform representing a period of unabashed creativity during the video rental boom of the 1980s to early 1990s. Evil dead 1981, rare videos, book of the dead, vintage horror, vhs tapes. Following that we just have pages and pages and pages of old vhs covers, separated by genre. While this format has been discontinued, many users still have blank tapes as well as their favorite movies on the vhs standard. An online mockup template with an old vhs cassette cover.

Building up or just maintaining a vhs collection is a cheap hobby, thats always sprinkled with. Jul 30, 2015 thanks go to john aka theflyingninja1 for buying me this book, as part of an exchange. Disney little mermaid vhs with original cover art highly. Remember when horror movies really made you think man, this thing looks scary before they just simply would stick all the actors in a lineup staring at you blankly, oh yeah, real.

Packed with a dozen plots and a variety of bizarrely funny slasher deaths, death spa is an extremely horror fever dream that never slows down. Upcoming book highlights 80s and 90s vhs video cover art. Video gemsthis is the champion of the 70s exploitation film on vhs. Thomas hodge video cover art is a unique and largely lost artform representing a period of unabashed creativity during the video rental boom of the 1980s to early 1990s. Oct 24, 2014 if only all horror vhs covers could look this good. Apr, 2014 lather, rinse, dry, and put back the cover art. New book on the totally awesome vhs video cover art of the. Blank vhs tape covers were actually kind of beautiful. Thomas hodge is the author of vhs video cover art 4. Unfortunately there really is nowhere that can give you a true estimated value of vhs tapes. Compiled by tom the dude designs hodge a great movie poster artist inspired by this period, the 12. The new book vhs video cover art is a celebration of that nostalgiainducing art, so listen up. Although this article lists vhs box art first and foremost, it does include the occasional betamax cover too.

Next time you have a trashy movie marathon, pass this around between movies. Screeners and rental only covers are included as well. Give your book covers and old school vibe by starting with one of canvas readymade, and highly customizable vintage book covers. Video cover art is a unique and largely lost artform that represents a period of unabashed creativity. See more ideas about box art, vhs to dvd and horror movie posters. There are multiple movie tiein books that deal with art, but vhs video cover art offers something different. See more ideas about best horrors, horror and box art. Leslie nielsen repossessed vhs cover art wall art 10 x 7 retro metal sign rustywalls 5 out of.

Easily upload your own design onto the cover and customize the background color. This vhs box cover features one of the most spectacular pieces of poster art from the franchise. Video cover art is a unique and largely lost artform representing a period of unabashed creativity during the video rental boom of the 1980s to early 1990s. Thanks go to john aka theflyingninja1 for buying me this book, as part of an exchange. Kittrich stretchable jumbo book cover fits books up to 8 x 10 lot of 2 new. Another way your vhs tape could be considered valuable is if it were a rare or discontinued print meaning, the cover art was changed while it was on the shelves. At any rate, the art was great, at times ridiculous, but i would say always amusing.