Ep565: Coop - Poster Boy, Record Collector
Summary
Artist Chris Cooper joins Nate Goyer to discuss his new Kickstarter-funded book, *Poster Boy*, and his prolific career in rock poster and album cover design. The conversation covers the evolution of the poster market, corporate restrictions on artwork, and the story behind the iconic Lords of Acid cover. Cooper also shares his extensive record collecting habits, focusing on Jamaican 45s, 50s beatnik novelty singles, and the practicalities of maintaining a massive vinyl collection.
Topics discussed
Introduction and guest welcome
Poster Boy book and Kickstarter campaign
Record storage challenges and studio space
Focus on Jamaican 45s and dub records
Collecting habits and Bandcamp support
Record shows and beatnik novelty records
Buying strategy and label aesthetics
Career origins and early poster commissions
Poster market growth and industry changes
Bad Religion artwork and Rick Rubin story
Quitting band posters and corporate filters
Metallica poster restrictions and artist freedom
Reprints, editions, and original art sales
Legacy concerns and precious grails
Finding rare beatnik and garage singles
Record organization and DJing habits
Selling records and spreading the gospel
Mail order shipping and international sellers
Family and personal anecdotes
Poster Boy book details and conclusion
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