Sampler 3 captures and celebrates some of the most innovative and challenging art and graphic design work from the contemporary music scene. Album covers are recognized as a testing ground for creative visual expression, inspired by and amplifying our enjoyment of the music itself. The book features the best graphics from cutting-edge covers around the world. It includes work by leading graphic designers such as Non-Format, Trevor Jackson (PlayGroup), Rudy VanderLans, Alorenz, Fehler and Designers Republic, as well as showcasing some of the most groundbreaking designs for small underground labels. In addition, the book contains contributions from famous figures from the worlds of design and music in the form of their favourite album covers. Contributors include Will Self, Simon Reynolds and Joanna MacGregor.