Jank.

If you like cover art, and like to read about graphic design, you might know Jeff Jank, better known as the art director for the Stones Throw label. He is responsible for the graphic madness displayed on projects by Jaylib, Madlib (and his various aliases), J Dilla, MF Doom, Madvillain, OhNo!, Dudley Perkins, and many many more (including David Axelrod). 

The man is discreet, but gained in the recent years more exposure, thanks to the success of some Stones Throw's releases. His interviews are always a nice read, as it allows ignorants like me to know a little bit more about the creative process behind the making of a record cover. Also, Jeff Jank always takes pleasure in losing the reader along the way, using a lot of contradictions, and strange ironic sentences.

So, here are a few interviews and sites found on the web : 

- the latest one, by EgotripLand, in which Jank explains the art of Madvillain's debut. 

- his empty website.

- an interview by Brain Mag (in French), in which Jank details his favorite record covers (at the time).

- a short weird "designer of the week" interview by Cosign.

- an old interview by Feed Me Cool Shit.

- Proxart also had Jank speaking about "Madvillainy".

- a Stones Throw's version of a Jeff Jank anthology.

I might eventually write other posts about cover art... stay tuned.