Grammy Winners for Best Box Sets or Limited Edition Package (1995- present)
The Grammy Award for Best Boxed or Special Limited Edition Package has been presented since 1995. Here are the winners per year complete with the names of the art directors. The Rise & Fall of Paramount Records, Volume One (2015) Artist: Various Art Directors: Susan Archie, Dean Blackwood & Jack White ______________________________________________________________ Wings Over America […]
11 Impressive DVD Box Sets of Famous TV Shows
We all love our TV shows that’s why I’m sure you’ll go crazy over these really impressive DVD box sets of famous TV shows. Not only will they be proof of how a hardcore fan you are, they will also look good on your living room shelf. Check out these really awesome DVD box sets […]
15 CD Box Sets That Look Good on the Shelf
In this age of streaming and downloading, albums have to be really special before people (even avid fans) consider making a purchase. It would be a waste of time and resources if you’re just planning to release your CD in a plain-looking case. Not only would you miss the chance to totally amuse your fans, […]
CD Packaging: Spinal Tap’s Creative Box Sets
Over a year ago, I featured Spinal Tap’s cardboard cutout packaging for their album Back From the Dead. It was nominated at the Grammy Awards for Best Packaging alongside Sagmeister’s work for Byrne & Eno and four other nominees. Although Sagmeister bagged the trophy, I should say it is equally remarkable. Take a look and you’ll agree: […]
DVD Packaging: VAN Box Sets
Here are some handsome DVDs that come in Vans. Well, not actual vans because that would be a hell of a lot of DVDs but little ones …like toy vans. I want all of them in my shelf right now! I guess we have to praise them for going the ‘extra mile’. Scooby Doo’s The […]
DVD Packaging: Top 7 SUITCASE Box Sets
I’m addicted to a lot of TV series and If only I had all the money in the world, I would definitely purchase all of these lovely DVD Suitcase box sets. Check them out! ER: Season 1-12 (73 DVD Box Set) Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant idea. This is one of the most creative DVD packaging I’ve […]
DVD Packaging: Over-the-top DVD Box Sets for Collectors
7 DVD Sets with Really Awesome Packaging
Why should we buy DVDs when we can easily download movies nowadays? And oh, there’s Netflix, too. Let me tell you why: 1. Because it has special features like Behind the scenes, commentaries, etc; 2. Because it has really cool DVD packaging. You love staring at them and collecting them and one day you can […]
2014 Grammy Nominees for Boxed Edition Music Packaging
Here are the nominees for the 57th Grammy Awards for best Special Edition music package. Tell us which CD packaging you like best because it’s pretty hard to pick a favorite! They’re all worthy of an award. CITIES OF DARKSCORCH Leland Meiners & Ken Shipley, art directors (Various Artists) Label: The Numero Group Cities of Darkscorch is […]
GUEST POST: What Every Box Set Should Include
In the DVD packaging world, aesthetic and innovation mean everything. Gone are the days of the simple 7’’ by 5” cases slipped in a plastic slipcovers. With the average price of box-sets nesting somewhere between 40 and 90 dollars, content extras and packaging perks aren’t an added bonus anymore, they are expected.