In over 40 years ECM has build an outstanding catalogue of
recordings. Next to that the label has been praised for
their graphic design which has become a fascination for
many record buyers. In the last years more and more
publications about ECM have been published and became
collectors items on their own.
A view examples:
Horizons Touched: the music of ECM,
Sleeves of Desire: a cover story
and follow up
Windfall Light: the visual language of ECM. Accompanying the exhibition
ECM: Eine kulturelle Archäologie at Haus der Kunst in Munich is a book by the
same name. Essays, round table discussions, full list of
recordings and more, this a new must-have for every
serious music book owner. Available in German and English.