Why an artwork
site?
Do you own all the CD's
for which you have art?
How do I navigate the
site?
How do I download images?
How do I search the
site?
Can I change from
thumbnail to text (file name) browsing?
How are images optimized?
Where can I find higher
resolution images?
How are multi-date
images sorted?
How are date errors
handled?
I found the art but why
are some images missing?
How do I print
correctly sized images?
Do you have "printer
friendly pages"?
How do I locate artwork
not on ZeppelinArt?
How else can I
contribute?
Acknowledgements
Q
Why an artwork site?
A
With the closure of previous online art
resources a dedicated, well
designed web site was necessary for fans and
collectors worldwide. I hope it honors the
legacy of Messrs. Page, Plant, Jones and
Bonham. ZeppelinArt went live in May 2002.
Q
Does ZeppelinArt own all the CD's for
which art has been posted?
A
No. All artwork has been contributed by fans.
Q
How do I navigate the
site?
A
Two navigation options are provided.
The primary ZeppelinArt "Folder Browser" is accessed
using the Browse Art option in the navigation
bar. Simply drill down into the artist/year
you are seeking. Once in the actual Folder Browser
there is a horizontal Yahoo-style navigation
bar across the top. The root folder is called
"Main." The folder structure can be
navigated using the folder links. Additionally, when
viewing a thumbnail list there are navigation arrows
located at the bottom for "Up to Parent Folder",
"Previous Folder" and "Next Folder". The arrows
are for covenience moving from folder to folder within
a certain date.
To open a full size image in the "Image Viewer" use
the View Image link next to each thumbnail or click
on the thumbnail itself. A new window opens to display
the larger image. There are "Previous Image" and "Next
Image" arrows at the top to move between images (similar
to a slideshow.)
Q
How do I download images?
A
To download image(s) you can use several options.
(1) Use the Download link next to each thumbnail.
(2) Open the full size image and use the Save Image
button. (3) Open the full size image and right click
on the image. Select Save Picture As... menu option
[browser options vary]. A batch download option is not available.
Q
How do I search the
site?
A
The site has a simple search dialog box in
the left navigation panel. Searches can be performed
based on folder name or file name keywords. Refer to the
Search "Help" popup box for more information.
Q
Can I change from thumbnail to
text (file name) browsing?
A
Images are rendered quickly using server
generated thumbnails. Speed should be acceptable
for all users. However, you can opt to browse
by file name by selecting "Choose Browsing
Preference" within the Art Browser window. Keep
in mind that file names are not always
descriptive. I have not attempted to
create a file naming convention for thousands
of images.
Q
How are images
optimized?
A
Image resolution usually varies between 72dpi and
150dpi, sometimes higher. To the extent possible higher
resolutions are used to provide the best
compromise between viewing quality, print quality and file
size. That said, there are many images that
need improved scans. Please submit when you
have them available. NOTE: Due to large size, vinyl artwork is
not optimized for printing or quality. Refer to
the vinyl section for more information.
Q
Where can I find higher
resolution images?
A
Due to server space constraints
ZeppelinArt cannot house large files.
Unfortunately, with the closure of LedArt's
FTP servers in August 2002, there is
currently no online access point for high
resolution images. However, you have two
options:
First, I maintain an offline backup of
all original images. You may request these images by
email. Resolution will vary but I will send what I have.
Second, the complete ZeppelinArt Master
Archive is available for a donation. Refer to the
Master Archive
page for information.
Q
How are multi-date images
sorted?
A
Art with multiple shows is sorted using
the following general rules:
-
Two shows - Sorted by the primary
date, normally the first show. A
duplicate is not located in the second
date to conserve server space.
-
Three or more shows - Usually sorted
into the Compilations folder, unless one
show is primary and the others merely
"bonus" tracks.
The site is designed with information
boxes for cross-referencing and error
correction purposes. To see an example
click here. Most multiple show releases on pressed labels are
cross referenced in this manner. Exceptions
are the career spanning, multi-disc box sets,
such as Cabala or Another
Trip. Also, fan created CDR artwork is not cross-referenced.
Q
How are date errors
handled?
A
Known date errors are corrected based on
the careful research of Luis Rey, Robert
Godwin, Dave Lewis & Simon Pallett,
BootLedZ
and others. Corrections are shown using the
information boxes. To see an error example
click here.
Q
I found the art but why are
some images missing?
A
ZeppelinArt's primary goal is to provide
front and back covers for printing and track
list comparisons. Due to server space
constraints extra art such as gatefolds,
booklets, slipcovers, and CDs are often not
posted. Contact me to check availability of
extra artwork.
Q
How do I print correctly sized
images?
A
Please refer to
Printing Basics on
this website for more details.
Q
Do you have "printer friendly
pages?"
A
Printer friendly pages are no longer available.
Q
How do I locate artwork not on
the site?
A
It can be a difficult search sometimes.
ZeppelinArt, and all collectors, are at the
mercy of someone taking the time to scan or
create artwork, then making it public. The
best suggestion is to try the fan forums such
as
FBO and
LedArt. Of course, if you are able to
locate the art, please submit to ZeppelinArt
for posting.
Q
How else can I
contribute?
A
Server space and bandwidth are not free. Your donations can
help keep this site alive. Please see the
Master Archive
page for information.
Q
Acknowledgements
A
Thanks to Evil Jim at
Pictobot
for his contributions, including the image
browser and search functions. Additional
thanks to
Ducati for graphical design assistance.
They both deserve tremendous credit for
making ZeppelinArt what it is today. Not to
mention putting up with my questions! [Both links are broken
as of February 2011. Hopefully these guys have moved on
to bigger and better things.]
