ZeppelinArt.com

With the closure of previous online art resources I thought a dedicated, well designed web site would help fans and collectors worldwide. I hope it honors the legacy of Messrs. Page, Plant, Jones and Bonham.

Do you own all the CD's for which you have art?

An odd yet common question. I certainly wish I owned all the CDs; however, the site is an artwork collection only. ZeppelinArt is simply my way of sharing. CDs that I own can be found on My Trading List page.

How do I navigate the site?

Several navigation options are provided. The primary ZeppelinArt "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 Browser there is a horizontal Yahoo-style navigation bar across the top. The root folder is called "Main." The folder structure can also be navigated from there.

Another tool is the Image Tree, a classic expandable folder tree. This is also available from the Browse Art navigation bar. Be aware that the Image Tree uses frames and that images are only viewable one at a time. This may be useful for dial-up users. Learn more about the Image Tree.

Once you find your image, click on the thumbnail (or file name depending on your preference setting) to view full size. View and download buttons are also provided for convenience. You can also save the image by right clicking and selecting "save picture as." Note: Right clicking only works when viewing the image full size. Right clicking on a thumbnail will only get you...well, the thumbnail.

How do I search the site?

The site has a simple search dialog box in the left navigation panel. Searches can performed based on folder name or file name keywords. Refer to the Search Tips popup box for more information.

Can I change from thumbnail to text (file name) browsing?

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 as I have not attempted to create a file naming convention for thousands of images. Dial-up users may also want to consider the Image Tree since images are only loaded when selected.

How are images optimized?

Image resolution varies between 72dpi and 150dpi. To the extent possible higher resolutions are used to provide the best compromise between print quality and file size. That said, there are many images that need improved scans. Please submit when you have them available. NOTE: Vinyl artwork is not optimized for printing or quality. Refer to the vinyl section for more information.

Where can I find higher resolution images?

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 of course). Second, the complete ZeppelinArt Master Archive is available on DVD. Refer to the Master Archive page for information.

How are multi-date images sorted?

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 discs are cross referenced in this manner. Exceptions are the career spanning, multi-disc box sets, such as Cabala or Another Trip.

How are date errors handled?

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.

I found the art but why are some images missing?

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. It is also recommended that you contact me before uploading any extra art. In many cases I already have the art within the Master Archives.

How do I print correctly sized images?

Please refer to Printing Basics on this website for more details.

Do you have "printer friendly pages?"

Using basic CSS stylesheet techniques, all pages are designed to print in black and white without images or the left navigation panel. Simply select your browser print option.

I cannot save jpg images in Windows XP.

If you are an AOL user you may encounter this error if graphics compression is turned on. Disabling graphics compression should solve the problem. Refer to Microsoft Knowledge Base Article #324761 for details.

How do I submit artwork or comments?

For private questions use the email form at the Contact page. To share your comments or feedback publicly use the Comments page. For artwork submission please visit the Uploading Art page.

How do I locate artwork not on the site?

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.

Is commercial artwork available?

To avoid obvious copyright infringement issues, commercial artwork is not available on this site. My best (and only) suggestion is to BUY THE CD!!!!. Besides, if you've come this far I would be sadly shocked if you didn't already own all official releases, probably several times over.

How else can I contribute?

Server space and bandwidth cost several hundred dollars per year. Your donations can help keep this site alive. Please see the Master Archive page for information.

Acknowledgements

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!

Design by Ducati Inspired by Randy Tuten poster Site Map

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