Jimi Hendrix "Axis...Bold As Love" 24" x 24" Lenticular Flasher. In 1967, Jimi released his second project with the Jimi Hendrix Experience, "Axis...Bold As Love". The title track, "Bold as Love," is often considered the first Pop recording to feature a stereo flanging effect; The Beatles had notably used a mono flanging effect on the "Magical Mystery Tour" album. On Jimi's song, "Little Miss Lover", he was the first to feature a percussive muted "wahwah" effect. This technique was later adapted by many other guitarists - - Isaac Hayes' famous "Shaft" theme is a classic example. Back to the flasher, the unbelievable Hendrix LP artwork translates into a museum-quality piece, when seen here in the form of this 24" x 24" flashing prototype display. The Vari-Vue Company, from Mt. Vernon, New York, was one of the only three companies creating this flasher technology. They affixed it to everything from kiddie rings, buttons and bubble gum machine rings, to sneakers and album covers. By far, the most famous of these covers was the Rolling Stones' "Their Satanic Majesties Request," in which the original issue featured an 8" x 8" 3-D cover attachment that changed as it (or your head) moved side to side. Vari-Vue also made these in larger size samples as well. In fact, a 12" x 12" version that sold in a June 2005 auction went for over $6000. Vari-Vue made thousands of items that included The Beatles, Elvis Presley, Mickey Mouse and sports and political figures as subject matter. Another LP cover they created was for The Band's "Captain Beyond." This writer often visited Vari-Vue in the early 1970s. When they finally closed their doors, they held a big auction, selling off their extensive inventory. Kay Anderson (the owner of the company) and I met a few times and she also confirmed that in order to drum-up business, she created several prototype LP cover ideas, following the success and pure-coolness of the Rolling Stones cover. Here is your unique opportunity to own one of these prototypes in a 24" x 24" LP cover size! This is a mind-bendingly rare, rare offering. For similar lenticular displays, see The Beatles section, lot 72. Estimate $5,000-$7,000.