The Maxell Blown Away poster isn’t just an ad—it’s an icon of 1980s culture and one of the most unforgettable images in advertising history. Shot by photographer Steve Steigman, it features a man seated coolly in a Le Corbusier chair, blasted by an invisible wall of sound so powerful it whips back his hair, tie, and even his lamp. Originally created to promote Maxell cassette tapes, the image captured the imagination of a generation and became a lasting iconic symbol of high-fidelity audio.