Blown Covers: New Yorker Covers You Were Never Meant to See

by Françoise Mouly

Book Overview

Francoise Mouly takes us behind the scenes at the New Yorker and reveals how the magazine creates its signature covers commenting on the most urgent political and cultural events of the day. She shows the shocking and hilarious sketches that didn't make the cut and explains how these are essential stages in the evolution of a cover that stands the test of time but retains its edge. Her book captures contemporary history--from the farce of Monica Lewinsky...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419702092
• ISBN13: 9781419702099
• Release Date: April 2012
• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 1.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 9.0" x 11.3"