A nostalgic romp through modern NBA history as documented by
basketball's most iconic and innovative magazine covers.
Every magazine cover is the result of a series of intentional decisions.
Cover Story shares the behind-the-scenes stories of these deliberate
choices, which led to the most iconic basketball-related magazine covers
during a period from 1984 to 2003.
Through 100-plus interviews conducted with writers, editors, publishers,
photographers, creative directors, and the players themselves, the book
explores Michael Jordan's relationship with Sports Illustrated,
Shaquille O'Neal and the hip-hop generation's impact on newsstands, the
birth of SLAM and the inside stories of their most iconic covers, how
the 1996 USA women's basketball team inspired a new era of women's
sports magazines, the competition among publishers to put high school
phenom LeBron James on the magazine cover first, and much more.
Offering an immersive look at some of the most impactful moments in a
golden era for modern basketball, this engaging read will appeal to
basketball fans, pop culture enthusiasts, and those who want to take a
deep dive into understanding how the individual components of a classic
magazine cover come together.
Features four full-color inserts showcasing a collection of notable
magazine covers!
