{"product_id":"9781629379258","title":"Cover Story","description":"Author: Alex Wong\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781629379258\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Triumph Books\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 03 Jan 2022\u003cbr\u003ePages: 256\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA nostalgic romp through modern NBA history as documented by basketball's most iconic and innovative magazine covers.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery magazine cover is the result of a series of intentional decisions. \u003ci\u003eCover Story\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOffering 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeaturesfour full-color inserts showcasing a collection of notable magazine covers!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46833162977438,"sku":"ADS-9781629379258","price":49.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781629379258.jpg?v=1778650814","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781629379258","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}