Titles by Russ Bengtson

<div><p><strong>A nostalgic romp through modern NBA history as documented by basketball&#39;s most iconic and innovative magazine covers</strong></p><p>Every magazine cover is the result of a series of intentional decisions. <em>Cover Story</em> 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.<br /><br />Through 100-plus interviews conducted with writers, editors, publishers, photographers, creative directors, and the players themselves, the book explores Michael Jordan&rsquo;s relationship with Sports Illustrated, Shaquille O&rsquo;Neal and the hip-hop generation&rsquo;s impact on newsstands, the birth of SLAM and the inside stories of their most iconic covers, how the 1996 USA women&rsquo;s basketball team inspired a new era of women&rsquo;s sports magazines, the competition among publishers to put high school phenom LeBron James on the magazine cover first, and much more.</p><p>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.<br /><br /><strong>Features&nbsp;four full-color inserts showcasing a collection of notable magazine covers!</strong></p></div>