The American Society of Magazine Editors has announced the nominees for their annual Best Cover award.
They posted the nominees in the News & Politics category to Facebook and are encouraging readers to vote on their favorites.
Regardless of who wins, some of these covers are incredible. The contenders all mix creative use of imagery with great headlines.
Here are the best news magazine covers of the past year
World Policy Journal — Winter 2012
The Economist — November 24, 2012
The Hollywood Reporter — August 3, 2012
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