GLOBE MAKES AN OLD STORY NEW

Pasetsky’s Cover Critique

Does that photo of Barack Obama being held by his mom look familiar.

It should – especially if you are addicted to CoverAwards like I am. (Oh wait, I write this blog – so I should be.)

Anyhow, click here to see it as it appeared recently on Time Magazine.

The big question is whether or not that is a bad thing?

The answer is NO!

It’s a good thing.

Most likely Globe readers didn’t pick up that issue of Time magazine so they will feel like this is a new story.

And the timing is somewhat good considering Barack just won the nomination.

It’s also a very emotional cover line – “Abandoned by his own mother!”

How does one not feel sympathetic towards Barack after seeing this cover?

Bottom Line: If Globe had that shiny paper, it would be beating the other weeklies hands down.

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THERE’S MORE!

Plus, the best Barack Obama Magazine/Newspaper covers from the campaign!

Newsweek – Barack’s Team

The Weekly Standard – Barack Postermania

Newsweek & The New Republic – The Race Issue

Time – Barack’s Tough Childhood

The Week – The Rev. Wright Issue

The Economist – The Big Question

NY Post – Ted Kennedy Taps Barack

Rolling Stone – Jann Wenner Taps Barack

Ebony – In Our Lifetime?

L-Optimum – Most Stylish President?

Newsweek – Moment of Truth

Fast Company – There’s a Barack Brand?

John McCain Covers

John McCain’s War Lesson

John McCain Puts Me to Sleep

Is John McCain ready for that 3pm phone call?

Can McCain Take a Punch?

Half of John McCain’s head on Newsweek – twice?
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Newsweek’s Flattering Cover – A rare one

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Time’s Love Her/Hate Her Cover

NY Post Toast Cover

The Week’s Toast Cover

VIllage Voice’s Bruising Cover

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