Mark Pasetsky's Cover Awards

Yes, even with Madonna on the cover.

And for Madonna, all publicity is good publicity!

Following all the coverage of her non-sexual relationship with Alex Rodriguez, the latest buzz has been about her face.

Above: Madonna at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

There was also the recent picture of Madonna’s face looking quite strange.

This New York Magazine cover featuring Madonna’s FACE demonstrates EIC Adam Moss’ ability to pick a topic that everyone is talking about and visualize it in a way that no other magazine can or will dare to do.

It is one of New York Magazine’s strongest and most memorable covers of the year.

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Stop by the newsstand before going to lunch. Or sneak out right now and pick up a copy of the new issue of New York Magazine.

“Almost” everything in the issue is under $25. There’s even three items for $1.

I smell a hot dog in there somewhere.

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I am, no I am

John McCain says “I am the underdog in this race. I relish the underdog position because it makes me work harder.”

Barack Obama says,

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In a satirical swipe at the crazy rumors about the presidential candidate and his wife, Michelle, the liberal magazine depicts them as terrorists in the oval office. Obama is in Muslim clothing; Michelle, in an Afro and military garb, has an AK-47 slung over he shoulder, reports the UK Guardian.

For the complete New Yorker article, click here.

While it’s a joke, has the magazine gone to far?

Update:

Barack Obama Campaign Responds

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Legendary magazine editor Clay Felker has died. He was the founding editor of New York magazine, and according to Kurt Andersen in his obituary today, his vision for New York was inspired by his experience as a sportswriter.

Related: NY Time Obituary

This issue of NY Magazine is the best summer kick-off cover yet.

Above is the faux shot of John McCain and Barack Obama on the beach doing the now famous fist bump.

Fortunately, NY Magazine kept John McCain fully clothed.

Unfortunately for Barack Obama, those are not really his abs.

Let the summer campaign begin!

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NY Magazine Covers Hillary Clinton’s Defeat

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NY Magazine’s Famous Eliot Spitzer Cover

Related: John McCain and Barack Obama Covers

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The Economist