Covers of the year (yes, already)

I’m not sure how this has happened, but we’re already well over a quarter of the way through 2015. Yikes.

That’s three and a bit months of magazines hitting the shelves, which means it’s high time for me to count down the most popular covers of the year so far, as voted by Stack Instagram followers. As always, it’s worth pointing out that this whole voting thing is entirely un-scientific, but as a finger in the air I think it’s pretty useful.

And don’t forget you too can turn your likes into votes by following Stack on Instagram and watching out for the covers we post up each morning. Because there’s some great stuff here, but there’s bound to be lots more to come…

10. Anorak
Rob Flowers created this fantastically colourful cover for Anorak‘s magic issue. I think that might be my favourite white rabbit of all time.

Love the cover of the new magic issue from @anorakmag – hey presto!

A photo posted by Steven Watson (@stackmagazines) on Mar 18, 2015 at 2:22am PDT

09. Fathers
Fathers magazine from Poland is the latest example of a publishing shift away from lads’ mags to “dads’ mags”, with a tone exemplified by this incredibly peaceful cover.

Fifteen years ago magazine publishing was dominated by lads' mags. Now they've grown up and got beards, the same generation is being targeted by the dads' mags. Poland's @hello_fathers is the latest to join the fray – check our full video review on the Stack blog today…

A photo posted by Steven Watson (@stackmagazines) on Feb 24, 2015 at 1:00am PST

08. Lost
A new travel magazine from China, Lost mixes cryptic cover lines with an obscured image to create a tantalising cover.

A new Chinese travel magazine published in English and Mandarin, Lost gives a fascinating view of the world as seen from China. It's a totally beautiful magazine – check the Stack blog today for our full two-minute review…

A photo posted by Steven Watson (@stackmagazines) on Mar 24, 2015 at 1:44am PDT

07. Eye
The quality just keeps on coming from Eye magazine, which this time crops into a vintage Wrigley’s ad to create a compelling cover.

Just so cool. The new issue of @eyemagazine_ gives another masterclass in creative cropping to turn a detail from a vintage Wrigley's ad into a beautiful cover. Minty fresh.

A photo posted by Steven Watson (@stackmagazines) on Jan 14, 2015 at 12:52am PST

06. The Holborn
Newcomer The Holborn created a Martini pattern for its first issue – a statement of intent for a magazine that concerns itself with the finer things in life.

Picked up from Printout last night, issue one of @theholborn – a magazine dedicated to the well made, whether that means cocktails, furniture or clothes.

A photo posted by Steven Watson (@stackmagazines) on Jan 28, 2015 at 12:24am PST

05. Nous
Riso printed in a limited run with a beautifully quiet aesthetic, Manchester-based mental health magazine Nous seemed to really strike a chord with people.

Sitting somewhere between a zine and a magazine, Nous takes a fresh approach to the subject of mental health. Check the Stack blog today for our behind the scenes interview with editor and creative director Lisa Lorenz…

A photo posted by Steven Watson (@stackmagazines) on Feb 12, 2015 at 12:43am PST

04. The Gentlewoman
Another regular fixture in the best cover lists, The Gentlewoman broke with tradition for its most recent issue by beautifully rendering Björk in full colour.

A beautifully judged move to colour for The Gentlewoman, with Bjork taking cover duties for issue 11. I love this magazine.

A photo posted by Steven Watson (@stackmagazines) on Feb 26, 2015 at 12:49am PST

03. Kiblind
French graphics magazine Kiblind places its strong block colours on a starry night sky to create this mysterious cover.

Another lovely cover from French graphics magazine Kiblind – not sure whether they're flying or falling, but they don't seem to mind either way.

A photo posted by Steven Watson (@stackmagazines) on Jan 12, 2015 at 1:00am PST

02. Zweikommasieben
There’s a peculiar genius to this unassuming pot plant on the cover of Swiss club culture magazine Zweikommasieben.

Published in Switzerland in English and German, Zweikommasieben is "a magazine on contemporary club culture" and I love it. See the Stack blog today for the full video review…

A photo posted by Steven Watson (@stackmagazines) on Feb 10, 2015 at 12:47am PST

01. Gym Class
But streaking way out in front with this piece of typographic provocation is Gym Class magazine. It looks like Steven Gregor’s rallying cry has captured a lot of imaginations.

Must-read tough love for indie AND mainstream magazine makers. Super excited to dive into the new @gymclassmag, picked up from Printout last night.

A photo posted by Steven Watson (@stackmagazines) on Mar 25, 2015 at 1:59am PDT

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