Putin: The Art Director's Cut
TIME's Rick Stengel talks about the covers that almost made the cut
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There's an almost sinister appeal to this cover by Australian artist Michael Pleesz. Set against a blood-red background of Moscow iconography, the design captures one of Putin's most striking features — his icy stare. Look closely and you'll notice handcuffs hidden in the Russian president's tie — a reminder that TIME's Person of the Year is not always bestowed upon those who do good.
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