Ray Gun (magazine)

Raygun was an alternative rock roll magazine that was first published in 1992. The magazine was markedly set apart from others of the time and still today (despite experimental design seen more often) the designs are unique, have remained popular and are being discovered by a new generation.
Whilst researching Raygun I was drawn to the recognisable and distinct cover design. They can, at first glance, appear jumbled cluttered and often illegible however there is amazing talent in the way the have been composed, the typography is particularly beautiful with the use of experimental abstract fonts and wording.
David Carson was art director of Ray Gun, his non traditional approach to graphic design was a perfect match for Raygun style. Many of the covers have surreal feel to them with an article starting on the cover or interviews that were purposely covered by a photograph.
Raygun did not only have cutting edge design but also featured many bands and music artists that had not yet been recognised by other big magazines such as Rolling Stones.

References
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray_Gun_(magazine)
Ray Gun, Out of control - Marvin Scott Jarrett and Dean Kuipers
http://www.chris-ashworth.com/ray-gun-publish/ray-gun-magazine-covers/