Uncovering Michael Snow's Cover to Cover

Michael Snow has long been recognized for his work in a variety of media. However, his bookworks have received only modest appreciation. His 1975 publication entitled Cover to Cover remains among his finest achievements in any medium and is a tour de force of photo bookmaking. This article explores the genesis of the publication as well as its initial reception while providing a context for the work within the broader oeuvre of his book production. A look at how Snow has approached, manipulated, and transformed various publication types, such as the exhibition catalog, monographic series, notebook, and family album, is provided. This is followed by an overview of the historical context in which Snow's seminal book was produced, succeeded by an assessment of the distinctive features that make Cover to Cover worthy of continued attention.