The Stylishly Alternative Covers

Bjork: Volta (2007) Just one year old, this cover has already made an impact and inspired quite a few spoofs. On first glance, it looks like a Photoshop effort, especially given the white border around Bjork's costume. But no, that's actually the artist (looking remarkably normal) inside a bizarre sculpture by famous fashion designer Bernard Willhelm. Bjork wanted something colorful and upbeat. This photo and design by M/M -- also meant to evoke pagan femininity -- is just that. The white border? Because it's a sticker, of course. -- JH