It all started in April 30, 2010, days ahead of the first Greek bailout , when the Economist shocked the world with its first Greece-themed cover, the infamous Heart of Eurodarknessreprise, “Acropolis Now.”
Ever since then it has been a veritable cornucopia of content for the Economist’s cover designer. As the London-based publication itself says, “for a relatively small country it is a rare distinction (or misfortune) to make the cover of The Economist. Greece, however, has managed the feat no less than seven times over the past five years. It first made the grade in May 2010 as its sovereign-debt crisis spiralled out of control. Frequent trips back to the brink of disaster have been responsible for repeat cover performances, as has the occasional bail-out or election”
Here is a quick stroll through memory lane of how the Greek fiasco unwound over the past 5 years, as summarized by cover art:
June 25, 2011:
