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The world this week{ai:summary}<p>The Economist's deputy editor, Edward Carr, outlines the process behind selecting and designing the magazine's cover image. The article details the preliminary sketches and the discussions that shape the final design seen by millions weekly.</p><p>#culture</p>

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