I recently purchased a book called Design Evolution Theory Into Practice. In the book they show projects through process. It's amazing to see comps, sketches and everything that comes through process as big time firms/agencies create award winning work. One piece that caught my eye was a book design for 100 Years of Magazine Covers by Research Studios (London, United Kingdom).
"British book publishers, Black Dog Publishing approached RS to art direct a book celebrating 100 Years of Magazine Covers written by Steve Taylor, who worked with Neville on both The Face and Arena magazines.
Using a vivid colour palette, strong chapter breaks and breakout pages - we were able to bring a decade of amazing magazine covers together in one book - retaining an emphasis on the covers where needed without being to repetitive. With a strong history in magazine design RS applied magazine like elements to the book making it a book to read as much as a book of visual inspiration.
Applying a spot UV gloss to the cover, round back binding and printed ends papers RS have added a 'one to keep' value to a book intended to be a reference for the past 100 years in cover design." - www.researchstudios.com
