The most significant U.S. magazine special issues, including SI Swimsuit Issue

Sports Illustrated just published its annual Swimsuit Issue, which has become a huge business for the sports magazine and parent company Time Inc.
Special issues are important to magazines because they drive reader interest and advertising.
What follows is a list of the most prominent magazine annual special issues in the U.S. (in alphabetical order):

• Allure Nudes Issue
• ESPN The Body Issue 
• Esquire Sexiest Woman Alive 
• Forbes 400 Richest Americans 
• People Sexiest Man Alive 
• Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue 
• Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year 
• Time Person of the Year 

Photos: Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue 2015 featuring cover model Hannah Davis (top); Esquire Sexiest Woman Alive 2014 featuring actress Penelope Cruz.