Magazine Front Cover
Analysis
By having the large Inkeeping with the colour scheme of the rest of the page, the
text over the main bold yellow text is used to emphasise the deals of that issue.
image with a contrast
between the white and
the red of the artists Stands out due to the
hair, the attention is red circle, as it is a
drawn to it. colour not used
anywhere else.
Placing this story on
the opposite side to
the others in larger
and bolder text
immediately draws the Placed down the right
eye to it, suggesting third, they show what
that it is associated else the magazine
with the image behind contains. Although the
it. text is smaller, it is still
eye-catching due to
the blue and white
colours used.
Both the fewer coverlines
and unconventional blank Placed in the bottom left
space are immediately corner means that it is out of
noticeable. This is intentional so that the the readers eyeline, showing
focus is placed on the main image. its there out of necessity,
not choice.
The ‘shattered’ style
of text used for the
masthead coincides
with the photograph
and genre of music By using blue text
that the magazine is on the word “YOU!”
about. This is means that stands
because it is both out, making the
unusual and reader feel as if
unconventional. issue would exist
without them.
The medium close ups
of the artists all
looking directly at the
reader once again makes Placed in the bottom
them feel directly involved left corner means that
in the issue. The almost it is out of the readers
comical facial expressions eyeline, showing its
of the vast majority of the there out of necessity,
artists also mirrors the not choice.
‘rule breaking’ genre of
music.
Both the boldest and
largest text used on Keeping with the
the cover, the reader colour scheme used
will be drawn to the on the rest of the
magazine. Also, the cover, the bold text
text has been placed listing diverse music
in parallel with the artists will create
head of the main interest, in addition
image, which will to it also being
creates interest as placed at the eyeline
to who the individual of the main image.
is, making the
reader want to the buy
the magazine. The medium long
shot of the artist
who is looking
Inkeeping with the directly at the
colour scheme used on reader creates the
the rest of the cover, impression that
the bold text listing they have a direct
diverse music artists address to the
will be eyecatching, in reader.
addition to it being
placed at the eyeline of
the main image. USP
Placed in the bottom left corner means that it is out of the readers
eyeline, showing its there out of necessity, not choice.
Unconventional for this magazine, the “WORLD EXCLUSIVE” banner stands out, thus drawing attention to
itself. The colours are in keeping with the rest of the cover, and are appropriate as the article would be
perceived as being ‘feminine’. The large bold lettering also means that the focus is drawn to it.
Placing the reduced
price over the
magazines name The medium close up
ensures that it will not of Elton John, David
go unnoticed, thus Furnish and their
attracting more sales. newborn Zachary
looking directly at the
reader creates a
feeling of the
It is clear from impression that they
reading the text that have a direct address
it is associated with to the reader.
the picture on the
cover. By using
large bold and Although placed at
varied colours, the bottom the third
attention is drawn to right, the yellow
them, creating “OFFICIAL” will catch
interest. the readers eye,
showing that the
magazine is the one
to read as they
having secured the
Placed in the bottom left corner means that it
official pictures.
is out of the readers eyeline, showing its there
out of necessity, not choice.
Although in keeping with the overall colour scheme, this advertisement is
By using a colour
still eye-catching due to its placing next to a green block of colour, as well
that doesn’t feature
as the bold text used, especially on the word ‘WIN!’
anywhere else on
the cover shows that
this story is one
‘Heat’ believe will of Bright bold
great interest, so colours are
are ensuring that it used to catch
stands out. the readers
eye.
Although the name of
the magazine is By having contrasting
covered, it is a well colours in the big and
established title, so it bold main coverline, it is
isn't an issue. immediately
The bright red on a eye-catching. It is clear
plain white that the words in yellow
background stands are what the readers
out, immediately focus should be on. The
drawing attention to it. colours used are typical
of this magazine but are
still effective.
Placed in the bottom left corner means that it is out of the readers
eyeline, showing its there out of necessity, not choice.
