8/13/2019 Magazine Three Cover

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Masthead -

The masthead featured on this particular example is the famous NME logo.

Like all other examples of NME, the logo is situated in the top right corner,

meaning it is the first thing the reader will see when viewing the front

cover of the magazine. However, this particular masthead is different and

is unlike the common logo used, as the lettering is black and the

background is a mixture of white and red. This unusual use of colour used

to portray the most recognisable part of the magazine may suggest the

uniqueness of both this particular magazine, and the artists who are

featuring inside.

Main Image -

Here, the main image is of Kasabians best known members,

lead singer Tom Meighan and lead guitarist Sergio Pizzorno.

The designer may have opted to use these two individuals to

attract and entice the readers in; as well known artists are

more likely to attract the public than unknown artists.

Main cover line -

Here, the main cover line is the name of the artist featuring, in this case,Kasabian. The red lettering on the black background allows the main cover

line to stand out and become one of the most noticeable aspects of the

page. The font is bold yet clear and the capital letters suggest that the

name is both a status as well as a name.

Cover lines -

Numerous cover lines are spread across the page

giving the front cover a busy, cluttered appearance.

This particular cover once again contains another

element of uniqueness as the cover lines are not only

situated on the sides of the page, but in the middle as

well. This unusual placement may capture the

readers eye because of its clear, unique difference.

Layering -

A substantial amount of layering has been used on this

particular magazine cover to create a busy, colourful

page which is both interesting and therefore eye

catching to the reader. The use of overlapping images

gives the page a certain modern feel, this may suggest

that this magazine is aimed at a younger audience, who

prefer to view busy, interesting pages, rather than

basic simple ones.

Talkie Headline -

A talkie headline is used above the main cover line,

allowing the artists personality to be shown to the

reader straight from the off. By using this technique,

the designer has allowed the reader to gain

knowledge of the artists personality, this therefore

may entice the reader to discover more about this

artist, as they may agree with the quote or find it

amusing and therefore may be persuaded to read

on.

Wob -

A vast amount of Wobs are used on this particular

page, giving the front cover a unique status.

Although they are extremely effective, Wobs are

usually uncommon features of magazine covers.

Therefore, the fact that such a large amount are

used on this particular cover, may suggest the

uniqueness of both the magazine and the artist

which is featurin .

Barcode

The barcode is another crucial aspect of a magazine

front cover as this particular aspect contains vitalinformation such as the date, issue number and cost

of the magazine. Here, it is situated in the bottom

left corner. The barcode is usually placed in the

bottom corners of the magazine cover as the

designer wants it to be noticed, but not to take any

attention away from the main selling aspects such as

the main image, masthead or main cover line.

Colour Pallet -

Like many published pieces, this magazine features the three most traditional

printing colours of red, black and white. All three of these colours are both

simple yet effective and complement each other to the maximum. The use of

black and white gives the cover a simple, clean cut appearance, yet the addition

of vivid red brings the page to life and highlights crucial aspects in order for

them to stand out e.g. the main cover line.

Banner -The theme of unusual placements seems to be a reoccurring

feature on this particular magazine cover, and the banner is no

exception. A typical music magazine will usually feature the

banner at the very top of the page, above the masthead.

However, in this case the banner is situated below the main

cover line, and therefore is situated toward the bottom of the

page. The font used is simple and clear for the reader to see,

as a Wob has also been used. The black background allows the

white writing to appear clearer and is therefore eye catching

and simple for the reader to see.