Kerrang! #1 The particular reason I like the cover, is because

the attention is imposed on the main image; grabbing the readers attention.

From there their eyes will travel to the cover lines, the main being ’30 Seconds To Mars’ before moving on to take in the rest of the smaller images and other cover lines.

It is simple in the layout (taking the masthead and skyline to the background where the main image takes the attention) and easy to read with just a short glimpse.

This is why it works so well, quick and easy to read and understand exactly what audience the magazine is targeting; via the images and the content of the cover lines.

Kerrang! #2 The reason for liking this particular front cover

of Kerrang! Is because of the particular variation. It does not have the layout of the cover lines across the front (unlike the first cover which is simpler to scan and take in the content)

However, by following the general idea of having the cover lines, the bar code and selling line down the left hand side, it is easier to read if such a magazine is lined up behind others.

This is the reason why I chose this magazine cover, because of the simplicity and the particular layout of the front cover.

Along with the image. Having a close up of Ville Valo’s face (lead of HIM) it clicks with the reader that the main article is of that band. It also gives the indication to the reader of what the type of music is within.

Kerrang! #3 The first thing the reader is seeing,

is either the main image or the main cover line. It is attention grabbing and simple to get the idea of what is inside.

Another factor of choosing this particular cover, is the fact that it does not have that much text; focusing on the images to tell the reader what is inside and to pull their attention.

It also has part of the masthead covered. This is implying that whomever wants to buy the magazine, will know straight away what type of genre is aiming at. This is the particular feature that I like.

Rock Sound #1 The layout of the magazine is simple

and straight forward. With the cover lines over one side of

the image and the main cover line on the other; drawing the reader’s attention to that particular spot first before they go on to read the other cover lines.

The main reason why I chose this particular cover, is because of the ‘4 x exclusive art cards inside’ which is the ‘freebee’ most magazines provide for their reader. It is an incentive to get the reader to buy their product and find out what else is inside.

However, the main image is also an incentive; considering Olie Sykes is a a well known singer (lead of Bring Me The Horizon) which man girls/guys are fond of. Having his image on the cover proves to capture the reader’s attention and give them another reason to buy the magazine.

Rock Sound #2 The incentive on this cover for

Rock Sound is in the 1st skyline; “Free! 2 CDS + 2 Posters” which is in a particularly bright shade of red with two strangely dressed artists to grab the reader’s attention.

Another particular reason it is a good cover, is of the layout of the cover lines once more on the left third. All are surrounding the main image (Cristina Scabbia –vocal of Lacuna Coil) which foretells the main article.

Rock Sound #3 Once more, the main image is

covering the masthead; assuming the reader knows what type of magazine it is from looking at the images and the text.

Also, the skyline is accompanied with another; where it is in bright bold colours to capture the reader’s attention and show them the gifts that are used for an incentive.

However, the particular reason I like this cover, is due to the colour scheme. Although not using too many, the colours are ‘loud’ and ‘pop’ out of the cover to grab the reader’s attention.