MAGAZINE COVER ANALYSISTODD GREEN

Masthead: Title of the magazine makes it recognizable for readers so as they can separate it out from others. In this one the stars highlight the word classic to help it stand out and the font is reminiscent of those days

Cover lines; talk about other parts of the magazine besides the main article. In this magazine they are on both sides of the magazine telling the reader about other bands and artists they are talking about and reviewing.

Main image; is the largest and central image that gets people’s attention and is linked to the main feature article. In this magazine this is Joe Bonamassa’s picture

Barcode: This is where the price will be and is usually on the front so as to let people see it clearly

Puff: this is something that stands on it’s own and gives extra incentive to buy the magazine. In this magazine it talks about a new artist and compares him to another famous one.

Feature article; This is the main story of the magazine and relates to the main image. In the magazine usually has the most pages spent on it compared to other artists reviewed.

Masthead: the magazine title that is in it’s own font and style to make it stand out. For this magazine it is the word music with a special highlight on the U.

Main image: This is the stand out feature that gets the readers attention and gives an idea on what is the main feature. Here it is a graphic saying the article whilst having a few extra things on the side.

Gift: an extra incentive to purchase the magazine here it is a free CD featuring Beethoven songs performed by Menuhin.

Barcode: usually on the cover and having the price and edition nearby or in.

Ear: top corner has an extra incentive to read that could interest the reader e.g. the radio listings here.

Cover lines: Extra articles in the magazine that will hopefully also interest the reader. In this magazine it is famous performances they see as some of the best

Masthead: The title of the magazine with its own design and style makes it instantly recognizable. This magazines title of Q stands out because the colours contrast causing greater impact and the idea of using a single letter as a title is unique.

Feature article; The issues main topic that will be the one of the main focuses of the issue. Here it is the group Daft punk as they are very popular at the time of release.

Feature image; The main image that links to the feature article so of course here is an image of Daft Punk.

Ear: extra feature that has something that might interest the reader usually involving free stuff. Here it is a bit about the genre of Britpop and it’s artists

Barcode: this is usually on the cover and the price is usually nearby or inside but not always.

Cover lines; Other articles in the magazine besides the main one usually placed along the sides and sometimes below like in this one so here. Of course in this magazine it is other bands that are popular like Kings of Leon and The Stone Roses that are talked about.

Masthead: The title of the magazine written in it’s own style and font to make it recognizable.

Cover lines; extra articles in the magazine that can also interest the reader featured down the side. Here it is other artists and what’s going on with them

Barcode: on the front cover usually the price is here

Feature article; the main article that will be one of the main focuses of the issue. In this one it is the band Pink Floyd

Ear; coming out of the right top corner that gets peoples attention and can be extra incentive. So here it is a picture of this famous artist.

Feature image; this relates back to the main article. So it is an image of the band.

Gift: free item that gives incentive to buy and can relate to feature article. So this is a CD maybe with some of their songs on it.

Puff: something in it’s own bubble that stands out to get attention that can be an incentive to buy the magazine. Here it is a special review and a CD mentioned.