Analysis Of Professional Magazines Covers

Q magazineMasthead positioned at the top of the page in Large Writing

Only 3-4 colours used so it doesn’t look tacky and messy

Medium close up shot of someone’s face looking at the camera.

Puffs

Barcode, issue number and price

Little quote from the main story.

Little stories to keep the audience reading.

MojoMasthead

Competition offer

Anchoring Image

Sell lines

Sell lines

Quotes taken from the other stories

Barcode, Issue Number and price

Puff

Kerrang

MastheadAnchoring Image

Sell Lines

Competition offerSkyline

Sub Images

World Exclusive Interview with a famous group/singer to draw the attention of the reader

Barcode, Issue NumberAnd Price Banner

UncutCompetition Offer

Anchoring Image

Masthead

Little snip from The Main Story

Skyline

Sell Lines

Barcode, Price