Front Cover Analysis
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This text has got a white background which
makes them stand out which allows the read
to see them and know who else the magazine
contains
Although this text is the same size as the one
above the colour of it is red which makes it
stand out suggesting that is has some
importance to the reader.
The largest text on the front cover of the
magazine straight away shows who the main
content of the magazine is going to be about.
The word ‘MUSE’ is in block capitals which
makes it stand out the reader and also
matches with the main image on the front.
The ‘Q’ logo is cracked suggesting that it has
been smashed by the lead singer of muse with
his guitar. Although it distorts the logo slightly
it is very common logo and can be recognised
easily.
The main image on the front of the magazine
is of the lead singer of muse he is wearing a
black and red jacket which fits in with the
colour scheme on the front of the magazine.
Just above the title there is a quote which
from it placement on the front cover suggests
that it is from the lead singer, which gives the
readers an idea into what the main content of
the magazine will be about.
With the front of the magazine having a dark
background the best colour to stand out is
white. The words, ‘The Beatles’ is in block
capitals but not as big as the main title ‘MUSE’
but is slightly larger than other text on the
cover. This suggests that the magazine will
contain content on The Beatles, which will
make this edition of the magazine apply to a
wider audience.
Just underneath ‘The Beatles’ there is an
image of them which shows they might have
some importance within the magazine. If the
reader was not recognising them from the
photo, the image has a white border around
which connects with the colour of their name.
The ‘Q’ logo on the Lana Del Rey edition is just
the same as normal, it is large and red and
stands out and popular and recognisable logo
for the readers to notice.
The word ‘Bloody’ at the bottom of the
magazine relates to the bloody dripping down
her head so we know the rhetorical question
being asked is related to Lana Del Rey.
The white of her dress can suggest that she is
pure and innocent; although this contrast with
the blood dripping down her head can suggest
that maybe she might not be as innocent as
she appears and there is a little bit more to
her.
‘KINGS OF LEON’ in big block capitals is
suggesting there will be a story about them
inside. This makes this addition stand out to a
wider audience as there will be people who
buy the magazine for the fact they are Kings
of Leon fans.
The large text saying ‘Lana Del Rey’ stands out
to the audience as it is in bright pink on a light
background. It is also the largest text on the
page and it connects with the main image
which is Lana Del Rey. This tells the audience
that the main story will be about her. The font
of the text is quick unique and different which
could suggest that she is quite unique and
different. This makes her more interesting to
the reader.
The main image is of Lana Del Rey, who is a
new artist and is in the main stream magazine
because she can appeal to a wide range of
audience. She is standing in a very open pose
which is suggest that she has very open
personality and her music will be open to a
wide audience.
Lady Gaga is written in capitals across the
main image which is the largest text on the
cover. By doing this the magazine is showing
the readers that the main content in the
magazine will be based on Lady Gaga. The
colour of the text is white which stands out on
imagine and on the dark background. It also
contrasts with black of what she is wearing.
‘Has RISEN’ is underlined and in italic just
smaller underneath the work GAGA, the word
‘Risen’ is suggesting something new and the
readers will find out inside.
There is a list of artists at the bottom of the
pages as well, which compared to the rest of
the text is quite small. It shows to the reader
that is who else is contained in magazine.
Although the text is small, it is black on a
white background so it is easy to read and
stands out.
The ‘Q’ logo on the Lady Gaga edition is just
the same as normal, it is large and red and
stands out and popular and recognisable logo
for the readers to notice.
She stands out very well on
the cover as her white hair
and plain skin contrast with
the black trousers she is
wearing and the black
glove. The black clothing
also matches the dark
heavy make up on her
eyes. The black of her
clothing is suggesting is
mysterious and secretive;
although the colour is
white which suggests that
she isn’t as dark and
mysterious as she may
come across.
‘GORILLAS’ is written in black capitals and
circled out on the front which suggests there
is a main story about them inside. It allows a
wider range of readers to be attracted to the
magazine as it has a variety of content.
The main image on the front cover of this
magazine is Lady Gaga. She is one of the
most famous pop stars in the world and has
a very large fan base. She is standing in the
centre of the magazine so we know she is
the main story. She is also standing topless
which is suggesting that she is being very
seductive. She is looking directly at the
camera which makes you want to look back
at her.