Cover Analysis

Conventions of magazine covers that I have come across, that I hope to use in my own media product are below.

• There is usually one main image that sits in the background and does not cover anything. This typically be across the entire page but will mostly fill the middle thirds of the page (unless more than one model).
• The featured artists name is usually the most bright and bold text, other than the masthead, on the page and usually sits jus below or across the main image.
• There is usually at least one pull quote from inside the magazine.
• There is conventionally at least one discount or give-away featured on the front cover in order to attract customers.
• The barcode and similar information are most commonly found in the bottom right hand corner of the page.
• It is common for magazine covers to include plug adverts of artists that are featured inside.