The document summarizes key differences and similarities between three Rolling Stone magazine covers. The differences are: 1) Only one magazine has a skyline indicating a special edition, 2) The style, color scheme and fonts used on the covers are different depending on the artist or edition, 3) The font sizes differ based on the status of the artist. The similarities are: 1) All mastheads use the same font style and color behind the subject, 2) A white background is used for all magazines, 3) All subjects wear bright, expensive jewelry as a significant part of their appearance.

1. Differences
Skyline – In the first magazine there is no
skyline, which is an indication it is not a special or
limited edition; on the second magazine there is a
skyline that states ‘Fall Music Special’, and
similarly to the first magazine, there is no skyline
which indicates the last magazine is s simple
edition and has no special significance.
Cover Stories – All magazines have cover stories
yet the style, colour scheme and fonts used are
very different. This can be because the editions
are different or the artists are different, so this
implies the styles of font and colour scheme
changes depending on the artist or edition.
Font - The sizes of the fonts are different
depending on the cover. For example the font
used in the second magazine is larger and
therefore can be an indication on the status if the
artist or size of the artist. Of the three magazines
Rick Ross is the largest artist, which could be a
reflection of the font.
Subject – in the first magazine the shot is a close
up as it focuses from the shoulders up, from this
we are able to make direct address with Wiz
Khalifa, he is winking which can be seen as
provocative and attractive to some. In the second
magazine there was a mid shot, which capture
Rick Ross from the waist up.
Similarities
Masthead – All mastheads have the same font style
and font colour. As well as this al three mastheads
are behind the subject. ‘Rolling Stone’ is able to do
this because of their familiar and famous name.
Even though the masthead is behind the subject, it
still creates a good effect on the cover and stands
out on the pure white background.
Background – All magazines use a white
background, this could be because the interview or
story in the magazine could be pure and a true
reflection of each artist.
Costume/Outfits – All 3 subjects wear bright,
expensive jewellery; the fact all 3 artists seem to be
sporting this look proves to us this jewellery is a
significant part of their appearance.
Bleed Lines – In the second and third magazine,
bleed lines are used to split the cover stories and
make the front cover easier to read.