This is an analysis of a magazine cover based on the Arctic Monkeys, I have described the key features and how it has been used to sell the magazine.

1. The main image
is of Alex Turner
from the band
Arctic Monkeys,
the other
members of the
band have not
been used
because Alex
Turner is seen as
the most
popular and
most attractive
member of the
band.
The main image has been placed over the masthead because it is the
main focus of the cover, as it will be the first thing that most people
see. The name of the magazine always stays the same so there is no
need for it to be big, as it is already well known.
Information about other things
which the magazine features, it
advertised gig dates which any
music fan would want to know, so
it appeals to a large audience.
Information such as the barcode is
essential, otherwise the magazine
would not be able to sell, however it
is small because it does not appeal
to the buyer.
Rhetorical question for the reader linking to the
Arctic Monkeys, suggesting that they should do the
same as them and pick the record that changed their
life. This instantly gets the reader involved in the
magazine.
Includes other
features of the
magazine to
appeal to a
larger audience
so more people
will want the
magazine. With
sub headings
like, ‘Blame me
for Skrillex’ it is
very likely to
attract a large
amount of
people.
‘Exclusive Drake
Interview’ would
attract an
audience
because Drake is
a very popular
musician and
many people
would be
interested in
reading one of
his interviews.
Other artists
which have
revealed the
record that
changed their
lives have been
included in the
cover because it
will make more
people want to
buy the
magazine if
they like a few
of the artists on
the cover. The
Arctic Monkeys
have been used
as the main
band because
at the time,
they were the
most popular
on the list,
therefore more
people would
recognise them.