Front Cover Analysis

1. MastHead: We can tell that it is
the masthead due to the big,
bold letters which are used in
order to catch peoples eyes. It
is in black writing but it also
includes a pink heart which
makes it girly. Also the heart is
used as it iis replacing the word
“love”.
The main sell line:
This is the main
story or topic of the
magazine. It is what
the magazine will be
about. In this
magazine, Cher is
the main topic. The
heading is also
included with a
picture of the star
they are looking at.
The writing is again
in bold, bright writing
which allows it to
stand out.
Puff: There is a small puff
which is on the top left hand
of the magazine cover. On
the puff it says ‘ACTUALLY
AMAZING MAG!’ It is in
capital writing so that it
stands out even more. It is in
a pink puff which attracts a
more of a girly audience.
Images: At the
bottom of the cover
magazine there are
photos of other
artists that are
featured in the
magazine. There is
a range of both male
and female artists
that are included.
This is very
important on a front
cover. There is a
border which
surrounds the
photos which allows
them to stand out
even more.
Sell lines: There are
many sell lines which
is a hint of what is
going to be inside the
magazine more in
detail.
Front Cover Page
Pug: This is where the
barcode and the price of the
magazine is found. It is the
corner so that it does not
interfere with the front cover
and the layout of it. You will
always find the pug in the
same place in each
magazine.
Tips and advice which will feature
inside the magazine. This is an
important topic as a lot of the readers
like to read it due to them having
problems and wanting advice; boys,
fashion, school, friends, famly...