1. Conventions of a magazine cover
The masthead is the title block for the magazine. It is usually
the most eye-catching convention on the page. In most of the
Masthead real magazines, the masthead is big and stands out , normally
placed on top of the cover.
Eg: TOTAL FILM, EMPIRE, etc.
Most of the magazine has the selling line, which shows which
topic the magazine is about. It’s often placed near the
Selling line
masthead. For example, the selling line of Empire is ‘’ The
world biggest movie magazine”.

2. It’s the main statement in every magazine cover. It’s usually in
Headline the largest and boldest font, describing the main story. It’s
normally placed in the center of the cover.
All of the magazine cover has a central image. It’s the most
important part of a magazine cover. It’s usually a big, good
quality and stand out picture of a famous person, who Is
Central image
normally main actor in a new film. The central image need to
attract the viewer and always placed in the central of the
cover.

3. In every magazine cover, there are either few or a lot of cover
Cover lines lines. These lines are to show the audience what are other
stories in the magazine.
All magazine cover include the barcode. It shows the price of
the magazine when the audience buy it. It is normally placed
Barcode
downward the bottom of the cover. However, it still depends
on the position of other titles.

4. Most of the magazine cover has a lure. It usually is a phrase or
Lure word which can make the viewer want to read the magazine.
Eg: can be something included when buy the magazine.
In every magazine cover, they always have the date and the
Date and price price of the magazine. It is placed in where can easily be seen
by the audience. It is often small.
In all magazine cover, the website is always included. It helps
Magazine website
the audience to update every information about the magazine.