The document analyzes magazine cover design. It notes that the central image is meant to be the main focus, taking up most of the cover to catch the eye. The title is in a bright, clear font at the top. Below this is the masthead and sometimes a tagline or cover line providing additional information to pique reader interest in the featured person or contents. Anchorage text near the bottom gives insights into what's inside to help sell the magazine. Effective covers use eye-catching images and fonts and enticing descriptions to attract buyers.
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Main title, bright, clear and
visible, eye catching to
readers.
Mast head
skyline
The central image the main focus of
the magazine, takes up most of the
cover, clear and eye catching. In this
case a young man looking into the
distant adds mystery and interest.
Tagline tends to give a little
bit of information on the person who
is on the front cover. Adding interest
to the person.
Anchorage text, this gives and
insight into what the magazine
actually contains. This is a valid
to the magazine as if people like what is inside
it enhances more chance of buyers. The font is
Very playful, this would instantly target younger
evidence.
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Main title, bold and eye catching
Masthead
Tagline, in this case the
Different colors adds Skyline
More attention. Gives
Some information on the
Magazine.
Anchorage text, tells readers what
Is going on within the magazine,
Example interviews with famous
Actors.
Central image, meant to be the
Main focus for readers, however
It doesn't meet the basic codes
As the image is very small, most
puff
Of cover
filled with background, could
Represent how she is isolated from society through
The photo.
4. Title, bold the different colors help
Stand out, with a bold font.
Masthead.
Cover line
Anchorage text, use enticing vocabulary to describe
What is in the magazine to make more people want
To buy the magazine.
Central image is clear and bold, in this
Case having the image is really effective
As it contains a famous actor, which will
Persuade more people to want the
Magazine. As well as give it a more professional
And sell-able to audiences.
Barcode.
Tagline
Price