Magazine deconstructions

1. Masthead: The masthead on this magazine
is bold and is in the same colour as the main
sell line. The masthead is in a bold font and
is spread across the top of the page. This
makes the magazine noticeable on a shelf
which reduces the risk of the magazine
failing. This magazine does not follow the
typical stereotype of the masthead being on
the top left-hand corner, this makes the
magazine more original.
The barcode is an essential feature to a
front cover of a magazine. On this front
cover the barcode is on the left hand
side of the page to fit around the main
sell line and main image. Every front
cover has a barcode as this makes each
issue different from other magazines.
The price of the magazine is also stated
next to the barcode.
The main sell-line Is in a bold and
easy to read front, the colour of the
text also contrasts with the colours in
the main image which makes the text
stand out. This text is also larger than
the other sell lines as this is the main
article in the magazine. The colour
gold is used to connote this issue is
valuable therefore makes the cover
look more expensive.
The sub head explains the
enigma of the main sell line. In
this case the sub head uses
phrases linked with this movie.
This will appeal to fans of the
movie. This sub-head encourages
the audience to read further
which will increase the sales of
the magazine.
The main image is of the main characters In the film which
will appeal to fans of the film. The main image is a very
important feature on the front cover of a magazine as it
covers most of the page. If the main image is not effective it
will not attract the target audience. This image has a dark
background which makes the masthead and sell lines stand
out, the main character on the image also stands out as they
have been positioned in front of the text.
Although the mast head
goes behind the main
mage, readers can still
make out what it says.
This is because ‘Empire’
magazine is a well
known, successful film
magazine therefore the
target audience will
recognize the magazine
even though the name
is not fully visible.
The cover lines are an important part
to the front cover of a magazine as
they outline the other articles
featured in the magazine.
On this front cover the cover line is positioned on the left hand
side of the page, the colour of the cover line contrasts with the
background therefore stands out on the page. This sell line is
in smaller text than the main sell line as these articles are
smaller.

2. The name of the magazine is positioned at the top of the
contents page to connect the contents page with the front
cover. This Is the masthead form the front cover. It is in bold
front and in black so it contrasts the white background.
The masthead of this page
is also in a contrasting
colour to the background
of the main image which
makes it stand out. The
masthead goes behind the
main image which is like
the mast head on the front
cover. This shows the
contents page has synergy
with the front cover in this
magazine. Although the
masthead goes behind the
model in the image, the
audience can still read the
word.
On this contents page there is
only one image. The image is
of a famous actress which links
in with the genre of the
magazine. The actress is
dressed in the same clothes as
a character she plays which
links the image a certain film.
As the actress is the main
image, it connotes the main
article is based upon a recent
film she is in or the actress
herself. The colours in the
main image are dark and plain
which contrasts with the red of
the masthead and titles of the
features. The colours are also
natural and minimal colours
have been used. Three main
colours have been used on this
page, this connotes the colour
scheme for the rest of the
magazine.
The features have been positioned so they go under each other down the left side of the page, although the
features are briefly described there is not a large amount of text on the page. This make it easy to the eye for
readers. This contents page differs from others as this on only has a small amount of features described and
does not have any other sections on the page. This makes this style of contents page unique to this magazine.

3. The main feature on the double page spread of this magazine is the main image. The main image is
based upon the film the article is about. The colours in the main image are mostly greys and browns.
Two images have been used on this page, the main image is larger and covers one half of the double
page spread where as the other image is smaller and slightly overlaps the larger image. The smaller
image is of a scene in the film which connotes the genre of the article. The props used in the images
connote the genre of film the article is about, in this case is action and is also historic. The use of
image in this article makes it easy to the eye for readers and also will appeal to fans of this film.
The title of the article is
spread over the two
pages. The title ‘Gods
and Monsters’ is related
with the film the article is
about therefore fans of
this film will be attracted
to the article. The text is
in a larger font than the
rest and is coloured in a
gold/light brown colour
which contrasts with the
colours in the main
image and also the
background of the body
of the text.
An introduction to the
article has been
included in this double
page spread which will
briefly tell readers what
the article is about
before they read on.
This is in a slightly larger
text than the rest of the
article to make it stand
out so the audience
reads this first.
The font of the text is plain and simple so the audience can easily read the
article, this will appeal to the target audience. The layout of this double page
spread is similar to the layout of other double page spreads from magazines
of different genres as similar features have been used. Capital letters have
been used in the title of the article to make it bolder and stand out even
more. Drop caps have been used in the main body of the text to make it look
more authentic and formal.