Music Magazine cover analysis 1

Graphical Analysis

• Magazine title uses a different font style, unique colouring and a contrasting black and white border to make it easier for fans to identify it.
• Use of two main colours for the rest of the text; white and yellow, both warm, positive colours.
• Main image is not brightly coloured, allowing the text to stand out.
• The text frames Morrissey's face, making him easier to identify.
• Promotion for free posters is present at the top of the cover and easily noticeable.
• Free posters are shown in the top right corner so potential buyers know what they're getting, but don't clutter up the cover.
• Bold fonts stand out well.
• Morrissey's head is slightly in front of the magazine title, which draws attention to him.

Textual Analysis

• Important words are coloured yellow eg "Kaisers", "The Mozfather". This helps draw attention to the magazine's features.
• Text is brief and to the point, allowing a casual reader to easily identify the features of the magazine.
• Information about the free promotion is located close to the title, so people will notice it quickly.
• Band names get the largest amount of room on the cover.
• Test showing how large the promotional items are is also present and easily noticeable.