Analysing Magazines

Zack Blackwood

Puff:Extra Information, sometimes what the reader really wants to read. The big yellow text stands out because it is larger than all the other text in the puff

Picture often relates to the main article of the magazine Taglines

Other information about the magazine the reader might be interested in

Strapline

HeaderMain Title of the magazine. The white font is spread across the page and the lines going through the writing is memorable.

Headline: Talking about the main article.

Still Front CoverYellow and black is the house style because these two colours represent the genre of rock.The main photograph on the front cover is a close-up. This photograph type has been used to show the persons emotions (Happy) and to get a closer look at the person.The magazine cover itself is quite busy, there is information everywhere.There are 4 taglines and 1 puff. This is so the front cover has as much information on it as possible.

4 columns across.5 rows downThis is the same with all issues of Kerrang. (House Style)

Editors note. Either talking about the magazine or referencing something from a previous issue hat might have something to do with the current issue.

Articles and page numbersDifferent sections are separated apart by the yellow righting. It stands out so you know it is something different.

House style of Black & Yellow because they stand out on each other.

Contact information for the magazine so you can get in touch with them and share your opinion.

Largest image usually represents the biggest story in the magazine.

Black background, sticking to the house style of rock magazine just less yellow.

6 columns. 3 columns are text and the main image takes up 3 columns.

Instead of yellow, red is used.

There is an editors introduction.

Quotation from the music artist.

Images of the band backstage