Here again I have decided to analyse another Q magazine as I could then look at the contrast between the previous Q magazine and this issue. Looking at this mast head which is also in red and located in the same position, they have slightly covered the mast head with the main picture, they have done this as they feel that the magazine is well known enough that readers will automatically know what magazine it is. They have also covered it with the bumper number. The main colours of this magazine is red and black, this is so that the colours fit in with the mast head.
At the top right hand side of the magazine there is a small list of other strap lines this is to give the readers of some idea of what is inside the magazine and what the articles will be about. All this different strap lines etc are placed over the image, the reason these are and the mast head isn’t is because readers will want to be able to see properly what is inside the magazine. Looking at the magazine there Is a big bold red strap line of “Madonna” this is because there is a picture of this well known artist on the front with her name underneath. However if you read it properly it shows a list of people that interview her from people like Russell Brand to girls aloud they have shown this as these are very well known people. Then underneath this they quote “stupid question! Next” this gives you the impression that this was one of her answers. All the writing in the magazine is generally the same apart from the different sizes of text this is to show the reader how much they want the reader to see it. Having a picture of Madonna dressed with her hood up wearing a black coat shows that she is trying to look rebellious and that is the sort of music they are trying to represent. She is giving us a direct gaze through the camera this makes her look striking and scary looking. Finally there is different coloured strip at the bottom of the magazine which is advertising another special feature of the magazine this is made to stand out so that it catches the reader’s eye before they buy it. They have used big bold capital letter for the words “ free inside” this is to make the readers think they are getting something free with this magazine. They have also put another picture on the bottom this is different to the previous magazine as the last one was just about Cheryl. My overall impression of this magazine is positive as it shows very clearly what’s inside the magazine in bold capital coloured words, therefore readers will have no problem reading this. It will also appeal to the readers as it has lots of different ideas of what’s inside on the front page.
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