Special EditionMusic Magazines

Q Magazine• V.Low amount of Cover lines

• Large headshot dominates, sophisticated image with the man straightening his tie and facing away:acting like he is too important for the reader

• No large name visible because it is assumed the audience know who this man is.There is a small name under the pullquote.

• Shown to be very important, his speech is the most important thing and is the only dominating writing from the content of the magazine showing he is the focus.

• Special editions are preoccupied with one specific uprising and popular band and reveal a lot of information specifically about them.

The Word• Similar to the one by Q.

• Amy Winehouse’s name is bold and coloured to emphasise it because this magazine subject is her music.

• Subscribers edition in the upper right to tell the reader it is a more unique issue for a more select group of people and tells people in order to get this issue they have to subscribe to the magazine.

• Simple colour scheme that matches and ties in the page, the reds and flesh colours along with black and white give it a sophisticated feel along with the loss of this great singer and music.

Q Magazine• Image dominates the entire page and

shows the artists within

• Large cover line is the only writing apart from a small piece at the bottom

• ‘’STARRING…EVERYONE’’ draws in readers who are curious on who is inside the magazine are drawn in

• ‘’open up cover now for the full line-up’’ tells the reader instantly where to find their favourite bands increasing accessibility for the reader.

Rolling Stone• Nirvana logo is shown bigger than the

actual masthead to grab the audience for this hugely popular band.

• Band members shown in more natural poses suited to their genre

• ‘’ULTIMATE’’ shows it is THE best and the best way in order to learn about their music

• Naturalistic background to show the more natural outlook the band has

• Colours are more rural and earthy and work well together.