Task 2 mojo

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The masthead is partly covered by the main image, this shows that they believe they are so well known it is not needed to portray their full name. The font is also bold and black, this makes it stand out against the white background. The cover lines which are located on the left of the page are the ones that the magazine feels are most likely to grab the readers attention, this is because when they are stacked on shelves it is what the reader will see. The main cover line anchors the main image, this may again grab the readers attention as they may feel they can relate to the main image, Bruce Springsteen. One of the reasons they may have used this is because the target audience may feel they can relate to him as they are of a similar age. The magazine have chosen to put various bands which they believe the target audience will like as cover lines to make the reader want to read the magazine. The magazine uses a limited colour pallet mainly sticking to red, white and black. By using the white background and black and red texts it means it is easier to read. The barcode is located at the bottom of the magazine, this is to keep it out of the way and not in main attention. Date and price from this you can discover all facts about magazine before buying it. Single striking image, this was first introduced by Penny Smith in her era of editing. Header San serif font which shows the magazines audience is middle to low brow. Direct mode of address, main image making eye contact with the reader.

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The masthead is partly covered by the main image, this shows that they believe they are so well known it is not needed to portray their full name. The font is also bold and black, this makes it stand out against the white background.

The cover lines which are located on the left of the page are the ones that the magazine feels are most likely to grab the readers attention, this is because when they are stacked on shelves it is what the reader will see.

The main cover line anchors the main image, this may again grab the readers attention as they may feel they can relate to the main image, Bruce Springsteen. One of the reasons they may have used this is because the target audience may feel they can relate to him as they are of a similar age.

The magazine have chosen to put various bands which they believe the target audience will like as cover lines to make the reader want to read the magazine.

The magazine uses a limited colour pallet mainly sticking to red, white and black. By using the white background and black and red texts it means it is easier to read.

The barcode is located at the bottom of the magazine, this is to keep it out of the way and not in main attention.

Date and price from this you can discover all facts about

magazine before buying it.

Single striking image, this was first introduced by Penny Smith in her era of editing.

Header

San serif font which shows the magazines audience is middle to low brow.

Direct mode of address, main image making eye contact with the reader.

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Masthead still located at the top of the page as on the cover and in same font.

Different features are listed with page references next to them so the reader knows where to go.

Rule of thirds, image on right text on left and information on magazine eg masthead date and issue number at the top.

Limited colour pallet, mostly grey with some text in red. This works well as the main text stands out against the background.

Grab quote, this quote sticks out as it is a separate colour to the background on most of the page.

Various cover stories listed informing reader of what else is featured in the magazine.

Single striking image, this image is the main image and the main feature of the page.

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Main image take up all of one page shows importance of who he is and what he represents.

Title written in graffiti represents dangerous lifestyle of the individual portrayed.

Standfirst give information of what article is going to be about and also relates to the main image.

Dropcap used to draw attention to the text and

grab readers attention.