This cover is designed to only appeal to a small section of people as it is not at all generic, it is only rock music orientated meaning it will only intrigue people who specifically like the genre. This is good because the magazine can then go to the extreme as they know all true fans will purchase it meaning they are sure they will be appealing to a percentage of people.
The contents page is spread across a double page rater than a single one, this may appeal to some readers as the information isn't crowded in one place meaning it is easier to locate. There isn't really a need for it to be spread as the information could easily fit on one page but as the image takes up most of the first place this is not an option, this isn't necessary as there is a main image on the front cover.
The double page in this magazine I believe was very successful as the techniques used will greatly benefit the views this page will get. The text is small and compact which may intimidate the reader slightly but other than that i feel like i can take some ideas from this.
Although I have decided to not go with the rock genre I think that the research I have done will help me either way, I will still need to alter certain aspects to fit the different audiences but I am confident that I can use this information to design my own magazine pages to a high standard.
I have also done some individual covers that I have analysed of the pop genre, these will further my knowledge and I will be able to combine what I have found in order to create my own design to a higher standard.
In my opinion i do not think that this is a very successful magazine cover, I find this because it is very complicated and there is no where that can be specifically focused on and this may be intimidating to the reader which will sway them away from buying it. I will not be taking many ideas from this magazine as although it is a very well known brand it is still not very appealing, therefore will be looking at this as a 'what not to do'
This magazine cover is very successful as everything is clearly laid out and it has a very structured feel yet is still very comfortable. it has a harsh feel to it but that is toned down slightly with the colours as they are not very vibrant meaning they are fairly soft yet are still contrasting. Because it is a special issue it may attract extra attention, I may take this idea into consideration and take a special issue so I can adapt my ideas to a more specific target.
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