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Front cover analysis

Font size and coice of colour

There is not alot of font in this front cover but all of the font there is is large. The main points such as the masthead and subject of magazine are the two largest fonts on the cover. There is a consistent choice of the colours red and white for most of the text.

Images

There is only one image on the front cover, it is that of Eminem. Eminem is a huge face in the world of hip hop. The lighting in the picture is made to make Eminem seem dark and 'hard', even his tattoo on his chest has been photoshopped on to make him seem more rude. Also, he is wearing a gun upholster with a gun in it. I am pretty sure he doesnt walk around with this on his day to day routine. This is the image of himself that he wants other people to see of him.

Layout

The main title of the magazine 'XXL' is in the same place as usual, the top left corner. The large picture of eminem is infront of this title. However, it is behind the main cover line. The front cover has been layered into 3 different layers.

Language

There is not enough text on the front cover for me to make a big poing about the layout. There is only one obvious use of language that has been used specifically for this magazine. t is in the top right hand corner of the magazine. It is the word 'XXclusive'. it is obviously supposed to be 'exclusive' but the name of the magazine is 'XXL' and it is a small play on words.

This front cover has influenced my idea for the size of text and different colours used. i was thinking just plaing black, white and red. however, I now thing this is quite dull and a few more colours are needed. I now also have an idea fr my ain picture and the layout for the magazine.