The conventions of a magazine cover

Masthead- the title or name of a magazine.

Sans serif font- a simple straightforward font without any serifs on it.

E.g. Sans serif font

Serif font- font with extras.     E.g. Serif font

Headline font- fonts used for the headline.

Body font- fonts used for the text and writing.

Body text- text, which is used in the mail text on the page other than the headlines.

Cover lines- lines of text on the cover.

Puff/plug- something on the cover, which entices the audience to buy the

Magazine, it’s something extra.

Pull quote- a quote, which has been pulled out of an interview to make something extra of it.

Dateline- so the audience knows they’re buying the latest magazine.

Barcode- so the shopkeeper can scan the magazine.

Price- the amount the magazine is being sold at.

Layout- the layout of the magazine makes you want to buy that magazine over another one as it appeals to you the most, factors include colour and style and the way it is set out is important to appeal to the target audience.

Direct address- the person on the front cover looking directly at you.

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Main image- the main image on the front cover normally of a celebrity and is the normally the biggest thing on the cover.