Types of magazine covers

1.Early Magazine Covers

Almost always paintings, tended to be ethical, morals, religious.

2.The Poster Cover

 One big picture, no border, subject is really clear. Text does not distract the photo at all. Really great photo, or really recognizable.
Disadvantages: NO entry points, risky

3.Pictures Married to Type

 The words help the photo, the words don't interfere with the photo.
Advantages: You can see the photo better, doesn't distract, the words and the pictures go together, the words go with the photo.
Disadvantages: don't know what else is in there, very few entry points in the magazine.

4.In the Forest of Words

Tons of text on the picture.
Different colors, Different Fonts, Different sizes, everywhere there are words.
Advantages: lots of entry points, lots of visuals
Disadvantages :Too much to look at, covers your photo



Stuff you find on a Magazine Cover
Photo
Name of Magazine
Price
Barcode
Date