Q magazine frontcover research 8

This is 'Q' magazine cover featuring Amy Winehouse.

The masthead-
On the cover of this magazine the masthead is an outstanding feature. I feel the masthead stands out so much is due to the brightness of the red against the background colour of grey. 

Banners-
The cover of this magazine only has one banner which goes across the top. The writing on the banner stands out as the text is white and is against the dark hair of the artist which makes it eye catching. 

Headline-
The headline on this magazine is very short. "One year on...AMY". Due to the headline being so short it makes it interesting as it gives no clues to what the magazine is telling us about what has happened one year on and how that links to Amy Winehouse. 

Strapline-
The strapline for this magazine says "NEW REVELATIONS ABOUT THE VOICE OF OUR TIME... AND HOW WE LOST HER". This is a feature of the magazine that would make it very appealing to the audience as it is revealing information of her death. 

Photograph-
This photo of Amy Winehouse is very typical of her style. The photo is a medium close up and the model is looking directly into the camera. The fact she is looking into the camera makes it more emotive and personal to the reader/buyer. 

Magazine producers 'Q' magazine is very popular and highly recognisable, this i feel is due to the house style. For this magazine the house style is the red box in the corner with the white 'Q'. This stands out and is a very eye catching feature of the magazine cover.

Aspects of this magazine i like is that throughout the cover they have kept the same house style, this is something i will consider using in my music magazine because is makes the magazine eye catching and highly recognisable.