front cover deconstruction

The image on this special edition of 'Q' is very controversial, as it is a heavily pregnant woman doing a 'sexy' pose sucking on a lolly pop in a bikini. Which for many women may cause outrage, as many people would find this image inapropriate. On the other hand some women may find this image liberating as it is saying you can still be sexy when your pregnant. This image also suggests that Britney is proud of her baby bump and wants to show it off regardless of the controversy it may cause. The masthed 'Q' stands out and is easily recognizable as it is always the same colour and in the same position. The use of the white background compliments the image as it makes the skin seem as if its 'glowing'. The use of black text on a white background, makes the text stand out. However listing the 20 interviews makes the magazine appear cramped and makes it difficult to read. The use of the gold border helps to reinstate the idea that this is a '20th anniversary special' as the colour gold is commonly used for anniversaries.  

The masthed is always in the same place and in the same colour scheme which makes this magazine easily recognizable. The image used is a powerful image as Lily's eyes are drawing you into the magazine. The body language suggests that she has an 'i don't care what you think' king of attitude. The way the image over takes the masthed slightly makes the image appear 3D and realistic rather than flat, this also helps to draw the reader in as it makes the magazine stand out. The way the sell line 'Lilly Allen Takes on The World' is presented makes it stand out as it looks like it has been cut out of a newspaper which makes it appear as if it is 'breaking news', which it draws you in as it is not commonly seen on a music magazine. The use of the quotation 'I cant keep on living like this, it's doing my head in' makes you want to read the interview to find out what Lily is talking about. The colour used fits in with the image as Lily is wearing a red tartain top, which fits in with the colour scheme which is prodominantly red. Rd and yellow are contrasting colours so, it draws your attention to the sell lines. The small images help to anchor the text and help to seperate the different sell lines.

The colour scheme of this issue of NME stands out as the colours are vibrant and draw you in. The colour pallet that they have used works well and complements each other. It also fits in well with the 'America' theme as the colours on the american flag are blue, red and white, which is the colour scheme. The main image is a simple but strong image, the image fits in with sell line 'Bands making America cool again' as the body language shows confidence and the fact that they are wearing glasses reinforces the idea of 'cool'. The pose of pulling down his sunglasses slightly so you can see his eyes, makes it look as if he is drawing you into the magazine and makes the image appear 3D rather than flat. The other sell lines stand out but not enough to draw your attention away from the main image, the smaller images used help to anchor the text, because if there was only text it would make the magazine appear cramped and draw your attention away from the magazine all together. The masthed is always in the same place and in the same colour scheme whic makes this magazine easily recognisable.