Kerrang! Magazine analysis.
Kerrang!
Is mostly known for its bad attitude style, this comes straight across in the
front cover the title font style is immense, daring and cracked so it gives a
sense of mutinous behaviour and symbolises the music as being loud and chaotic.
First
sight
Further
more the main feature article is presented at the centre of the page and is
most prominent this implies that the item is a must read as your eyes are drawn
in to the direct gaze of the main frontal image which is associated with the extract.
Main
image
The
main image has a straight gaze and stance (mid shot and the angle is direct)
this immediately pulls you in to the magazine.
On
this particular magazine the singer has red dyed hair this may signify danger
or passion towards the music that he performs along with a warning towards
other bands that they are the best.
Main
cover line
Similarly
the main cover line is spread across the main image. ‘Danger Days: The Inside
Story’ having alliteration here anchors the readers attention and makes them
want to read more about the exclusive piece. The writing is also in white which
contrasts to the red and because of the pure colour is resembles truth, maybe
about the article making the observer to read on.
Secondary
images
Are
grouped together in a cluster at the bottom of the page this is seen as busy
and makes you feel that it has significance it maybe even seen as a flash.
Slogan
Every
good magazine has a slogan it makes the reader trust the mag and make them go
back and buy it continuously. ‘The UK
Flashes
In
addition the flashes on this magazine are represented in explosion tabs with
bright sickly yellow text which bring in a sense of curiosity as what might be
on offer through out the magazine or by simply purchasing it.
Secondary
information/other stories
As
well as the main story/item there is diminutive snip-it of what also will be
included throughout the magazine as it is smaller than the other text it does
grab the attention of the reader straight away but is still visible with house
style colours which are vibrant.
Bar
code, Price and Issue
Are
fairly visible and are situated at the bottom of the mag where it would be most
likely for it to be
Barcode:
are numerous vertical lines with array of widths, where each pattern is unique
and can be identified by a laser scanner.
Price:
A numerical value given to a product indicating the price, whether it is on
offer or as standard.
Issue:
Distribution of a product for the purpose of a sale, this particular magazine
has two issue references one for the point of sale and the other for collector
memorabilia.
