Magazine Cover Review

 Magazine Cover Review  

My initial impressions of the magazine “Vogue” were that it was targeting wealthy women who are very invested in fashion. The magazine was filled with expensive designer brands. Rihanna was modeling for the magazine, in hopes to appeal to the younger women, as well as older women. Another reason they have Rihanna modeling for the magazine is to make people feel like they will look like she does while wearing the clothes that the magazine is selling. Also, they put a famous person on the cover, for people to purchase the magazine. They advertised with large, dark fonts to stand out, and express power.  

My initial impressions of the magazine “Better Homes and Gardens” were the dark background of the cover, with the Halloween designs spread across the cover of the article. The magazine shows off creative and festive designs and ideas for designs that will make a person want to buy these designs, or what they need to create the items. This article is most likely made to attract older people, who want to make small crafts around their house to decorate. People will want to make their homes seem to be better with ideas that are advertised. 

My initial impressions of the magazine “Men's Health” were the strong man shown on the front. The cover page consisted of big, bold fonts, advertisements for fitness, and race. The bold fonts impacted the cover page by making it stand out. The fitness tips and statements were to make people think that they would look like the man in the cover from working out. Race was also a large factor in the cover page.  

My initial impressions of the magazine “Sports Illustrated” were the bathing suit model on front, which was meant to appeal to audiences of all genders. Also, they mention sports for mainly men to want to look at. The title was advertised large on the cover page, which impacted the cover page through advertisement of the corporation that is being sold and broadcasted for people to see.  

My initial impression of the magazine “Rolling Stone” was Lil Baby, a rapper, on the front cover. The purpose of having Lil Baby on the front was not only to bring in the attention of this generation of teens and young adults, but to also speak on race and what is going on in the world right now. Around Lil Baby was a riot place that was not peaceful, and the colors of his outfit matched with the scenery behind him. 

The article states that some believe that people are starting to lose interest in reading longer articles. However, the writer of this article does not believe that to be true. The writer of this article discusses what they feel it is like to read an article. The author states, “And reading a full magazine article—as opposed to scanning, perusing, surfing—is so twentieth century, so retirement home, so William Shawn.” 

The article talks about how the famous magazine, “Rolling Stone” is has had to change from how it used to be so it will appeal to new audiences and stay alive. Rolling Stone used to be a rock magazine but made a switch over to pop/hip-hop to keep money coming, and to give what this generation wants to see.