Masthead – bold, contrasting colour to rest of cover, stands out. In front of cover image to show importance.

Cover image – mid shot of artist.

Direct mode of address to include the reader

Main story – biggest font on page (apart from masthead) different colour to rest of text, catches attention. Stands out against the rest of the cover.

Price/Barcode/web address

Smaller image – less important then main images, but still important as it is a feature of the cover

Date/ Price

Plain background –helps other features stand out.

Colour scheme, white, black, orange –links in with cover image. Pulls the cover together.

Lots of text on cover and not much dead space – suggests magazine is full of content