Codes and conventions of magazine covers

The front cover of a magazine has;

• Masthead at the top
• Featured stories down the sides
• Central image (Main story)
  
• The price
• The issue date
• Buzz words (e.g Free, exclusive, plus)
• Image overlays masthead (Only on some well known)
• Taglines
• Colour theme (Usually about 3 colours)
• Different fonts (Usually about 2/3, not including masthead)
• Central image relates to genre
• Banners (containing a summary of information)
• The magazine's website
• Between 6-20 cover stories
• Smaller images of featured stories (Not all magazines)