Magazine Cover Part 2

Early Magazine Covers

Name of magazine : The Gentleman's Magazine 

Year of Publication : 1759

This was one of the first magazines to actually use the word magazine. It was a way of letting the public read about the months news and topics the public was interested in. The Gentleman's Magazine was found in London, England by Edward Cave, in January1731. 

The Poster Cover 

Name of Magazine: Vogue

Year of Publication: 1936

This magazine contains a woman posing for a portrait. This is considered a poster magazine because around that time color began to compete with graphic illustrations. This could be hung on the wall and used a poster.

Pictures Married To Type

This is a married to type magazine because the cover lines grab the attention of the viewer more than the picture. This magazine has a large title and the cover lines are on all sides of the model.

Name of Magazine: People Magazine  

Year of Publication: 2013

In The Forest of Words

In this magazine the model and the cover lines overlap. The model is captured in a specific way that allows the magazine to place more cover lines.  

Name of Magazine: New African Woman

Year of Publication: 2012