The big issue

The big issue magazine analysis 

The front cover of this magazine really stands out due to the colour of the front page. The colours of the front page all complement each other such as red, orange and yellow. As these colours connect with each other it brings out the picture in the middle of the magazine. The Big issue have done this to draw the readers in as it the front cover so its the first thing they will see. The grey picture of Morrissey makes the magazine quite relaxed as he portrays a calm feel to it. The different colours of the text makes Morrissey stand out and as the colours link together it immediately attracts the readers eye. The overall colours of the reds, orange and white makes a happy effect and the tone of his face makes a warm feel to the the magazine. Morrissey is an easily recognisable figure in the music industry and so therefore would generate a lot of consumer interest due to his profile.  The masthead of the magazine is in the top left corner and fits in with the style and colour of font which is used on the rest of the cover, and like all big issue cover pages the masthead does not go across the entire top of the page. Surrounding Morrissey are a variety of words that describe him as a man and are style in a very effective artistic way that exaggerate the effect of the colour and are extremely aesthetically pleasing to the consumer. The font used on the cover allows for the cover to have an artistic and stylish look. The background of the cover resembles flames and fire to enhance the effect of Morrissey as the star of the cover.

This cover of the Big Issue focuses on the music view from Liam Gallagher. Who is one of the most well known names in the history of music. The layout of this magazine links with each other. The brightness of his pink jacket matches the pinkness of his lips. This is well planned out and well thought as it makes the reader draw into the magazine as it shows that it has been well designed and had time spent on it. Likewise, Liam is the second biggest image that you can see on this front cover. It indicates a very personal image towards the magazine as it shows he's well known towards the reader as it is more personal as its his first name.
Also, on the front cover he is the biggest thing that you can see as he is in the centre of the page which draws you in immidiatly.    By Liam being at the centre of the page it is easily reconasible so readers will be dragged in.
Liam is performing a pout pose to show himself to be serious and therefore create curiosity in the mind of the consumer. Due to him being such a high profile figure he is bound to create a lot of consumer interest. The catchphrase pull line used on the cover of this issue epitomises Liam's controversial and vain character, which is easily recognisable with the fans of Liam and those who understand his characteristics within the music industry. Similar to all issues of the Big Issue, the masthead is placed in the top left corner of the cover, with a simplistic style and not going all the way across the top of the page. The main cover line 'It was always all about me anyway' is stereotypically indicative of his temperamental and modest character, therefore making him easily recognisable for the consumer. In the top right corner of the cover a flasher is used to indicate to the consumer other information which they can find within the contents of the issue. The colour scheme used on the cover is very bright and exuberant, therefore immediately attracting the attention of the consumer.