CLOSER MAGAZINE

The masthead ‘Closer’ is in a 3D

serif font which could imply the
magazine has depth in terms of
getting closer to the reader.
‘Closer’ connotes the idea of
getting closer to celebrities and
people, their lives and the newest
gossip
Date and price line above the
White text is used to contrast with
masthead connote Closers ongoing
the hot pink background
publication, however the fact they
are in a small font could imply
how the price of £1.50 and the date
of publication do not matter that
much as their loyal readers will
purchase the magazine either way
The main images are of Tulisa regardless
Contostavlos and Cheryl Cole –
two well known faces
The main image of the two
celebrities is split in half which The coverline being in large,
creates the assumption that the capital letters implies there is
coverline ‘Fighting Talk!’ is drama within the inside of the
between the two women, therefore magazine
explaining the awkward and guilty
facial expressions. The assumption The black on white text stands
could encourage readers to out, helping to draw attention and
purchase the magazine in order to catch the readers eye
Barcode represents retail
read on out of interest and see for The exclamation mark suggests
distribution
themselves what is actually going urgency, therefore implying the
on reader must know what the drama
is as soon as they can

Pink dominates the front cover, suggesting readers evoke feelings of joy when seeing and having a
hold of the magazine. Pink also connotes femininity which could imply Closer magazines target
audience is more female dominated – this suggests how women are more involved in drama in
comparison to men and so it may be why they are so interested in it
The front cover as a whole is very vibrant and made up of a variety of colours which again makes it
eye catching and can make it more encouraging to buy. The images are all close to one another,
however are separated which gives an insight to readers on the type of stories that Closer offers and
publishes in their magazine. The use of bold words such as ‘defiant’ and ‘determined’