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This is a quote from the interview that will be included inside the magazine, this gives the reader an idea of what will be included and what to expect This suggest pink has two different personalities . ‘the dark side’ is reinforced by the dark colour writing as well as the black background. Black has connotations on unknown and mystery this could be suggesting that ‘the dark side’ is mystery that we (the readers) are solving The artist head covering the masthead suggest that the readers will automatically know what it is through brand identity. As well as it suggest it is less important than the main story however the colour red stands out the most thing suggests it is still important Direct eye contact represents the artist to be fierce, Strong and unafraid. This could be also representing her personality Her opening her coat is seductive and sexual As well as strong and powerful. This could be The other side to pinks personality The makeup suggests she cares about her appearance this represents her more feminine side Having comedy inside the magazine is to appeal to wider audience not only music fan. This gives the audience a variety of topics to choose from and have interest in . The comedians featuring inside all link to the style of this issue

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This is a quote from the interview that will be included inside the magazine, this gives the reader an idea of what will be included and what to expect

This suggest pink has two different personalities . ‘the dark side’ is reinforced by the dark colour writing as well as the black background. Black has connotations on unknown and mystery this could be suggesting that ‘the dark side’ is mystery that we (the readers) are solving

The artist head covering the masthead suggest that the readers will automatically know what it is through brand identity. As well as it suggest it is less important than the main story however the colour red stands out the most thing suggests it is still important

Direct eye contact represents the artist to be fierce,Strong and unafraid. This could be also representing her personality

Her opening her coat is seductive and sexual As well as strong and powerful. This could be The other side to pinks personality

The makeup suggests she cares about her appearance this represents her more feminine side

Having comedy inside the magazine is to appeal to wider audience not only music fan. This gives the audience a variety of topics to choose from and have interest in . The comedians featuring inside all link to the style of this issue

The artist head is covering most of the masthead this suggests that the audience are aware of this magazine (brand identity), it also suggest that it is not the most important text in the front cover. However the coulour being red is the most dominant and bold colour in comparison to the others.

The artist name typography is feminine howeverit is bold this could be suggesting the other sideto her personality such as being strong

Her hair is covering the side of her face this could be suggesting that she is mysterious, also that she wants to be secretive by not telling or showing everything about her to everyone.

The direct eye contact suggests she is a strong, determined and bold person

Her mouth being slightly open makes her seem more seductive and sexual, this is further reinforced by her bare skin mostly being out

The artist is wearing make-up this suggests she cares about her appearance so that she looks attractive appealing to wider audience

The barcode, price and date is important as it makes the magazine more original and new

The different stories appeal to wider audience not only those who are interested in Rihanna

This is lyric for her song, it suggests what will be included inside her section in the magazine

The strapline represents the magazine to be the best and above its competitors, music magazine readers will be more likely to purchase Q as it suggests it is the most required music magazine, therefore readers will be interested to find out why.

The spike on her lip suggest she is fierce, the colourRed on her lips reinforces this it also connotes danger and love. Love is Shown through her mouth being slightly open this is sexual facial expression.

The dark eye make up connote being determined this is further represented by the direct eye contact this also suggest she is unafraid.

The date shows that it was up to date therefore making the reviews relevant

Other artist are mentioned this is to appeal to a larger audience so that they all have something to be interested in, if not in the main story have options.

The wet hair reinforces her determination and persistence, the rain suggest why her hair is wet and dark eye make up smudged, even though the make up represents her to care about her image. The fact that it is smudged and her hair is not dry and perfect shows a different side to her personality.

Rock has connotations of dark colours, heavy metal tastes and being care free. The main image represents all of this.

Her hand being in a fist further suggests she is unafraid and ready to fight what ever comes her way.

‘Q’ is the masthead of this magazine as it is the name this creates brand identity. The colour scheme red and white is used through out the rest of the text suggesting its importance. The colour red and white are strong against dark background this could be representing the artist also as it could be suggesting she has two different personalities one being loving and caring the other one being fears and determined.

The issue date and price is important as it shows it is up to date the price being at the front shows its value of the magazine reinforcing value of text also.

There is limited text and sell lines because the key image is the main story and selling point.

The puff gives more information on content of magazine, its in a circle as it stands out from all the rest of the information, it emphasis its importance also.