Analysing a limited edition magazine

SmashHits! magazine.

This music magazine is firmly based on the genre of music, pop. Pop, comes from the term 'popular culture'; I believe this includes the life styles of rich and famous people as well as music.

This magazine is a one off special since declining. It's a limited edition, with the main feature of 'Micheal Jackson' formally known as 'the king of pop'. Because of the magazine only basing it on one person overall, it could be seen as niche. However, with Micheal Jackson appealing to people of all ages it seems as if it was a good bet to use him. He draws in many people, from the obsessed fanatics to people who love his music, to people who just want to know how he lives. The code and conventions are still visible, however the magazine did not have to include much information to hail to audience in. It, to me as the audience, say here he is, because to me, that's all the magazine needs, as Micheal Jackson can sell himself.

The colours used in the magazine, is once again red, red white and yellow. This is generalised colours that work well with each other. They work for many genres of music, from rock to pop. They are bright, and when bold, contrast well.

The main text 'AAOOOW' is commonly known as Micheal Jackson's signature noise made when performing, 'The music lives forever' text exclaims how his music is classic and will always attract new audiences, from young to old.

The features in the magazine are just as important as the front cover; in order to hail audiences in properly they need to have the right information. With posters, and a feature on 'how to moonwalk' it will hail in many people, from youngsters who want to plaster their rooms with posters, to the old loyal fans who simply want memorabilia.