The Cover
Posted: Sun May 15, 2011 1:14 pm
Hmm, maybe I'm getting old or something but I really don't like the cover of the latest issue which popped through the letterbox yesterday (June '11). It just feels like a bit of a mess with various sized blocks of writing all over the place with randomly arranged photos. Page numbers for features inside? I thought there was a contents page for that 
I used to be able to memorise the magazines according to what was pictured on the cover but not anymore.
I've just picked out some random copies from '04 and '08 and they all have a clear main photo below the masthead with easy to see boxes advertising other features. I find that much more pleasant on the eye. I guess the market is a bit different but I picked up a couple of issues of "The Automobile" recently (because they were featuring the 200hp Darracq) and the covers were a breath of fresh air. Modern in style I'd say, especially for a "vintage" publication, but clean and simple.
I used to be able to memorise the magazines according to what was pictured on the cover but not anymore. I've just picked out some random copies from '04 and '08 and they all have a clear main photo below the masthead with easy to see boxes advertising other features. I find that much more pleasant on the eye. I guess the market is a bit different but I picked up a couple of issues of "The Automobile" recently (because they were featuring the 200hp Darracq) and the covers were a breath of fresh air. Modern in style I'd say, especially for a "vintage" publication, but clean and simple.
