The layout of this front cover is spread out proportionally and isn't cramming in a lot of text unlike some music magazines. Even the two banners are minimal and leave space around each for the white space (in this case black). A lot of the text is in columns to reduce spread and fitted around the model image in the center. I wouldn't say that it is wrapped around the image. Also, the text overlays over the image except the masthead which is typically under the image as seen in most music magazines - this is a fault in good photography because the rule of thirds has been broken and the medium close up has also been ignored.The model image is very striking, not only because it is Marilyn Manson (who always looks strikingly unique) but the colour of his clothing and usual hair/make up contrasts well with the house style colours of the magazine. The headline is simply the name of the model (could also refer to the band of the same name founded by MM) and the strap line along with it is a quote by him, "People always want chaos" which is an attention grabbing choice of words aimed to make the reader want to read more about the headline.
The choice of location for the bar-code/price/issue number I think is badly placed because it interferes with the masthead and banner. There is a very limited amount of puffs on the front cover and I can only count 1 use of a puff. It is a potential encouraging selling point for the magazine because it mentions that a free CD is included with the magazine though no details are given about it but it still could encourage potential buyers to want to buy the magazine.
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