Front Cover (3) NME - Joe strummer



Front cover 

This magazine is mainly dedicated to Joe Strummer .It refers to him as a 'punk icon'. Thus enticing punk lovers and the rest of society to be interested in this magazine especially. 

I like the use of the black and white main image of Joe Strummer (when he was young).It gives a nostalgic feel to the magazine, and comes across very stylish and classic.

I like the way NME really personalise the front cover to the image and ties it in with the rest of the theme,titles,etc. 

Yet again they have used a bold statement for a quote of Jo Strummer:' Don't write slogans write truths'- this ties in with Joe Strummer being highly respected in the music industry and seen as a classic and wise that he is able to make these bold, wise statements.
The statement adds in with the style of this magazine, as being bold classic and at times nostalgic.

I like however how the nostalgic side of this image is mixed with the bold and colourful font of NME and its titles. The colour red adds energy and a modern twist, thus an interesting concept of old and new, is formed.It is innovative and refreshing for people to look at, and especially attractive to people who are interested in new style , art , etc, as well as music.




I like how there is not much going on referring to the titles and I also like how there are no other images on the page apart from the main one. I think this can be done if the main person on the cover is especially famous and a well known, well- respected artist. 

I would consider the black and white colour imagery for my own photography to add a style of nostalgic feeling and a classic style.


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