1. Make the cover stand out amongst others
2. Create curiosity with your cover by using unusual elements.
3. Interesting content included
4. Familiar recognition
5. Worth time and money
#2 Best Magazine Covers 2013
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#3 My Favorite Cover
"For W’s December/January Art Issue, the magazine collaborated with artist Yayoi Kusama to create this iconic cover image depicting George Clooney. The visually arresting image is the highlight of the cover story, for which five leading female artists were invited to create interpretive portraits of the actor. Clooney wears a suit painted by Kusama with her signature polka dots and stands against a polka-dotted backdrop. Planned to coincide with the opening of an exhibition of new work by Kusama at David Zwirner Gallery, the cover makes a powerful reference to the artist’s iconic self-portraits."
My Critique: This photo is effective because the man, George Clooney, is shown in front of the busy background of black and white polka dots. He also seems to blend in with it with his own black and white polka dotted suit. This magazine is about art and style because of the title at the bottom and the picture displays the contents inside with the colorful display. This article could possibly be about fashion, expression, or color. The photo has good lighting and exposure. The photo was most likely taken from mid-distance because the suit and the background are both in focus. There is a subtle shadow behind George Clooney perhaps to show definition and value.
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