MAGAZINE COVERS - Terminology

Terminology for magazine covers:

• Typography: font
• A Masthead: the title in the main typography to make readers familiar with the magazine they are reading.
• Main Image: typically the main person(s) or object in the feature article. 
• Selling line/Strap line: seen as the introductory headline below the masthead describing the magazine.
• Pug: the "ears" of the magazine. Normally in one of the top corners of the magazine cover. The prices, logo, or even freebies are put there to catch the readers eye. 
• Tag: the word or phrase used to engage a readers interest in the story by categorizing it. For example. "EXCLUSIVE" or "SENSATIONAL"; this showing the magazine has high compliments. 
• Cover-lines: the essential articles inside the magazine are stated through the cell lines, and are regularly seen on the right hand side of the cover.
• Left Third: The left third contains the main feature article (Exclusive interview), as this is the core part of what may be inside the magazine. It also includes the main artist or band situated within.
• Top and Bottom Strip: These are the strips below and above the magazine that give further information to what may be included in the magazine. Mostly being the interesting parts of the magazine.