Magazine Project Genre Research-Self

American magazine, Self, specializes in women's style, wellness, and health. Published in May 2017, this specific issue centers around what activities work best to lose weight and what should be done to lose weight through clean eating and drinking. On the cover, both topics are presented in briefs through the use of bright, summer time colors; for example, clean eating and drinking is shown in an orange half circle on the center left side of the cover, while "flatten your abs" is displayed within a pink semicircle on the bottom right side of the cover. Both bright designs are simplified with a white text that grabs the reader's attention; however the surrounding text is smaller in size and written in black text to symbolizes that those topics are not of the same importance as the topics that are brighter and larger. In regards to the title, it is written in a similar font to Shape, Women's Health, Men's Health, and Health magazines, but it is italicized, which symbolizes that it is not just a health and wellness magazine, it also contains content pertaining to beauty and style.

With a consistent distribution, Self magazine has circulated 1,491,431 copies, making it one of the

most circulated magazines in the United States. In reference to our magazine, their circulation number will set our circulation number around 200,000 copies. Whilst they are successful in the public, Self has been awarded with Best Personal Service (2006) and has been nominated for a National Magazine Award (2008). Altogether, Self magazine functions to promote a healthy, positive body image, while embracing beauty and style content, as well; this content has pleased a vast audience.