Magazine Project Genre Research-Shape

Shape Magazine is a health and fitness magazine that is distributed monthly. Looking at a cover from September 2017, one is able to note the cool tones and the use of silvers and reds. The use of these colors play into the holiday season and grab the reader's attention since they match the current aesthetic. Upon picking up the magazine, one would wonder who the model posing in the center is, so editors bolded and increased the size of her name to make it easier to spot. Also, on the lower left side, there is a white paint brush smear that highlights the phrase "3-step"; this artistic technique makes the already red lettering stand out and draws the attention of the audience in. Further analysis of the cover alludes to the main topics that will be covered in this month's issue. As it is seen, easy workouts and tips to stay fit for the holidays, are the two main articles included in this month's issue; both articles include details to keep the extra holiday weight off, which is a question that most women ask and is an issue that most women worry about.

For this issue, approximately 2,500,000 million copies were distributed, raking in a median of $99,562. In relation to my magazine, if we were to actually sell and distribute copies, we should be able to have around 500,000 copies floating amidst the general public. Finally, Shape magazine has been awarded the MIN editorial excellence awards for its mini-series of "Better Body Plan" and "Body Lab Series", as well as the Folio award for the "Future of Fitness" series. Overall, Shape magazine is a well-rounded, award-winning, health and fitness magazine that has been extended in print media through its use of attractive colors to pull in audience's attention.