I will be focusing on the cover of an "OK! Weekly" June issue featuring Michael Jackson. This magazine is known for its misleading stories and false accusations. This particular cover features a large close up of 
Michael in a gurney wearing a neck brace and receiving oxygen. This picture in conjunction with the large yellow and white bold font caption that reads "Michael's tragic death, why he didn't have to die" is what catches the readers eye. There is also another picture of the artist in his younger, healthier days that reads "Farewell to the King of Pop" under this statement are his birth and death dates. This will draw a new group of readers to the magazine because it makes it appear as more of a tribute issue than a scandal rag. These styles were used to draw attention and potentially increase sales. While most other magazines on the rack are focusing their attention on to the more positive aspects of the story like, what a wonderful life the worldwide pop sensation led or even the records he set. This particular magazine focuses on "the inside scoop", or whatever they can essentially make up that will draw the readers attention. Though the image used may be accurate in the sense that it is a real photograph of Michael Jackson, the way they present it can be very misleading to the reader. But isn't that the whole point of the magazine? To exaggerate something or twist the details to attract readers?
Michael in a gurney wearing a neck brace and receiving oxygen. This picture in conjunction with the large yellow and white bold font caption that reads "Michael's tragic death, why he didn't have to die" is what catches the readers eye. There is also another picture of the artist in his younger, healthier days that reads "Farewell to the King of Pop" under this statement are his birth and death dates. This will draw a new group of readers to the magazine because it makes it appear as more of a tribute issue than a scandal rag. These styles were used to draw attention and potentially increase sales. While most other magazines on the rack are focusing their attention on to the more positive aspects of the story like, what a wonderful life the worldwide pop sensation led or even the records he set. This particular magazine focuses on "the inside scoop", or whatever they can essentially make up that will draw the readers attention. Though the image used may be accurate in the sense that it is a real photograph of Michael Jackson, the way they present it can be very misleading to the reader. But isn't that the whole point of the magazine? To exaggerate something or twist the details to attract readers?
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