This is the first draft drawing of my front cover. i like the writing but will try and change it to a more cleanly cut one. i will probably use an image similar to this one of Alex as i like the simplicity of it and the fact it lets the audience know who he is straight away, as opposed to an action shot. I quite like the layout, as it makes the magazine stand out more and seem louder as it is slightly messy but to a controlled point. I will have Alex's head over the writing to give the magazine a more established feel, as it will look more proffesional.
I also like the button telling that gives us info about the issue and price. As it fills up a gap that may otherwise look quite unproffesional. The banner across the top is quite simple therefore not taking attention away from the image.

I like the contents page, i beliueve when created properly it will look quite proffesional. I again think the button is quite a good space filler and will probably use the same writing as i did for the front cover for this page. I like the simplistic layout of the content and page numbers. and the competition information on the side wouldmake a reader want to read on as it does not give too much away. I will try and use the same basic images for the contents as i have drawn them as i think they too will look quite proffesional, making people want to read the magazine as it wont look taccy.