Cover History

Early magazine covers did not have huge pictures on it or anything, just words. They tended to model them after the covers of books. The poster cover, from 1890-1960's was the only type of cover people used and it had many memorable photos to be seen. They were big photos as well. Pictures married to type introduced cover lines as well as new ideas for picture placement on the covers. In the forest of words more words were shown on magazine covers, as well as more enticing pictures to attract readers.