@article { , title = {Continuing the contradictions: A multimodal investigation into the front covers of real-life magazines}, abstract = {Studies analysing women’s magazines note contradiction as a common theme, whether it be the content of the magazines and the ideological values presented therein, or at broader, political levels. This paper empirically investigates to what extent contradiction may occur on the covers of real-life magazines (a subgenre of women’s magazines; N = 100). Employing a multimodal analysis of the textual, visual, and compositional modes, contradiction is posited to occur at various levels. Overall, while these covers present a seemingly upbeat character at a glance, themes of a distressing nature – including but not limited to abuse and violence – are present throughout. The interactions between associated texts and imagery, and the relative salience of these elements, are suggested as key factors in these contradictory compositions. Furthermore, these factors are posited as explanations for why real-life magazines are often in full view in magazine racks around the UK, yet are omitted from the scrutiny that other (sub)genres of magazines undergo.}, doi = {10.1353/jmm.2019.0003}, eissn = {2576-7895}, issn = {2576-7887}, issue = {1}, journal = {Journal of Magazine Media}, note = {Comments and Suggestions : The journal are in the process of moving to a new academic press, so they are not able currently give an exact publication date. All that is known is that it will be in 2019, Volume 19, Issue 2. As such (and if possible), I would like this work to be stored in the repository, but not immediately accessible until a date has been set. I will be in touch once this date is confirmed.}, pages = {17-43}, publicationstatus = {Published}, publisher = {University of Nebraska Press}, url = {https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/857298}, volume = {19}, keyword = {Bristol Centre for Linguistics, contradiction, journalism, women’s magazines, multimodality, salience, real life}, year = {2019}, author = {Rudge, Luke A.} }