Analysis of an existing front cover

I belive this front cover is very striking.
Through my research of other existing magazine front covers I ahve found that a large proportions use a background image as a 'base'; layering text around the image. As is evident in the front cover underneath, most modern magazine use the sole close-up image and then layer text around and/or on top of the image; this layout appears to be simple yet effective in catching the reader's attention, drawing them in with clear image and bold, precise typography. I tried out this concept with one of my own images in order to create a well-thought draft; thus providing me with an outline for my final product.