COVER OF THE MONTH: FEBRUARY
My selection for the 'Cover of the Month' for February goes to Money and Banking magazine.
Every month I am selecting what I consider to be the best magazine cover from all magazines published in Thailand, and at the end of the year I'll ask a panel of global media industry figures to select the 'Cover of the Year' from the monthly winners.
February was a disappointing month for memorable magazine covers, in my opinion. What makes the cover of Money and Banking stand out is its use of vibrant pink and text. I'd estimate that more than 90 per cent of magazine covers on the shelves in Thailand use people pictures.
Money and Banking is published by Media Associated Co. Limited. The February edition runs to 228 pages and sells for 80 baht. It joins January winner Vivi in the running for 'Cover of the Year'. 
@babyfishie on Twitter has alerted me to the fact this cover is very similar (except for the language) to the February cover of Wired.
The likeness on the news stand can be seen here in pictures posted by @tpagon.
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, so the saying goes but when does imitation border on copyright infringement?
I'm still going to nominate Money and Banking as my cover of the month because, in truth, nothing else I saw was worthy of that accolade.
3 comments:
Global industry figures?
Perhaps you'd like to translate the Thai into English. How do you know it's such a great cover if you can't read it?
Thanks. At the end of the year copies of all monthly winners, including any translations, will be given to a panel of six industry veterans, including leading design industry figures, editors and those involved in selling.
If you have a suggestions for a worthy cover any month please feel free to email bkkandy AY myway.com.
Language is not a barrier.
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