Magazines: Final index

 1) Magazines: Front cover practical task

2) Magazines: GQ - Language and Representation

3) Magazines: GQ - Audience & Industry

4) Magazines: Front cover practical task LR

5) Magazines: The Gentlewoman - Language and Representations

6) Magazines: The Gentlewoman - Audience and Industries

7) Magazines: Industries - the appeal of print and independent magazines


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