I have discovered the following pages in Best Newspaper Front Page, and I think you will enjoy the variety shown there.
The term tabloid is usually associated with down market, loud and colorful newspapers. Of course, that is still the case for many titles. However, the small format can be used wisely and elegantly and I think we see that in these examples:
La Nacion, Argentina
Precise grid: This is a classic 5-column grid configuration which is adhered to precisely, lending organization and elegance to this front page of one of Argentina’s most classic and respected newspapers.
Hospodarske Noviny, Czech Republic
Color palette: Interesting use of muted colors for this financial newspaper of Czech Republic.
Kleine Zeitung, Austria
Crowd pleaser: This is the Kleine Zeitung, a newspaper that I am honored to have worked with years ago. The poster front page lives well here. Elegant, modular, easy to use. Visual impact everyday.
Le Journal de Montreal, Canada
Tabloidy with impact: Here we have a front page that comes closer to how we envision tabloid front pages, according to the traditional definition. Yet, this is what I call systematic chaos. It does not offend.
The Japan Times, Japan
Full poster page: From The Japan Times, a real good Sunday front page, inviting and with effective use of type for cover story.
Barber shop in the park
This was a first for me. I either run or walk on Central Park in NY daily, but today I saw this scene of someone getting his haircut there. Barber with a suitcase ready to go!
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