Weekly review cover
Prompt
Create a magazine cover mockup for a literary weekly titled THE REVIEW, with a bold minimalist cover that is just a single well lettered phrase center aligned: WHO GETS TO BE BORED? Set in a distinguished serif, subtle textured cream paper, small masthead top left, issue and date top right, price bottom right. The whole cover feels thoughtful and calm. No watermark.
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