Banner Contents Page Analysis Contents List

The title of this page The contents list are

showing that it’s shown on the furthest to
purpose is a contents the edge third on each
page is featured in the page so all eye catching
color scheme followed material is shown in the
banner across the top center part of the double
of the page. The page. The lists of page
magazine logo is titles follow the colour
featured within the scheme of the red black
banner so that the and white. To separate
magazine is always each page title a red lined
established even on the mini banner similar to the
contents page. It is one across the top of the
seen as a stand alone page is used. The titles are
feature covering the in a larger text to the sub-
top of both pages of headings which are used
the double page as a brief of what is on
contents with only each page and what is to
vital information expect therefore no time is
written into it, this wasted finding pages that
shows the reader would be of interest.
where to look for
important details on
the magazine.

Main Image Page Numbers Secondary Images

The main image is of the artist on the front The page numbers according to each photo are shown in a The smaller images on the right hand side
page. The picture is the only photo on the left corner of the photo so without needing to look at the list page may be smaller but through size we
hand side page and as the main storyline it of pages the reader can automatically turn to the pages can tell which are the most significant
covers the length of the page. The image is making it quicker and easier. The bold lettering have been stories mentioned on the page. Being on
the most distinct on the page due to size but made to contrast the backgrounds of the photos by either the right side page it is known that it is the
also from style as it has an unusual style due changing colour of the fonts or using a black fill most noticed page when opening the
to no eye contact but showing the background in a square box likening the ‘Q’ logo but in
magazine therefore the stories are still
strangeness of the photo. different colours.
important.
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Headline
The headline of this contents page is Contents List
an unconventional title for a contents The minimal contents list alongside the
page as it doesn’t actually speak the title on the right side of the page lists
words of ‘contents’ but the contents is the unimportant but vital parts of the
established due to common knowledge magazine that people may need to
of what a contents page looks like. know but may not be that interested in
Instead, this magazine uses a title of viewing. The list still follows the
the special edition of the magazine colour scheme of the red page
being ‘The Year in Music’ ‘2010’. This numbers, black bold lettering on a
is the largest text on the page and is white background. The rest of the
the most important information and is contents list is only shown by photos
most likely to be the reason the and a brief outline showing relevant
magazine has been bought if the stories by the photos.
audience is not a regular buyer
therefore this highlights the issue and
why the buyer may have wanted to
buy the magazine which leads onto the
contents of what will be in this
‘review’ issue. Sub-Banners
The small sub-headings above some
pages show which stories are relevant
to the edition of the issue so if the
reader is only interested in the
particular area of the issue then they
Images can skip straight to the section. The
The images on this contents page are
‘rewind 2010’ issue banner is shown at
also unusual for contents pages as
the top of the contents page marking
there is no main image and are mainly
of what would normally be thought to
Sub-headings the start of the section and then it is
The text underneath the headings underneath the photos are used as shown above each photo that is under
be secondary images. Each image is a small outline of what is to be featured on the page. Also, due to that section.
the same size which suggests each being a review issue it gives a small background of what they had
story is of the same importance. accomplished that year e.g. ‘cartoon act has exploded into a star-
studded spectacle and the years most thrilling live show.’
Headline
The headline of this contents page shows
Contents Page Analysis
the time frame of the magazine by using Main Image
the phrase ‘this week’. Although from the The main image on the contents page is
other aspects of the page; the headline of very unconventional photo as it shows the
the magazine is very formal and alike to a person as a bit of a random, off the edge
newspaper like ‘The Times’ title with the person by the crazy hair, cigarette, drink
black on white font in a formal style and being on the toilet. Also the photo
which is thought to be a contrast to the looks to be a snapshot from a party or as
magazine. The date underneath also the magazine says a ‘druggy’ person.
reiterates the time frame but being the Being the main image it portrays the
smaller text shows it is of less importance magazine to be different to other
to the title. magazines.

Taglines Advertisement
The taglines on this page are either quotes The advertisement in the bottom right
from the article or what the person has corner of the page, is a different colour to
said or some usually shocking and the rest of the page and has a teal
inappropriate words. The words used to background which makes it stand out as it
describe the articles are unusual and doesn’t follow the black on white like the
suggests the people used in the magazine rest of the page. The white bold
are alike to the magazine being capitalized text as the title exaggerating
unconventional and unusual. This also the advertisement to attract the reader to
shows the mode of address as informal subscribe to the magazine. Also, the use of
and unusual which suggests the target the images at the bottom of the advert
audience to be of this nature. shows the reader what they would be
getting and what they would be signing up
to if they choose to save the 35% on the
Secondary Images magazine. The wording underneath is
The secondary images underneath surrounding the main image are unusually placed as they follow no smaller as it is less important but is also
structure as the page numbers on the pictures show all articles are of equivalent importance. Like the main following the same layout as the title of
image, the pictures are also of a strange style showing people smoking, in weird colours and playing music the advert.
which the magazine is advertising which isn’t really shown in any of the other pictures.