Contents Analysis

Kerrang contents one

The contents page of Kerrang magazine has a range of pictures to show you what is coming up in the magazine all with a little quote to encourage you to read on. The colour scheme is black, yellow and white. This makes everything stand out and it relates to the readers and the genre of music. There are the traditional lists at the bottom with reversed-out text for the heading. The reversed out text is yellow on a black back ground and this makes it stand out. There are a few fillers on the page in the bottom right hand corner and top left hand corner these are small adverts that fill up any spaces left in that page. The main image is bigger that all the other images this makes it stand out. The main image relates to the main article in that magazine. The page number and article title are a lot smaller than the picture so they don't distract the reader but they are there so that the reader knows what page to go to. There is a pull out quote at the top of the page this is from an article in the magazine and makes the reader want to read on. There are drop shadows on all of the pictures and this makes them look like they are coming off the page this helps to grab the readers attention and makes them look more dramatic. The intro at side of the page from the editor has drop capitals at the beginning to emphasise the first couple of words. Also in small sideways writing on the side of the page there is the photo credit text that identifies that photographer. There are little reversed out text subheadings that split up the contents of the magazine. It is in different sections to show things such as the stuff they have every week and the stuff that is new.

NME Contents two

The first thing that you see when you look at the NME contents page is the NME logo this gives you a constant reminder of what you are reading and keeps the brand in your head. The contents page is clear and presentable because of the use of subheadings which keep all of the things in the right places. Also the Bold font makes sure that everything catches your eye and you don't miss anything out. The large image makes the reader want to know what is going on with those people and attracts there attention and curiosity. Also it is very clear that it is targeted at those who like rock music as the list of bands down the side are all mainstream rock bands such as "oasis" and "arctic monkeys".The list of bands could also persuade the reader to buy the magazine as there could be a feature on there favourite band. The contents page includes a taster article which gives the buyer an in site into what they would find inside the magazine which encourages them to buy it. The fillers in the magazine include adverts for subscribing to the magazine which is a way for them to advertise there product.