Contents Pages of Magazines

1. Analysis of Contents Pages

2. Analysis of Magazine Contents Pages
Contents 1. NME Sept 2009
Dizzee Rascal Edition

3. CONTENTS PAGE ANALYSIS
BANNER AT TOP
This banner at the top has been almost
cut out of the layout to imply the
importance of the page and to let the
reader know what is going on.
DATE
The date on each issue is very important, it
may not seem it but all magazine
companies must put it somewhere.
SUB HEADINGS
The subheadings are in black sections to make
them stand out. This is the main focus of the
contents to inform the reader of what features
are where in the magazine, the red and black
fonts link to the theme of NME.
BRIEF HEADING/SUMMARY OF
CONTENT
Gives extra gossip, interviews, brand new music,
albums and live events, with extra features. These
headings are in bold and the page numbers are easy
to see and tell about from the words as they are in a
powerful red. The page numbers is the most
important part on the magazine, and this layout gives
this part more attention.
NME MASTHEAD (SAME
COLOUR CODE AS FRONT)
This is just the same as the NME masthead
on the front cover, it looks professional if
magazines have a colour theme and similar
fonts running through. It is placed at the top
of the page to tell the reader exactly what is
going to be on this actual page.
MAIN IMAGE
The main image of the rocker chick
standing outside a tour bus connotes
the fact NME is a rock genre music
magazine. She is smiling friendly and
posing with emphasis on the tour bus,
implying again this is a music
magazine.
BAND INDEX
The band index informs the
reader of what bands are
mentioned and where this
information is located. Again, this
font style and colours enforce the
NME colour scheme.
EDITED IMAGE TOURING SPECIAL
The middle section of the contents page
layout is edited to make it look rough and
retro; fitting in with the genre of the
magazine. The corners of this middle rule
of thirds has corners like a suitcase which
again links to the touring of a musician. The
‘touring special’ font is edited, looking
cracked and rough, this could be a relation
to a artists rock music lifestyle.
EDITOR’S NOTE
The editor’s note gives the reader precise
information about what this particular issue
includes, it adds extra insight into this
magazine’s world, and engages the reader on a
higher level. The language is chatty and
informal, to interest the reader from the start.
PREVIOUS/FUTURE EDITIONS OF
NME ARE SHOWN WITH DETAILS
OF WEBSITE/PHONE NUMBER
ETC
This catches the eye of the reader, and sells
the magazine with important offers that are
up for grabs. It gives the website, number
and terms/conditions which are all regular
essentials of a magazine, it is a good part to
add to the contents page as this normally
includes informative text.

4. ANALYSIS OF LAYOUT/DESIGN FEATURES OF CONTENTS PAGE
BAND
INDEX
BANDS
BANDS
BANDS
BANDS
BANDS
BANDS
BANDS
IT ALSO
TELLS
THE
PAGE
NO’S
NEWS SUBHEADING
MAIN IMAGE
RADAR SUBHEADING
REVIEWS SUBHEADING
TOURING SPECIAL WITH EDITORIAL
NOTE
INFORMAL LANGUAGE WITH EXTRA
HELP AND INFORMATION ON
SPECIALS AND FEATURES, EDITOR
MENTIONS SPECIFIC PAGE NUMBERS
LIVE! SUBHEADING
FEATURE SUBHEADING
PLUS SUBHEADING
SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS/
ADVERTISEMENT
NUMBER, EMAIL,
WEBSITE, PRICE PER
ISSUE)
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
APPLIED ARE MENTIONED
MASTHEAD AND WORD CONTENTS –BOLD AT TOP WITH
DATE/ISSUE NUMBER

5. Analysis of Magazine Contents Pages
Contents 2. Spin Aug 2008
Duffy Edition

6. CONTENTS PAGE ANALYSIS
MASTHEAD
The masthead in the left hand corner of this
contents page is the typical SPIN style. This is a
good impression for the reader as they can relate
to previous copies, and an overused logo will
emphasize and match the magazine. Even though
it is hidden slightly by the mini guitar, the
contrasting colours make the masthead stand out,
likewise on the cover. Oddly, there is no title
mentioning this is actually the contents page, but
the reader would be aware of this because of the
list of stories situated down the left hand side of
the page.
MAIN IMAGE
This main image is very prominent, forcing the reader
to look straight at Duffy. It is positioned on the right
side, opposing that of the stories featured. It is
presented powerfully, which gives it more of an edge,
unlike a contents page with none domineering
images. Duffy is wearing black and white similar to
the SPIN colour scheme, contrasting with the
background to have a heavier influence on the
audience. The light effect reflects off her hair making
it brighter, giving it more contemporary and studio
like connotations. The small pink guitar contradicts
the colour scheme on the page and symbolizes her
artistry and the simplicity that this is a music
magazine.
DATE
The date is sneakily placed underneath the
masthead in bold type, even though the shadow
of the dominating main image overlaps onto the
date, it is still seen and still needed.
COLOUR SCHEME
This particular magazine contents page follows
the colour scheme from the front cover all the
way through. It has multiple colours, which are
black, white, red, grey and blue, these colours
interlink together to enforce the professional,
clean and simple genre of this music magazine.
The grey background contrasts the latter of them
to highlight what is significant on the page. There
is a small element of red and this is to convey and
expose the masthead.
QUOTE
There is a medium sized quotation from the chosen
artist in the right hand corner, stating something that
may intrigue the stereotypical reader. It fills up space in
a less forceful manner, and gives insight onto what the
musician may be discussing.
SUBHEADINGS
The subheadings begin with ‘Features’ which is
produced in bold, black harsh font and
underlined in a colour that is consistent
throughout. The subheadings become more
noticeable to the reader as they are vaguely
larger than the text of the stories below, they
are exhibited in black font.
BRIEF
HEADINGS/SUMMARY OF
CONTENTS
There are five important features
mentioned on the contents page, with
no correlating images, only heavily
detailed text to give an insight into the
anecdote. The summaries are
presented in dark grey to compliment
the colour scheme, yet makes them
less obvious in exchange with the
subheadings.
PAGE NUMBERS
The page numbers are edited to match the same
blue as the underline, which is an ongoing decided
colour of this copy, they are displayed largely and
to the left of the format, the blue differentiates
them from the text to make the page more
attractive and to enhance what a contents page is
really for.
EXTRA TEXT
This extra detail in located below the list of features, a highlighted
blue box with white font, conveying further information featured in
the magazine, given more depth to the stories mentioned. The idea
works as it grabs the reader’s attention and overstates what is going
on inside and out.

7. ANALYSIS OF LAYOUT/DESIGN FEATURES OF CONTENTS PAGE
SPIN MASTHEAD
DATE UNDERNEATH
QUOTATION
FROM
DUFFY’S
INTERVIEW,
FEATURED
ARTIST
MAIN IMAGE
FEATURE
SUBHEADING
D’ANGELO SUBHEADING
SMALLER IMAGER
OF CONTRASTING GUITAR
DUFFY SUBHEADING
SPIN INTERVIEW
SUBHEADING
MY BLOODY VALENTINE
SUBHEADING
MENTIONED
PHOTOGRAPHERS AND
PRODUCERS ON COVER,
GIVING EXTRA INFORMATION
BLACK KIDS SUBHEADING

8. Analysis of Magazine Contents Pages
Contents 3. Top of the Pops
The Wanted Edition

9. ANALYSIS OF CONTENTS PAGE 3
BANNER AT THE TOP (INCLUDES
MASTHEAD)
The banner is bright pink, enforcing the colour scheme
right from the cover to here. The feminine, childlike
typography is quite welcoming and sweet, which tells
us the target audience automatically. It is a simpler
way of informing the reader it is the contents page,
just in case they are not aware of this term.
LAYOUT
The layout of this Top of the Pops
copy has such a big impact, for the
targeted aged reader it’s probably
the most important part. It
structures what is going on well,
highlighting the best features in a
busy yet understandable format. The
text boxes and images that are
positioned in certain spaces reflect
that this is a hybrid music magazine
for youngsters.
SUBHEADINGS (TOP OF THE
INDIVIDUAL TEXT BOXES)
This contents page has smaller text boxes
randomly placed across the page to tell the reader
what is going on where. There are five mini
subheadings telling the reader which area to find
this related subjects, separating them is putting
an emphasis upon the target audience, and
showing that this contents page is fun and
friendly, jam packed with information.
COPY OF COVER
On the right hand side is a copy of the
cover, showing relation to the outside and
inside. Arrows are pointing to page
numbers to tell the pre-teen reader where
the information on the front cover is talked
about within the magazine. This is
appropriate for the type of reader, and is a
cool and funky way of relating this to a hip/
pop magazine.
BRIEF HEADINGS/SUMMARY OF
CONTENTS
Within the sections are brief headings informing
the reader of what is presented on each page,
the page numbers are in bold and larger fonts to
get noticed, there isn’t paragraphs or lots of
details as that kind of thing does not suit the
stereotypical audience. There are parts that are
highlighted in yellow, to enhance the girly colour
scheme and to act powerfully if they are
important pieces within this music magazine,
perhaps insight into musical related articles.
UNCONVIENTAL PIECES
This particular contents does not state it is a contents page or contain an editorial, this makes this magazine stand out from competitors. Creating differences from
other music magazine for this age group, it is simpler, defined needs with casual language like ‘mag’ and the heart shaped symbols for love. All these minor details
are recognizable to the reader and helps them to relate and understand to the magazine contents page, all these references are featured throughout. The different
techniques work together to emphasize the target audience and to grab the attention making sure it does not look cheap or too childish. The colour scheme and
fonts such as the swirly writing and hearts enhances the feminine feel and the younger reader.
IMAGES
Considering the target audience, producers have
included more than one image proving that teens
do not want too much over powering writing, but
much rather relations to accessories, other teen
girls, and celebrity boy bands. All these references
incorporate the target audience, and overall chaotic
layout of the contents page. Using singing girls and
pop stars also connotes the fact that this magazine
is not just for gossip, boys and shopping tips but
actually has interviews and news on up-coming
musicians within the pop genre.

10. ANALYSIS OF LAYOUT/DESIGN FEATURES OF CONTENTS PAGE
INSIDE THE MAG…MASTHEAD, BANNER AT THE TOP
TOP OF THE POPS
COVER, PAGE
NUMBERS LOCATE
WHICH ARTICLE IS
WHERE
ONE
DIRECTION
IMAGE
ALL ABOUT
YOU
SUBHEADING
WINS AND
OFFERS
SUBHEADING
CELEB AND
GOSSIP
SUBHEADING
GIVING
HIGHLIGHTED
DETAILS
INCLUDES PAGE
NUMBERS IN
EACH HEADING
WE LOVE
SHOPPING
SUBHEADING
JEWELLERY
AND
HANDBAG
IMAGES
WE LOVE BOYS
SUBHEADING