Content Page Analysis

Features

Page Title

Anchoring Images Letter from the editor

Magazine Credits

Puff

Header/Footer

Content SectionPromotion

CONTENT PAGE OF EMPIRE MAGAZINE

The content page of a magazine holds great importance as it is a qualitative and quantitative.By doing content page analysis evaluation research is done and different texts are studied.A more clear understanding is made by analysing the pages closely. 

The title is ‘Contents’ it is clear and easy to see as it is red and bold and also it is the largest text on the whole page.The red on the top of the black and white background follows on the theme from the front cover of the magazine.

The date is provided on the content page it is a common convention,basically to know when the magazine came or to which month it belongs to.

The name of the magazine is also given on the content page to make a continuation flow meaning dose not breaks the readers interest hence creating brand loyalty.

The color scheme used in the background is very minimalistic white and black.This makes the magazine look more simple and eye catching as the font color is red which makes the magazine outstand.

Using an anchoring image of the Anne Hathaway would persuade the potential customers to buy the magazine.The look on the woman is stern as if she if she is about to embark something on something great.The costume and the chained hands gives the reader a thought of crime and action.

A range of different sub headings throughout link to what is going to be given inside the magazine and also next to the bold sub headings the numbers are printed so that the reader can easily navigate through the magazine.A brief introduction is also provided under the sub headings so more interest is developed for the reader.

The content page of a GQ sports magazine

The content page of the GQ sports magazine includes the issue date. To make the customer aware of to which month the magazine belongs to.The font used is bold and uppercase letters are used to make it more clear.Large font is usually used for catching buyers attention.

The color scheme used is simple as it is a sports magazine light colors would look more decent.The plain white background helps the other fonts and picture to stand out.

This content page is not much complicated as it divided in two sections,it is not cluttered but easy to read,page numbers are also added and understandable whilst being attractive at the same time.It has a simple title with a basic listing down of subheadings on the left hand side.Different names of famous sportsmen and the famous news of world records which would become eye catching for the interested people in sports.

Another example of the same magazine is given by giving a highlight of the same magazine cover with a well known sports men.

A letter from the editor is given to build more interest for the readers as they are keen to know what the editor is conveying.

The contributors play a vital role by giving their opinion and what their interests are.More value is added to the magazine as famous notes are written by well known people.

The picture of the sports man is given while practicing a sport.It is also a way of promoting the sport or the particular game he is playing.A 3d effect is also given by the splash of the water hitting the boat.

The content page of Q magazine

The title of the magazine starts with the magazine name It is a music magazine referring to the types of music.The main page title is bold and convenient enough for the reader to identify what the page is about.The black color used on the light background is standing out.

The issue date is given to keep the record of the month the magazine was issued.So that an effective record is kept.A fairly plain background gives a more professional look.

The picture of James Blunt takes up the majority of the place of the content page.Using a well known celebrity would add value to the page.The right side of the pictures seems to be cut off by the text leaving a flat edge.An eye contact is being made by the singer to the respected audience conveying some sort of message.

A puff is used to show the reader how to navigate through the magazine these types of puffs are usually used for the promotion of the magazine or also to add value.

In the features section articles of different celebrities are given to build buyers interest.The page numbers are also included so that the navigation becomes easy through the magazine.Lower and upper case letters are used for the font.The font is clear and simple so it is easily read.A separate section of features is always given on the page separately hence adding more value.

Another separate column is added for the basic things added in the magazine to develop a continuation of the magazine.This would be plus point for the targeted buyers, as a recap is given

A footer is given to provide the basic information about the magazine adding value to the magazine by fitting in more professional features.

DOUBLE SPREAD PAGE ANALYSIS

Features

Caption

Red Square

Drop Cap Main Content

Section/Strap line

Header/Footer

LinesHorizontal or vertical

Introducing Text

Pull Quote

Boxed writing Anchoring Images

Double spread page of Fiercely Creative magazine

The title of the article is the largest text on the whole page.The font is bold and white color is used for the caption whereas the background is purple and gray which makes a great color combination.Uppercase letters are used for the caption.

A catchy line is given on the page to divert customers to buy the magazine.Uppercase letters are used so it becomes easy for the buyers to read and also to persuade to buy the magazine.

A descriptive line is given to entice the buyer and to know what content is available in the magazine.As in this page the line is written by Gail Mitchell a well known person would force the fans of the celebrity to buy the magazine.Again upper case letters are used so it becomes easy to catch customers attention.

Different color tones are used,from the top the page has light colors and as it comes to the bottom of the page the tone becomes darker.Using 2 shades of purple would give a more effective look.

This horizontal line is placed in the center as a separator of the two pages.

The model used for the double spread page is a famous celebrity making a direct eye contact with the respected buyers.The makeup and the costume of the celebrity gives a professional look.Close up of the model is taken.

The drop cap is given in the first three words of the article,to mark the starting telling the new beginning of the article.

Double spread page of the magazine Rolling Stones

Double spread page of the magazine Rolling Stone contains a bold title of the article with uppercase letters.The caption is placed on the corner of the left hand side.The writing style can easily divert attention of the potential reader.

A descriptive line is usually provided on the double spread page for introducing what the page is about as in this page it say that ‘Women who rock 2012’

Introducing line of the page said by a well known person David Browne these types of features add value and also helps to motivate the potential buyers as the readers do get influence by the role models they follow.

This ‘I’ is the drop cap of the page marking the beginning of the article.

The color scheme of the magazine varies as the background is lighter toner so that the anchoring black and white image stands out.

Website is given so the readers can easily communicate with the magazine editor

Adele being a well known celebrity is used as the main image.The expression of the model gives a warm feel hence attracting the potential buyers.The black and white image on the page outstands on the whole page as the background used is lighter in tone,giving a professional look.Moreover the model is not making a direct control rather she is pointing towards something.

Double spread page of the magazine

The large picture of Lady Gaga can be clearly seen by the audience she has a great significance amongst the people.She is covering half of the page.The photo has been edited in grayish tone giving a classy look and old.The color scheme is made up of 3 colors black,white and red.It can also be said that the picture of the celebrity is sexual mainly attracts male eye.

The large letter ‘L’ covers the other half of the page.Representing the name of the celebrity mentioned above on the right hand side cover and the color anchors magazines logo and the way it is presented meaning the style.

There are two drop caps in this article first one is placed on the left hand side marking the beginning of the article the second drop cap is used on the right hand side distinguishing it from the previous article more over starting a new beginning .

The name of the artists is given on the top of the page.The font varies as the word lady is given in lower case whereas the word Gaga is presented in upper case standing out to the readers.

The issue date is given at the bottom of the page which is not easily visible to the reader

Website is also given to socialize in a more specialized way giving a professional look to the page hence more value is added to the page.