NME contents, November 2008
The main focus of this page, is the two pictures that are in the middle of the page. Underneath these images is a little article; this is very unconventional of a contents page, but the fact that it is different may lead people to want to read the article more.
The contents page as a whole, is very simple, with a round, clear font. The main colours are black and red, with yellow as an accent colour. The use of yellow as an accent colour is similar to the Kerrang!, the brightness of the colour is used again here to make things stand out more and catch the reader's eyes. Also, like Kerrang! there is a box which details how people can subscribe to the magazine. By having this information on the contents page which is very near the front, people are more likely to see it and read it, and perhaps, in turn, subscribe to this publication.
At the top, the bold, red, iconic NME logo is placed. By doing this, it reinforces what magazine it is. NME is a very well-known prestigious British music magazine, the fact that it has been around for years, and many people know of it, could make someone want to buy/read it more as it has been tried and tested. Also, it is placed on a thick, black banner, smaller versions of this to separate News from Features and so on. This gives another sense of continuity throughout the page.
On the left-hand side of the page, there is a list of bands and which page in the magazine these bands will be featured. This information is printed in red, whereas the rest of the contents (which is placed in order of what type of features it is) are printed in black ink. By doing this, the red and black contrast, and make each one look completely different from the other, showing their difference in information. By putting down only the bands, people can look through, spot their favourite band and go to that page straight away, regardless of what the article is about.
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