Existing magazine Contents page analysis: Kerrang!

Kerrang! contents page, November 2008

In the top right-hand corner, there is a letter from the editor, this makes readers feel as if they are being spoken to. They feel as if the editor has made this issue just for them, it also tells the reader an informal account of what happened to make the issue, and what is in it.

There is a use of many images of different bands. This is another way to show people what is inside the magazine at a glance, meaning they don't act6ually have to read anything before they can see the man things inside the issue.

The colours of yellow and black are carried througout the page, being used primarily for page numbers and sections of the magazine (e.g. Live Reviews, and Features). By making the page numbers such a bright colour against the contrasting black, they stand out. It means that if people look at the pictures and are interested, they can see the number very easily and turn to that page to read about who they are intersted in. There is one picture that is larger than the rest, this is because this is the band that most people would be interested in, so its easier for them to realise that this band is featured in the magazine.

A quote is used under the header 'Contents' this is by from a guitarist from a very famous band. What he says is quite odd and make intriuge people and make them want to read the article featuring his band.

At the bottom, in the right-hand corner, there is a red box. Immediately, this catches people's eye as it is the only place that red has really been used on the cover. But this box contain information of subscription to the magazine. This means that the colour wil catch people's eye and then they read the box and are more likely to consider subscribing to the magazine.