analysis of a magazine front cover, contents page and double page spread.

1. Magazine Analysis

2. The dominant image is unconventional because it takes up most of the front cover and covers up half of the logo. An image this large is rare and challenges the conventions of front covers. Classic magazine tagline that is on every issue. Very little wording on the front cover because the image of Bono is dominant. Barcode is conventionally in the bottom corner of the page. Bono is looking at the camera from an angle which is once again unconventional. Footer Bono is such an iconic figure in the music industry that he can take up a whole front cover. If it was someone of lesser stature the image would be smaller.

3. The page uses a really dull grey colour which makes the page look uninspiring. Pete Doherty is the celebrity used on the page. In the image he is holding a carling and looks drunk and scruffy. Straight away this signals what the content of the magazine will be like. Date and issue are at the top. The size of the font used is quite small and insignificant. This might be so that the attention of the reader stays on the image of the celebrity. The colour scheme is very simple and doesn’t stand out on the page. The subdued nature of the magazine is kept throughout. This quote shows the magazine is dealing with some serious issues in the interview. Instantly this shows that there is a specific target audience and it is not suitable for younger people.

4. The spread is full of pictures which breaks down the information and makes it easier for the reader to digest the content. All of the pictures are anchored with a description of the picture itself. Very small article because the spread is focussing on the images. There is a competition which encourages the readers participation. Serif font. The members of the band Mcfly are all dressed in racing attire. This shows that they are out of their comfort zone and doing something that is a one off just for the magazine. The first letter of the article takes up 3 lines to indent the text and Draw the attention to the start of the article The image shows that the band are fun and up for a laugh by taking part in the activity.