The image on the contents page of XXL magazine effectively features two well-known rappers, 50 Cent and Soulja Boy, looking directly at the reader to make them feel important. 50 Cent is larger but placed behind Soulja Boy, possibly signifying his comeback or re-launch being promoted by XXL. The consistent colors used on the contents page and front cover demonstrate the magazine's simple, unified design.

1. Contents page
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2. The image used is very effective because it XXL
links in with ‘the A-side’ as the two rappers
are placed side by side. Also the image
includes two well known rappers of today The colours used for the contents page are
(50 CENT and Soulja Boy) and they are both the same as the colours used for the front
looking directly at the reader (mode of cover. This again shows how simple and
address) which makes the reader feel consistent XXL magazine are.
important as not one but two rappers are
looking directly at them and paying attention.
The fact that 50 CENT is bigger than Soulja
Boy yet is at the back having to turn around
to look at the reader could mean that he is
coming back and isn’t afraid to show his face
anymore, which means that XXL could be
showing the re-launch of 50 CENT.
Has significance importance as its telling
to readers to read on, its almost like a
command.