This document provides a detailed summary and analysis of a music magazine cover and contents page. Key details include: - The masthead is prominently displayed in bold color at the top right of the cover to stand out. - The main cover image takes up most of the page, suggesting the person is powerful, and their reflection hints at other band members featured inside. - The contents page lists articles through images and page numbers in a simple, easy to read layout. It highlights special features to entice readers. - A double page spread features a large group shot surrounded by people, contradicting the heading which calls them "gentlemen". This hints at a longer feature article.

1. The masthead is located in the top right hand corner and stands out from the rest of the cover due to the bold colour. It has been placed there so as to be seen behind magazines on a magazine stand. The image cover suggests that the person in the main image is powerful as he is taking up most of the page even covering up some of the lettering, also you cannot see his eyes as though he is trying not to be seen or could even be unveiling something that is hidden which leads into the heading as though it is the start of something. In the reflection of his glasses you can see 3 other people, probably band members that could make people want to read to find out who these people involved are. The colour scheme is kept the same with the red and whites from the masthead the same as the headings. The title written in red makes you think that something new could be happening making the reader want to know what this is about. The other headings name a huge range of artists from Adele to Elbow which makes a wider audience more likely to be interested. It uses only his first name implying that he is already well known.

2. The NME logo stands out from the rest of the magazine as it is the only bit that is in colour making it much more noticeable. He looks very relaxed with no emotion on his face as though he isn’t really bothered which is also shown by the fact that he has a cigarette in his mouth at the same time. The main heading seems to be releasing something that is “unknown” which could mean that this special article releases secrets about the band. Which may also be why the guy on the cover is wearing such a big coat which could be to conceal something. It is very simple with only a few headings and most the cover is taken up by the image and a bold and easy to read font has been used. The plus sign makes people think that they are getting extra in this specific magazine than other similar magazines. The main image has been kept within the same colour scheme as the rest of the cover using the blacks and whites and very high contrasts to make everything stand out from each other such as his black hair against his pale face. “ Anniversary Special” makes it seem that this is a special edition of NME with extra features that wouldn’t normally be included.

3. This cover has lots going on with more than one image, lots of different colours, fonts and sizes. This could appeal to more people as there is more to read, there for more of a variety to cover. The colours are all kept within one theme of purples, whites and blacks as well as the red NME logo. This is also the same with Pete Doherty as he is wearing a purple coloured necklace, his skin looks white and his hair black. Competitions that are exclusive have been included so people will want to buy the magazine more as they could have a chance in winning something big for the small price of the magazine. The emotions on his face make him look sad or regretful or even sorry which is mentioned and supports the main heading/quote. The fact that he has no top on and his hair is wet makes him look as though he doesn’t care about things but his face and the headings make it seem like he wants a change. Names of other bands that can be seen in the magazine to get the attention of other fans. He is looking straight into the camera which helps to engage the reader and makes it look as though he is connecting with them.

4. The page is very simple and made easy to read and placed in a simple column so it is easy to find what you may be looking for The masthead is located at the very top of the page to show the brand Special features section to lure readers as they will see something that they like and be more interested to read it. Each article is numbered so readers can find which page something they want to read about is on. There is a main image shown that relates to the front cover showing the main article that features in the magazine The date of the magazine is included in the top right corner The colours are kept within the brands theme that are in the logo and front cover that people will associate with the magazine. A section appears that shows articles and features that are included within ever magazine that stay the same

5. The contents is very simply laid out with a picture that represents or links to the article/feature with a number beside it telling you which page it is found on. This also shows which are the bigger more interesting, important or special articles as they are bigger and more noticeable there for more likely to be read. The less important articles or articles that feature every week are put into a list with a number below so they are easy to find but still laid out neatly and not in the way of anything. Rather than naming it “contents” like most magazines/books and almost everything needing a contents page it has been different by titling it “Inside this week” making it more unique and also so you can see how often a magazine is released. Adverts have been included to make people want to subscribe to the magazine. Quotes from the articles have been added below the images so people know what the article is about and also if they see a quote that interests them they could want to know more about it so carry on reading on the specific page. The colour scheme is a very simple black and white so as to make everything easy to find.

6. Sub-headings have been used to break everything down into sections so it is easy to find what you are looking for. Every band that is mentioned or features in the magazine is listed down the side so people can find who they are looking for. Seems to be aimed at a rock/britpop genre due to the picture of Oasis in the middle. All the text and borders fit in with the memorable red, white and black colours associated and used with NME. A contrasting colour is used to make the advert stand out from the rest of the contents page. A main heading that is lead on from the cover page and introduces with a paragraph the article.

7. The yellow coffee stain coloured photo makes the image look rough which could reflect back on the music and how they want to sound and be seen. The blue continues across from the text to the ribbons across the pages keeping it in the same colour scheme. The text side is written as though it could be seen in a newspaper making it appear much more casual than a formal magazine as it looks to be worn down or old and like there has been no real worry about how formal it looks. The image crosses the separation between the pages which makes there appear to be not so much writing so readers aren’t so likely to get bored.

8. This double page spread is seen to be about a 5 people at the centre of attention, they look very important as they are surrounded by a crowd of people all watching them which shows that they must be the main focus of this article. The image kind of contradicts the heading as in the image they are seen to be rowdy and seem to be wet as though they are sweating from the gig and just generally look unsophisticated where as the heading suggests they are gentlemen which you would think to be the complete opposite. The text covers up part of the image with a huge heading although most of the page is taken by the image which could mean that this is just the beginning with a short introduction to a large article