The document describes the key features of a double page magazine spread, including a title formatted in two colors that acts as a pull quote, a larger "kicker" introducing the article below the title, a main background image of the article's subject, additional smaller related images, body text in columns with a larger dropped first letter, short captions for the images, a sidebar with extra related information, and a header labeling the article type and boasting exclusive details to entice readers.

1. Features of a Double Page Spread
Title/Pull
Quote:
The title to this
double page also
acts as a pull
quote, since it is
a quote from the
band. It is in a
bold, artistic font
which matches
the house style
of the page. It is
formatted in two
colours, the more
important part in
white, which
gives the reader
information about
who the article is
about. The title is
askew, making
the page look
more artistic and
interesting.

2. Features of a Double Page Spread
Kicker:
This acts as
an
introduction
to the article,
attracting
readers. It is
larger than
the body
text, and can
be found
underneath
the title. The
title of the
band is in a
bold font, in
order to
make it
stand out
and make
the reader
certain that
the article is
about them.

3. Features of a Double Page Spread
Main Image:
there is usually
one main image,
and is frequently
used as a
background for
the page. The
image used on
this example is
of the lead
singer from the
band the article
is based on. It is
also edited to
have a black
and white/sepia
effect. I like this,
because it sets
the mood for the
page.

4. Features of a Double Page Spread
Secondary
Images:
Double page
spreads also
typically feature
extra images,
which are
smaller but still
relate to the
article. In this
example, there
are three
secondary
images of the
band. All the
images are
edited in the
same way as
the main
image, keeping
the house style
constant.

5. Features of a Double Page Spread
Body Text:
The main story
of the page is
usually written in
a small font and
is formatted into
columns. The
amount of text is
dependent on
the magazine
and its target
audience; Q has
an older
audience, so it’s
articles have
more detailed
writing. The
body text usually
consists of an
interview or an
article about a
band/artist.

6. Features of a Double Page Spread
Drop Cap:
The first letter of
the article is
usually
formatted
differently to the
rest of the body
text. Generally it
is much larger
and a different
colour. This
indicates the
start of the
article and
makes it look
more attractive
and stylish.

7. Features of a Double Page Spread
Caption:
The images on a
double page
spread usually
feature a short
caption,
explaining them.
This caption is
very small and
almost
unnoticeable,
since it is less
important.

8. Features of a Double Page Spread
Side Bar:
Many double
page spreads,
like this one,
feature a sidebar
or box which
features extra
information which
isn’t covered in
the article, but is
related. For
example, in this
examples case,
the sidebar
features a
description of
some of the
upcoming tracks
by My Chemical
Romance. This
makes the page
more interesting
and attracts the
reader.

9. Features of a Double Page Spread
Header:
An additional
feature many
double page
spreads feature
is a header,
which tells the
reader what type
of article it is.
For example,
this header
advertises the
story as ‘News’
as well as
boasting it is a
‘World
Exclusive!’ This
is done to attract
people to read
the story.