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Contents Page- Inside This Week

NME took a different spin on this contents page. Instead of stating that it is a contents page, they say 'Inside This Week' this clearly states what is going on in the magazine. The title is written in a black, serif font with the date written in a very small font underneath it.

 NME used their typical tri colour scheme, used a lot in there pages. 7 inset images have been used, all at a similar size, this shows there equal importance. Each image includes text or speech about, or within the article/interview; this shows the reader was is involved.

The majority of the page has been written in a serif font giving it a sophisticated look which contrasts with the front covers and double page spreads usually used in NME. They are usually quite blocky. But this page is a lot more sophisticated and informative. The advertising in bottom left corner is in red, which stands out to the reader. The best articles in the magazine are listed with pictures, where the less important ones are in smaller sized text.

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Contents Page- Kasabian

The page is a tricolour scheme of red, black and white, apart from the box in the bottom left. A yellow text is used here, but this is because it is unrelated to the contents of the magazine and is about advertisements. The NME logo is clearly shown at the top left of the page. 'NME This Week' clearly shows what is in the magazine that week. The band index looks good. First of all the 'band index' text is in a black and bold sans-serif font, making it blocky and powerful to the reader. The red sans-serif text, of which the bands are typed in, really stands out to the reader. The page numbers are in black, making them separate as easier to find when reading the band index. I like the use of the band index, because anyone can come and read about bands they like, without searching the entire magazine.  One main image of Kasabian is used here. This may be because Kasabian are a famous band, making the page just for them. All important aspects of the page, such as Kasabian, band index, logo and sub headings are all in sans-serif text, and in a large font, to stand out to the reader. The red arrow at the bottom of the page also stand out to the reader and makes them change page. Use of white on black text in blocks, shows clearly that it is a subheading.

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Contents Page- Oasis

A tricolour scheme is used. The white, red and black colour scheme illustrates an instant recognition for the entire of the magazine. The main thing that strikes me are the low angle, long shots, which shows the strength of the particular artist. Oasis is a popular well known band which is conveyed through the magazine audience having to look up at the band. The sweaty and guitar images show the raw sense of the band, typical of NME. 'Oasis kicked off their world tour,' the sans-serif black font shows the importance of the band.  'This week' is the title for the contents page. It is shown in a large bold  sans-serif capitalised font. The images and text are placed on to a white background, showing the unisex target audience. It also allows the red to stand out of the page.  A yellow font is used at the bottom of the page. The the yellow introduces excitement and instantly stands out within the page, attracting the readers eye.

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Contents Page- The Courteeners

The Q logo in red and white clearly stands out at the top left of the page. 'Q Contents' clearly shows that it is the contents page. A tricolour scheme is used, red, black and white. A strong theme of rule of thirds is used, so it is attractive to the eye. The features takes up the left 3rd of the page. Features in white is on a red block. This clearly shows that it is a subheading section. The main image takes up  two 3rds of the page. The image is on a high landscape, this shows that the band are superior. The front man is positioned at the front of the other members. He is looking at the lens of the camera, whilst the side members are looking away, which shows they are less important. 'Oasis special!' is written. This shows that Oasis are a famous and popular band and gives excitement and a high expectation to the reader. The issue number and date are clearly in the top left of the magazine, making it easy for the reader to see. The subheadings are in a sans-serif block font, whilst the information is in serif. This shows that the sans-serif text is the most important as it is bold and stands out of the page.

The 'Q Review' is clearly a new section. There are white spaces in between the features and main image, separating it from them.

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Contents Page- James Blunt

The Q logo in red and white clearly stands out at the top left of the page. The issue number is in red, to the left of 'Contents' and the issue date is on the right of 'Contents.' This clearly states the article issue, title and date to the reader. A tricolour scheme is used, red, black and white. A strong theme of rule of thirds is used, so it is attractive to the eye. The features takes up the left 3rd of the page. 'Features' is in a white font on a black blocked background. This clearly shows that it is a subheading section. The main image takes up  two 3rds of the page. As it is close up shot, studio lighting effects have been used. Brightness and contrast were also used. This makes the image more exciting and attractive.  'The Lennon issue!' is written. This shows that it is a main feature in a magazine. Only the name 'Lennon' was used because the full name is not used to overstate him.  The subheadings are in a sans-serif block font, whilst the information is in serif. This shows that the sans-serif text is the most important as it is bold and stands out of the page.