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Analysis of Professional Contents pages
Contents
Every magazine has the word contents on the top of the contents page. Along with this is normally the issue number and date of release.
Sub-headings
Each magazine has sub-headings this splits the articles in the magazine into relevant groups which helps the reader find the article they are looking for.
Multiple Images
The contents pages have multiple images on them this shows you some of the other bands in the magazine. Majority of these images use direct address as well.
Captions
Under the photos there is normally a simple caption to explain the image and article.
Columns
The contents pages are split into columns. Normally three but can sometimes be two.
Page numbers
Page numbers can be on or by the pictures to tell where to find the article about that band which a short description of the article.
Page numbers
Page numbers appear in the contents list as well they have the article title next to them they are normally a different colour to the article title and sometimes in a box.
Subscription details
Some magazine have the details on how to subscribe to the magazine on the contents page.
Letter from the editor
Some magazine have a letter from the editor this sometimes includes the editors opinion of this issue or something about the editor them self. Along with the letter there is normally the editors signature and sometimes a smaller image of this issues front cover.
Colour Scheme
The contents page have similar colour schemes to the magazine’s front cover this is to cover the connations of the genre. The colour scheme is complementary. It is normally built of two or three colours.