Kerrang contents page

Kerrang contents page

At the top of this page the title "Contents" this is in a big bold font. It is in a black box with bright yellow font. This will make it stand out more on the page and make it more noticeable to the reader, and evidently clear to show you what the page is about. With a small font there is a line underneath showing the issue number and cover date, this is used to remind the reader of the issue of the magazine, even though it has been printed on the front over as well.

With many magazines they use the section were the editor writes a quick note, this is located in the top right hand corner. This is next to a picture of the front cover. The editors quick note has language that is chatty and quite informal, with the quote "We Heart Biffy Clyro" these are using taboo words here. This is effective because it can relate to the target audience and it can offer a more personal approach to the reader as hey then feel that they can connect and relate to how the editor is writing.

The contents page is there to inform the reader of what's going to be included, by using text and also images. On the right hand side of the page there is a long column that shows the highlights of this issues's magazine. With small sub-headings used these are shown in bright yellow font.
This is to show the importance of the sub-headings being used and dividing the page up so it is easier for the readers to navigate around the page. This is an important part of the contents page, as readers dotn want to waste valuable readin time in finding the specific article they want to read. therefore the way they are divinding it up they are getting rid of any confusion.
In the bottom right hand corner of the page, there is a red box highlighting to the reader that they can get "K delivered to their door" underneath this phrase is a number for the readers to suscribe to this offer. The reason they have used the bright red is to attract the readers to read and to sign up for this offer.