Contents Page Analysis

Contents page Analysis

The page mainly uses a white background which is similar as the other contents pages of this magazine in other issues. The white background connotates the idea of purity and 'freshness' which suits the magazines theme. Also, the images are all varied in a number of different ways, one of which is the composition. The images all have a different composition, for example the picture of muse is a medium shot showing their whole bodies and showing their dominant stature, while the picture of John Lydon is a medium close up to show off the expression on his face.This makes each image distinguishable from the others making it easier to separate the different stories in the magazine. Also the red headings for the stories matches the style of the Q magazine logo which makes this recognizable as a Q magazine contents page. The use of the colours also hints connotations of the old chart standings available in newspapers and this keeps t the magazines retro but modern theme. The page also uses the same conventions as it usually does, the 'regulars' section is kept separate, the main story is made the biggest and most visible, the masthead is very prominent and visible and the images are all related to the stories they are involved in.

Q is a very large and well respected music magazine and most people trust them to deliver a sound verdict or judgement while a smaller magazine may not be. The fact that Q is so big means that there doesn't have to be much advertising for the magazine on the contents page and on the cover and it also allows the magazine to be recognized easily and know what it is associated with. 

The magazine is aimed at teenagers probably aged around 15-21 because it appeals to their tastes in music while also having the retro and rebellious theme which appeals to them. However the use of older artists can also appeal to older audiences as well because they will want to know their old favorites  are doing now. 

The main artist shown on this contents page is John Lydon and he is presented as a patriotic rebel like what he was in the sixties. This makes the audience think he is still as good as he used to be but he has matured a bit as well.