Contents Page Analysis Four

Contents Page Analysis Four: NME

This contents page is in a blocky format, but the look and feel of the page is a lot messier and informal than the other contents pages I have analysed. The larger titles against the red boxes stand out to the reader and make it clear that they are the most important articles- the ones the reader should be looking for. The chart list on the right side makes it obvious that NME prioritises its readers- they put the music that they want their audience to listen to on the very first page. The strip and the bottom with editors names on it also suggest that the magazine values its staff- this is a very alternative trait as most mainstream magazines would overlook its staff in favour of the artists, but by not doing this, NME is rebelling against the codes and conventions of music magazines.

      I like the way that the contents page is set out- in three columns, because it reflects the layout of an article and looks quite organised but maintains an informal, messy style. I also like the pictures off to the side of the article titles and page numbers, and I think I'll use this idea in my own music magazine.