Analysing a magazine contents page (1)

This contents page is very appealing as it is structured with the text on the right and the main image on the left. Only one main image is used, this is a useful method as too many images are not squashed within one page, and this gives the page a more original, realistic look. The character within the image is postured with his head towards the left of the cover, and is wearing a orange top. The color of his top resembles with the background of the magazine, both red and orange gives it an appealing look.

The contents page is consistent with the front page as both covers mainly include one main character on the page, and both pages contain the color red. The color red has been used consistently throughout the front cover and the contents page. Within both contents and front cover Hip Hop has been represented, the images on both suggest the subject of the magazine. For example on the front cover the character is wearing a hat, looking serious and is standing in a relaxed posture. Similarly on the contents page the character's facial expressions are serious, focussed and he is also holding his face in a relaxed posture. Within both the contents page and the front cover, they both contain characters of the sex male, this portrays how this magazine is aimed towards men/boys. Another similarity is how the characters are both  staring straight into the camera in both (contents page and font cover), this suggests how they want to engage with the reader.

Within the front cover it contains information that the magazine will include such as an "Exclusive Eminem Interview" and "The story of Detroit". This information is purposely advertised on the cover to keep the readers interest and want the reader to read on and buy the magazine. The title on the front cover "HIP HOP CONNECTION" appeals as the publisher has cleverly slanted the "CONNECTION" onto the "P" from "HOP" within the masthead. Also the advertisement of a "Free Cd" above the masthead is a useful method to inform the reader what "new" items the magazine will contain.