Deconstruction of NME Contents Page

The masthead and the colour scheme are continued on the contents page to maintain house style, continuity and to create a link between the contents page and the front cover. The rule of thirds has been followed, which helps to create a level of verisimilitude which linking back to the front cover. There is an index of all of the bands featured in this issue of the magazine down the left hand side in alphabetical order for the reader’s convenience, to make it easier for a target audience member to locate articles about the particular bands which interest them, and to show that all of these are included, which connotes to the potential buyer that the magazine is good value for money. A large colour picture that has been positioned in the centre of the page shows a memorable moment from this week’s music scene, and the text underneath takes up the centre of the page to keep with the rule of thirds and to anchor meaning to the photograph.
A contents list runs down the right hand side of the page, which has been subcategorized for the convenience of the reader. There is an advert for subscription in a strap line at the base of the page, and the list of additional articles featured in the magazine names take up the remaining dead space at the bottom of the page. The use of the word ‘plus’ here promotes to the audience that the magazine is good value for money, and creates a sense of enigma. It is in a bold, red font which stands out as it has been placed under a block of black text, but still keeps within the main colour scheme.