CONTENTS ANALYSIS

This is an example of the contents page in Q magazine. The Q logo is right at the top of the page to establish the brand along with the issue, October 2008. The main image is of The Courteeners, who don't actually feature on the front cover itself. However, it still fits in with the ideology of the magazine. The Courteeners are a relatively new band and Q focuses on old and new music. Also, the image underneath is of Nick Cave who is quite a classic artist. They have separated the features only in this month's magazine and features that are included every month. This is good for the reader as it establishes what kinds of things are included in the magazine. Also, Q is well known for reviewing lots of material and this is why at the bottom of the page, there is a section dedicated just for review page references.

The cover artist for this edition is Oasis. This is why they have their own column in the features section. This implies that Oasis will be featured a lot in this magazine so if the reader doesn't like them, they will not buy the magazine. Q only give special features to classic artists and Oasis fit the bill, as Q has been a supporter of the band since they started.

The contents page is simple and well set out. It is easy to read and the colour scheme fits in with the magazine's iconography. Red, white and black are very "Q".

I am going to continue the theme of my cover through to my contents, like ‘Q’ magazine use the same red white and black iconography throughout the magazine. By using this idea of a constant colour theme will help to give my magazine an identity.