Double page spread analysis

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This double page spread from Kerrang is on the All American Rejects, a common theme throughout the article is the colours used, the outfit of the band member in the middle matches the pink and red throughout the rest of the article, also the language is colloquial so it allows the readers to familiarise with the band and become more relaxed and at ease when reading the article. Also, there are multiple photos of the band set around the page, this is conventional as it showcases other elements of the band however having the photos in black and white is unconventional yet it still works well as a contrast to bring out the main image more.

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Page 1: Double page spread analysis

This double page spread from Kerrang is on the All American Rejects, a common theme throughout the article is the colours used, the outfit of the band member in the middle matches the pink and red throughout the rest of the article, also the language is colloquial so it allows the readers to familiarise with the band and become more relaxed and at ease when reading the article. Also, there are multiple photos of the band set around the page, this is conventional as it showcases other elements of the band however having the photos in black and white is unconventional yet it still works well as a contrast to bring out the main image more.

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Q magazine has an unconventional way of doing their double page spreads that is unique to them, the design is unlike any other magazine as the drop cap fills the page and only one image is present on the article too, the photo is of Lady Gaga, who is a global superstar and therefore most people will know who she is as she is iconic. The rest of the article is just text and there is a second drop cap further down the page, all of Q magazines double page spreads are like this as it is a recurring thing in their magazines.

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NME’s double page spreads are also unique in the way that the photo is presented, it covers most of the article and takes up one a half of the pages, showing that the image of the band is very important to the readers, also the name of the band is in bold to attract fans of The Vaccines to read the article, but it could also be to attract new fans to find out about them, the colour scheme is recurring of dark and similar colours in the band members and the backgrounds and text, the blue in the text also contrasts well and gives the magazine a vibrant look. NME also has a pull quote in their text which attracts attention to a particular point in the article that may interest the reader.