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Contents page #1 Kerrang

• The contents page has a variety of different images of the various bands featured in the magazine, they are all very expressive and brighten up the page. They allow the reader to see what's story's and articles are in the magazine itself, they are accompanied by they're appropriate text explaining a summary of the bands article and a page number to indicate where the article is located. The images are all of a different style probably reflecting on the bands themselves I.e they're genre and mood. The text used alongside the images uses a simplistic black font with the names of the articles in bold, the page numbers on the other hand are of a bold yellow font inside of a black box making them more visually appealing as they stand out amongst the other text.
• The table of contents is thin and listed as if it were a gig schedule at a concert, they have done this to emulate the grungy musical style that matches the genre of Kerrang. Text here is similar to the extracts amongst the images only is this case the page numbers are merely bold instead of being yellow inside a caption box, the names of  the list header's on the other hand have adapted that formatting. A parallel and individual exception to the text is the subheading at the top of the page as this uses an opposite format, in this case instead of the text being yellow in a black box the colours have been reversed in opposite order.
• In the top left hand corner lies a small version of the magazines cover and alongside that is a brief incite into the magazines history and genre, probably addressing to any first time readers.
• The contents masthead is in plain sight and follows the same formatting as the other key text extracts on the page once again using a simplistic font, underneath the banner is a quote from someone featured in the band meaning that this person is renowned and worthy of having one small phrase to captivate the audience.

Contents page #2 Q magazine

• They're is only one image used on the page which could be common for Q magazine but the image featured is used amongst a black background creating a classic rock themed appearance similar to rock Gods like Hendrix and Gins and roses. The simplicity is effective here as the black background compliments the bizarre white outfit the singer is wearing and highlights an iconic vibe for the singer himself. 
• The contents masthead is in plain view and follows the red and white colour scheme used by Q, the font appears almost stencil like and is eroded slightly to make it seem classic and slightly worn out, The white font colour stands out amongst the red caption box and the black background and its size makes it visually eye-catching.
• The other text extracts on the page follow the colour scheme by having having a basic black font with the subheadings being bold and slightly larger, the background of the columns are white which contrasts well the black background of the image and with the page numbers in a more visible stencil like font in bold red formatting. The columns look simplistic but efficient similar to a timetable, a recurring average vibe that Q magazine goes for.
• As the colour scheme is so basic and mostly consists of monochrome colours this instantly makes any red extracts more visually appealing and highlights they're importance.

Contents page #3 Mix mag

• I have chosen this contents page from 'Mixmag' magazine which is a dance and clubbing magazine.
• It has a simplistic appearance and layout which compliments the chaotic and vibrant image. The page only has 2 images which are used sparingly; the main being the most eye-catching feature on the page itself as it is colourful and exciting, it conveys a party lifestyle or the mass excitement amongst the crowd at a rave. The model image is more mellow and smaller as it only features a women in a some-what assertive stance the images when together could display her cool attitude as a possible DJ against the mass excitement of the crowd.
• The images follow a more feminine colour scheme of the pink, light blue and yellow, however the colour scheme and layout could suggest that it perhaps appears more masculine as its more dark; the white font contrasts with the black background and touch of lime green. The darkness and neon colours could however just be used to project an environment similar to a nightclub which appeals to both males and females.
• The layout is simple and clear with only some features standing out in bold acting as subtitles to direct the reader to certain pages and the header which is in a white stencil-like typography. There is little. writing on the page making it straight to the point and clear to read, the extracts that do feature on the page are brief.