NME Contents Page Analysis

The contents of NME shows the features of this issue, and the contents that features in every issue. The layout is significant on this page, as each of the main articles has an image, page number, title and sub-title, to outline what the article is about and how the reader can locate the it. The centre image shows a picture from the NME awards 2010, which suggest that this will be the main feature of this issue of the magazine. It also has the same pug on the image, as is shown on the front cover, in the top right corner. This is significant as it links the cover page to the contents page, making it easier for the reader to navigate themselves around the magazine. The font of the title "Shockwaves NME Awards 2011 - nominations revealed" is black, bold, italic and calligraphic. This is dissimilar to the other fonts used on the page, which makes it stand, however contradicts the house style of using similar or the same fonts. On the contrary, some may say that this adds a range visual-dynamically, and also highlights that this is the main feature, as it is different to the other features.
The contents page doesn't show continuity in colour scheme from the front page through to the contents page, however the house style is present from issue to issue, in that none of the issues have similar contents and cover pages. The NME contents, is eye catching with a range of colours and images, so in effect doesn't need to meet the colour scheme that is present on each of the cover pages.
The features of the magazine are split up by lines, showing that each section is a different article. The page has a "Plus" section that shows the features that occur in each issue, yet with new news items included. The features include: On repeat/ upfront/ versus/ radar/ features/ albums/ live/ gig guide/ this week in/ crossword/ fan mail/ braincells. The layout of this section is clear so the reader can locate the pages they want to read easier, and the page numbers are listed above the page name.
All of the page numbers are listed clearly for the reader to identify them, they're black bold and against a white background. This allows the contents page to meet the purpose it's set out to do, and the pages can be found simply, which in turn gives a good effect on the reader.
This page also has a pug, advertising a subscription to NME magazine. This is effective as it is clearly noticeable for the reader, so they may choose to subscribe to the magazine. This is free advertising for the magazine and a good placement as all readers will look at the contents page. It is also on a contrasting background, so it stands out and is obvious.