Double Page Spread Analysis (NME)

 

The main image takes over the whole of the second page; the pose is very masculine and strong and the clothing matches. The use of colour matches the house colours of Q magazine. However on this page there is very little use of red writing, so the red of her shirt stands out. She is looking directly into the camera; this shows she has power over the audience. The camera is at eye-level so the reader feels like they can relate to her.

The use of font in the quote shows attitude and a masculine side to Lily Allen, which is the view that the magazine is trying to get across, that she is a strong independent woman. This font is used often in blackmail and other illegal activities, and lack identity.

In the introduction to the interview ‘Lily Allen is in bold and red, this captures the attention of the reader and easily shows who the interview is off, if the reader was uncertain.

The interview is in blocks, which makes it look formal and informative. There is not much writing, which will attract a both a male and female audience. As the magazine attracts both males and females, this is an advantage.

The page layout fit into the rule of 2/3. This magazine double page spread follows the conventions of magazines, as the writing is on the left hand side, with the bottom right hand corner with no important information in, as this s the last place people look on a page.