Double Page Spread Deconstructions

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On this double page spread extracted from Q magazine, the image is located on the left page and fills the whole page with a headshot of Lana Delrey. The full image represents her importance and relevance to the magazine although keeping it simple by only using one photograph. All the text is located on the right page which allows the image to stand out. There are two columns to the text about information about the model herself. The text page features a drop cap ‘A’ as well as an ‘S’ and a small icon at the bottom of the page to symbolise the rest of the text continuing to the next page. The text does not corporate any other features such as a headline, strapline or subheading. This makes the double spread too simple and possible uninteresting to potential readers/audience.

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Page 1: Double Page Spread Deconstructions

On this double page spread extracted from Q magazine, the image is located on the left page and fills the whole page with a headshot of Lana Delrey. The full image represents her importance and relevance to the magazine although keeping it simple by only using one photograph.

All the text is located on the right page which allows the image to stand out. There are two columns to the text about information about the model herself. The text page features a drop cap ‘A’ as well as an ‘S’ and a small icon at the bottom of the page to symbolise the rest of the text continuing to the next page. The text does not corporate any other features such as a headline, strapline or subheading. This makes the double spread too simple and possible uninteresting to potential readers/audience.

Page 2: Double Page Spread Deconstructions

On this double page spread, the image features Taylor Momsen in a mid-shot photo which covers the left page and the right page a little. This makes the page look appealing to a younger audience. Having the photo typically match the colour scheme of the entire page is an attractive feature to the audience as well.

At the bottom left hand side of the left page there is located a pull quote from her interview featured on the right page. Also, at the top of the right page, there is a masthead which describes Taylor as a ‘Wild Child’ which pulls in younger audiences as the term ‘wild’ is interesting as it associates with rebellions. The strapline under the mast head describes and questions her rebellious side.

In the main text, there is a drop cap ‘D’ which starts the readers reading when they first look at the page. As the text is in the structure of an interview, there are subheadings to title the questions in a different colour to the answers which ensures the questions stand out.

Overall, the page is interesting and can attract a young audience which heightens the chances of the magazines being purchased. This is a good marketing strategy.

Page 3: Double Page Spread Deconstructions

This double page spread features an image which models Carrie Underwood. The photograph is large and clear from a mid-shot and presents a flawless finish which makes the whole page seem simple and elegant which may target a middle-aged audience. The background is a plain grey making the model to stand out with her hair a light golden blond to also match the colour of the masthead.

On the right page the text is located to present the masthead which titles the model and then under it features a subheading which basically explains what the article is about. Above the main text, there is a pull quote which is possibly extracted from an interview. Also, there is a drop letter ‘L’ which draws in the reader to immediately begin to read the article. The text is separated into two neat columns which makes the readers see that the information displayed is not complicated and is straight forward to read for a middle-aged audience attracting more potential buyers.

Also, on the page there are included images of flowers which show the readers her relation to nature which is possibly related to country which is her preferred genre.

Overall, this page presents to readers/audience because the page has simple features which comes across as more grown-up which motivates middle-aged people to purchase the magazine.