Magazine Analysis Double Page Spread 3

The double page spread of Q magazine consists of the central image with a small anchorage blurb placed on top of the band. The central image of the band Take That fills the entire page. The style of the image reflects the band perfectly as it suggests a boy band esque persona. Something is happening in every inch of the image therefore the eye is constantly looking for new elements. This keeps the readers attention on the page. The leather jacket and jeans again supports this boy band persona that is often associated with Take That however add the dress code to the peds that 3 of the 5 members are sitting on and an edgier, more mature attitude is suggested which indicates that yes this is a boy band but they've now grown up. The image is obviously a posed one which adds a sense of light-heartiness and humor to the image which again suggest the bands values and ideologies.

In the top left hand corner of the page is a small graphic advertising the 'Q awards' 2010'. This is used as a method of internal advertising within the magazine and promotes an event associated with the magazine itself. The blurb for this story features in the lower left hand corner of the page and is written straight onto the image. This type of positioning of the text is affective as it clearly indicates that the text is about the image. It connects the image and text and also allows the eye to travel from left to right across the image once the story has been read.

unusually for a double-page spread the banner headline is found at the bottom of the image. The reason it is placed here is because Take That as are a recognisable band they do not necessarily need their name written at the bottom. Instead the headline 'The fifth element' indicates this story is about the full reform of the band. They type face used is plain but affective as it is written in black then white. These colours stand out from the background they are on which makes them eye catching. In the lower right hand corner is another graphic advertising the 'Hall of fame' that features within this particular issue of Q. There is no previous mention of such a thing before this page so it acts as a teaser for the magazine and shows what else is to follow from this story.