Here is another example of a contents page taken from the NME magazine. The purpose of a contents page is to give the reader information about what is included inside the magazine and make finding information throughout the magazine easier by using numerical headings with brief descriptions. A contents page needs to be simple and easy to read, it must also function properly. The colour scheme from the front cover remains consistent on the contents page, using the colours red, white and black. It splits it’s contents into sections so the reader can find what they are looking for easily. The subtitles are written in white against a black background. The contents page uses the colour white as the background colour. This is successful in allowing the reader to not be distracted and to keep there attention on the text.

The main image is a picture of Astoria and it is featured in the middle of the page which shows it’s importance and that it’s one of the main features. The main feature: headline is featured underneath the image and it anchors the main image. Also included on the left hand side of the contents page is a Band Index which is for the convenience of the reader and for one off buyers that were interested in the bands featured on the front cover.

At the bottom of the page is a box including subscription information, it uses a black banner which stands out against the white background and appeals to the reader. This may attract the readers into possibly subscribing to the magazine. This communication with the reader is of course creating a personal relationship.