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Monday 20 December 2010

Music Magazine Double Page Spreads

The first thing that catches the eye on this double page spread is the picture of Florence and the big F layered underneath the writing. The name of the artist is written at the top however it isn't very bold and doesn't draw in attention. The picture of Florence is almost the same as the one on the cover of the magazine, except her body is more to the side. This creates an effect. On the cover, Florence is looking directly at you, drawing and inviting you in to buy and read it. The picture of her on the double page spread is more to the side which creates the effect as though she's moving aside to let you past/in by taking the interview. Also the side she's facing is towards the interview (pointing you to it), so it all merges together well. However in my magazine I want to use different photos from the cover for my double page spread.
The same colours are used (red,white,black/grey) which keeps it simplistic and it isn't too confusing. I also think the big F is effective and they've kept the same font throughout the pages which doesn't make it look messy. It comes across very formal with the font and the layout. They've also used larger letters at the beginning of a new part of the interview. I prefer how the Katy Perry interview is set out as it's easier to read. Florence's interview doesn't appeal to me and looks a lot to read. The colour scheme doesn't help this either as they are dull, plain colours. I think the dull colours used on the big image also make it less appealing and boring in a way. It doesn't give the impression that the interview will be a fun, good read. Also the quote in red comes across to me as grumpy and angry, which makes me infer that the interview will also be like this which completely puts me off reading it. The sentence 'Our heroine had no interest in little chopper' relates to the helicopter that's been put in the image too. Her back is facing the helicopter which links with the fact she has no interest in it. Without reading the article I've inferred that it's about her becoming successful and dominating the world. Therefore the helicopter could represent paparazzi. It could also be creating the same effect as seen in the film 'King Kong' when King Kong is in New York and is facing paparazzi, pressure, hatred when put in the spotlights. Also this could link with her quote. It's in a way, relating her to King Kong through personality e.g. the anger.
Again they have the magazine logo, page number, month issue and the website at the bottom of the page.

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