other magazine analysis

This NME magazine is quite similar to the Grazia one in the way it has so much information on the front page. The masthead 'NME' is in red and is all the same size and in capitals which states it's importance. It is outlines in white which makes it look bolder and reflects off the jet black background. The black background represents a slight Gothic look and the band 'The Verve' who is the main focus point on the page, they are also dark as their hair is black and their faces look quite pasty. You cant see any of their bodies just their top half which gives the look an edgy appeal. The subheadings across the page are in either red or white and are all the same size to show equality. The sell line with the other band advertised is slightly off center which makes it more interesting to look at for the reader. All the writing to do with the Verve is blue. The 'V' is in a larger and more scripted font which adds to the Gothic effect where as the 'erve' is in bold and more harsh looking. At the bottom of the page where the plugs about the Klaxons and Radiohead are these are both white and bold and the writing is informing the reader the information about these bands are both red and slightly capitalised. The house style for this magazine is quite unique as the main picture blends into the background slightly but still captures the readers eye. Their is lots of writing but it is all very different which makes the front page look effective and inviting. The magazines information is all about music, new bands, new concerts and gigs so this straight away suggests to the reader that the magazine is aimed at music lovers. Perhaps adults but mainly teenagers.

The BEANO magazine is clearly aimed at younger children probably under the age of 10. The audience know this because of the primary colors used. The bright collection of yellows, blues and reds indicate to the reader that younger children would be more suitable to red this. A main indication of this been a child's magazine is the cartoon image. It is off Dennis the menace and his family. Dennis is getting up to his usual tricks which humours the children and is a reason why they would want the magazine. The image covers the full page and the masthead is right at the top of the page in very big bold writing which makes is simple for the children to read and understand. The magazine is separated into two sections, the title and the image. A subheading is placed on top of the image but still at the top of the page so it doesn't distract the reader from the main focus point, the picture. The heading 'Keeping up with the softies' This is something Dennis would say in the television programme so the audience can relate to this which involves them in whats happening and makes them want to purchase the magazine. Also the writing is slightly cartoon like which links with the picture and it is a very cheap magazine which shows that the magazine wont have any celebrity gossip in like the previous two and that the magazine will all be about Dennis the Menace because they is no other advertisements on the splash.