Semiotic Analysis for the contents page of UK Rock and Roll
This is the contents page. The contents section itself is only located in the top left hand corner of the page, which is simplistic and minimalist to show that this magazine focuses on the bigger picture, literally speaking, as there is a large picture to the right. The contents themselves are in non-serif black italic text. The background for this section is white, therefore the black on white creates a visual contrast and makes it easier for the audience to read.
The title of this section is in bold italic serif font which shows that this title is more important than the rest of the contents. It is underlined to emphasise its importance on the page. Above this is the facebook page link for the magazine, in order to promote exchange and get the audience to react to the magazine in an easier way online, which in turn helps reinforce their brand identity.
Below the contents section is a rectangle that features information for how to subscribe to the magazine and never miss an issue, which serves to help more people subscribe, which in turn gives the magazine (and their publishers, Silverback Publishing) more money.
The majority of this page is the editorial letter, from Johnny Hop, the editor. The writing is in white text which contrasts with the black and also contrasts with the black on white text combination featured on the left hand side of the page. Some of the writing, such as the subheadings (The Rant, The Funny Story) are in red font colour which is also featured on the masthead which is the title of the magazine found on the front cover and at the top of this page. This is the magazine's colour palette which helps to reinforce UK Rock & Roll's brand identity. The picture on this page is of three somewhat older men in suits singing. This reinforces the genre of the magazine, which is Rock and Roll, as these suits are synonymous with vintage Rock & Roll - it reminds the audience what magazine they are reading.
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