Analysis of NME double page spread.

As I have followed the same style as NME, before going ahead with the plan of my double page spread I decided to analyse one of NME's double page spreads for some inspiration.

On the left hand side of the spread is a large picture of the band the spread features. The whole band is included within the shot but one member is standing out prodiminantly and makes you presume he is the lead singer. The main focus on the image allows the audience to establish who the band is visually but also allows them to not be overwhelmed by the amount of writing. The text and the images being separated presents a neatness to the page and it appears inviting.

The page on the right hand side is the main heading which largely presents the band name. This attracts the reader first and along with the main image is attractive to any reader who is a fan of this band and prompts them to read on. Beneath the main heading is a sub heading which nicely introduces the main article. A noticable code and convention of a double page spread is to have a large, bold letter at the beginning of the main text. This allows the reader to identify exactly where to start reading and is also attractive visually rather than chunks of text in the same size and font.

There is a small image in the bottom, right hand corner which once again, breaks up the masses of text and also is visually pleasing. Along with the image is a quote from the band in the spread and this is something that could draw a reader into reading an article, especially if it is an intruiging or funny quote. These are all points I will take into consideration when planning and completing my double page spread.