Double page spreads.

I will now look at double page spreads to determine the typical conventions of these. The one above is taken from NME magazine and features the band MGMT.

This double page uses a large image that takes up most of the space. The picture is a simple one of two men sat in a hotel room. The setting is plain, with dull coloured walls and a lamp lighting the room, and the figures featured look quite moody and troubled. This would interest the audience as they may wonder why the band are placed in such a setting. One of them makes eye contact with the audience which intrigues them into reading the article positioned down the right hand side. On top of the image is placed a quote from the text which is another feature used to intrigue the audience into reading the full article.

The title text is positioned on the left side of the page in a large, white font. The band name is cleverly included, each letter coloured red to be easily recognised by the audience.

This is a recent double page spread from Q magazine, focusing on the return of the rock band U2.

The image, which is taken from a low angle causing the band to look dominant, takes up the full double page and features all four band members stood in a line, each one looking directly at the audience to engage their attention. Behind them are an array of bright lights which are eye catching and enhance the fact that the bands return is something special.

The text 'Did you miss us?' is placed over the image in the red font which is a knowable feature of the band and so becomes easily recognisable to their fans. Smaller text is positioned underneath this which is introducing the band and members and informing the reader of what to expect over the next few double pages which also feature U2.