Kerrang Contents Page Analysis

In this particular contents page, next to the contents title there is an issue number as well as a cover date next to it. The issue number is effective, as it shows the reader that Kerrang! has been around for a long time and gives the impression that it is quite a reputable magazine. The cover date it used to give the impression that the features and the news in the magazine is very much in the present and covers current news. Alongside this, it is implied that perhaps Kerrang! is very much up to date and urgent when presenting the latest news. Also, the contrast of colours on the contents title is effective not only because it stands out against the black backgroud, but also it contributes to the colour scheme and house style of the magazine overall. 

One convention of this contents page that I  considering using in my own, is the 'note from the editor' at the bottom left of the page. This is because typically contents pages don't have a lot of extended writing on them, instead having features listed with small amounts of information. This means that a broader range of content is featured on the page, alongside it contributing to the organisation of the page, making it appear more fluent and professional. Another aspect of this contents page that I have taken inspiration from is the issue number underneath the contents title. This reinforces the magazine's reputation as long running and established, forming connotations of experience and in turn reliability.