Q Double Page Spread

The following is a Double page spread from Q magazine that I will be analysing. The first thing that the reader's notice on the double page spread is the extreme close-up of 50 Cents face. The emphasis on his face draws in attention and lets the readers know that the article will be about him. The page has also been divided into two separate  areas to create a contrast. The pullout quote at the bottom of the page strikes a reaction from the readers as something controversial or bold is usually put to intrigue the readers. In this case, the quote entices the reader to read the article, as they want to discover more about him 'getting shot'. I will be using this convention in my magazine as I feel that giving snippets of the article is an important feature within a double page spread. A Serif font has been used for the headline, which adds a sense of maturity to the magazine as 50 Cent is known to be an older and more established artist.  It is also in a large size to draw in the reader’s attention. His name '50 Cent' has been coloured in green so that it stands out from the other bits of the text. Also, 'hell' has been written in an italic font for effect. This is because the language is informal as it is a form of slang whereas the rest of the headline is in formal language. This makes the headline stand out and gives an insight into the type of language that will be used within the main text. A double column layout has been used so that the page seems balanced in terms of writing and pictures. Overall, there are a variety of conventions that Q's double page spread displays that I will use when designing my magazine.