mojo contents page analysis

The contents page of 'MOJO' magazine is titled 'MOJO' rather then contents, showing that they are being unique and want to bring out the importance of the name of the magazine to make it rememberable to all readers, as it is also very bold and large. The fact that is isn't titled 'contents' is not a disadvantage as readers are able to make out its a contents page due to the page having the conventions of one, for instance the page numbers.

Under each sub-title is a description of what will be featured in the article. This is very helpful for the readers as they will be more aware of what pages will interest them. However readers prefer images over text as its more visually friendly and attractive, as a result 'MOJO' magazine uses images to give more of an insight into the magazine and this is easier for some readers. Lack of text is also positive as it doesn't give to much away, causing the reader to be curious and want to read more. The arrangement of the images looks as though its done very effortlessly (collage), also causing the audience to be relaxed and cool. The page numbers and text relating to the image is placed with the image which helps the audience as everything is made clear obvious to the reader. The ratio of text compared to images is mostly text, this shows the magazine is more informative. The black and white image indicates the magazine is sleek but also 'old school' and therefore appeals to an audience of a variety of ages.

The layout of the contents is almost like a list, as it is small and places at a slant, which is informal and gives the audience feel more comfortable and relaxed.

All the typical features of a magazine contents page are made clear to an audience, so that the audience understand how to clearly use and enjoy using the magazine. for instance, the page numbers along the left are in bold, to make it more clear for the reader to navigate around the magazine.