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Content Page Analysis

An incredible magazine consists of an attractive cover page but that isn't the only element pertinent for the success of a magazine. It's important and more often than not, necessary, that readers are able to navigate their way through the magazine, which is why it's important to have an organised and well designed content page. The content page of a magazine is supposed to guide all readers on the contents of the magazine. 
After a fascinating class on the elements of a content page, I have chosen three content pages of differing themes and styles to analyse:

After spending nights studying these content pages, I feel more confident in my ability to later produce incredible and helpful content pages of my own. It has truly been an educational experience.
I look forward to working on the double spreads. 

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