The document summarizes a magazine double-page spread about Jimmy Hendrix. It notes that the spread unusually has most of the text on the left page. It uses various graphical elements like a large colorful drop cap, sidebars with additional information and photos, and a large central photo of Hendrix to guide the reader's eye between the pages. These elements help break up long passages of text and keep readers engaged. The use of the color purple, associated with Hendrix, also helps tie the spread together visually.

2. The eye flow of this particular double spread is unusual because it opts to have a
majority of text on the left side. However the bright colour of the Drop Cap and the
sidebar encourage us to drift to the left page. The use of light colours on the left
page also encourage us to look at it.

3. Commonly in almost every type of magazine Drop caps
are used as a way of starting the article. The drop cap in
Guitar Wold is particularly prominent because it is used to
draw the eye away from the opposite page. The Drop
Cap symbolises the start of the article and if often what
causes the reader to divert their eyes to the article.
Side bars are common in double page
spreads because they make them busier
and add valuable information to the page.
Large text sections are often daunting for
casual readers and wide bars allow for the
large blocks of writing to be broken up. Side
bars also allow for information to be
delivered to the audience without
Slug’s were originally designed so compromising the journalism. Often when
editors could see the section of the magazines have articles on an artist they
magazine that the article was will use the side bar to add additional
intended for. However they are information about the artist or even similar
also used as guides for readers. artists. This particular sidebar features
information about a performance by Jimmy
They can range from small headers
Hendrix and slots alongside a photo. It is
to large logos. almost an explanation for the image
choice. These sidebar also often feature
pictures, such as the album cover here.

4. Pictures in double page spreads are very important for aiding the article and also retaining attention. When being
exposed to large passages of text readers can be inclined to move on. Pictures and colours are used to ensure that
attention is paid to the article. The large image of Hendrix is provocative and also demands attention. As the
readership of guitar World idolize Hendrix because he is seen as a pioneer of the rock rebellion, hence why this large
photo makes the article more interesting. The picture has been placed on the right page, which is usually where the
eyes are drawn to straight away. By having a picture of someone viewed as iconic by a majority of the readership of
the magazine the article instantly becomes more interesting. The prospect of reading about Jimmy Hendrix entices the
audience to look over at the less regarded left page which contains the bulk of the article. Similarly the pictures on the
left page are of a comity who judged Jimmy Hendrix’s best performances, all of them are rock music royalty in their
own right, and therefore by having these big names photographed together it makes the judgment presented in the
article more trustworthy and interesting.
The large picture of
Hendrix, used to draw
attention to the
article.
The sidebar too
is lined with
photos of
Hendrix. All of
this is to keep
the reader fixed
to the page.

5. I like the idea of having an introductory double page to my feature because I feel it really sets up the article. By
putting in an introductory page it symbolises the importance of the artist. With Jimmy Hendrix, because he had such
a massive contribution to the genre he deserves to have a double page simply to introduce him. I particularly like
the graphic style of this double page ad that is something I would like to carry into my own spread. The graphical
approach often makes the article more readable. The more something stands out in a magazine the more
appealing it becomes.

6. The main thing I like about these double pages are their use of
colour. The front cover of the magazine featured a
predominantly purple base and pink kickers. Hendrix himself
was also pictured in a purple jacket. This colour has also been
carried through to the double page itself making it instantly
associated with Hendrix. The connotations for the colour
purple, especially in the era Hendrix performed in, were
significant and so by using it here the magazine is instantly
associating themselves with Hendrix. Hendrix’s clothes are also
light purple and so fit with the scheme. Colour is used very
appropriately to divert the eye across the page, the large ‘D’
drop cap instantly draws the eye to the often lesser used left
page. Similarly the almost trail of pictures guides the eye back
onto the right. I like this drop cap because I feel it clearly sets
about the start of the article. The side bar is also very nice and
subliminal because it is barley noticeable yet very effective in
both moving the eye and conveying information. The
graphical quality of these pages is what I will most try to
emulate.