Double Page spread deconstruction

I have carried out some further research into the magazine articles in Harper’s Bazaar that carry on from the front cover. Before the interview, there is a double page spread introducing the celebrity, usually in an artistic and fashionable manner. One A4 side is committed to the magazine title and a short introduction, the other page of A4 commonly shows the celebrity in some form of photo-shoot, perhaps outside or in a studio, and usually heavily styled and specifically posed.

Keira Knightley Double page spread

Layout and Design

-The left hand side of the double page spread consist of a large ‘K’ in a large, black serif font which is the first initial of Kiera’s name, which fills the entirety of white space on the page. The black and white colours also complement the photon the right, which should be the main focus of the double page spread. I wish to use this style of font for my double page spread as it gives the page a creative, yet sophisticated edge which I feel displays the classy image that Harper’s Bazaar aim to convey.
- The small text on the left page introduces the actress/model and writes about her latest role in her new film. It discloses what the interviewer wishes to find out about Kiera Knightley and the main themes of the interview.
- A picture of Keira Knightley has been positioned on the right side of the double page spread. The colours used are fairly vibrant and eye catching, but avoids becoming ‘tacky’ through the use of a darker and plainer colour palette in the background. This appeals to the ‘fashionable and professional' target audience of Harper’s Bazaar who value high fashion photo-shoots, with models wearing the latest trends and designs. 
- The image is anchored with text that informs the reader who’s clothes Keira is wearing and the price, providing an immersive experience where readers can create a similar look through purchasing their own. The text is small and fairly faint, appealing to only those interested in what the actress, and isn’t too bold to distract those that aren’t. 

Double Page Spread Dedication

 

1) This part of the left hand page is dedicated to introducing the celebrity, whether it be their name or a catchy title. In this case it states ‘ A star is reborn’ which creates an enigma in which the reader wants to find out how Jenifer Aniston has recreated herself.
2)The text beneath the title elaborates on the title, stating how Jenifer is re-defining herself as a ‘funny girl’ and likens herself to Barbra Streisand who also plays a huge part in the comedy world.
3)This space is dedicated to text that credits the journalist who interviewed the celebrity and wrote the article and the photographer who took the pictures
4) Almost all the entirety of the right page is filled with an artistic image of the celebrity, for this feature Jenifer Aniston has paid tribute to Barbra Streisand by using a famous phot-shoot of her as inspiration for her own photo-shoot.
5)The right hand corner informs the reader who the clothes and jewellery are made by in the image of Jenifer.