The contents page as well as the front cover of Classic Pop focuses on creating feelings of nostalgia within the reader, this is a consistent theme in each issue and is achieved through the use of colours, photos and fonts used. In this edition the range of fonts present a retro appearance, in particular the bold style used in 'Contents' which looks like it would have been popular several decades ago. Also the prominent sepia tones seen in the top right hand image of David Bowie demonstrate a flashback type atmosphere. The contents page is a visually effective continuation of a sentimental and evocative ambience. In contrast, Classic Pop's twitter and Facebook pages are advertised besides the sub categories and sub lines, encouraging fans to interact with the magazine through various forms of social networking media. This in a way could be considered as convergent media. Bowie's red jacket coordinates with the music magazine's logo, indicating that his article is featured and therefore significant. As a reader you are automatically drawn to that page due to the way it has been shown on the contents page. The sub categories seem to be tightly crowded and consist of very small writing, because Classic Pop is aimed at an older audience this is acceptable and ceases from taking away its appeal, possibly unlike a teenage audience who demand shorter, punchier sub lines.
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