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Twen was a West German magazine that was published from 1959 to 1971, and known for its innovative design and typography.[1][2]

History and profile

Twen was launched in 1959 as a bimonthly magazine[3] and the first issue appeared in April 1959.[4] The founders were Hans A. Nikel and Hans Hermann.[5] However, there is another report citing the founders as Adolf Theobald and Stephen Wolf.[4]

In September 1961, the magazine became a monthly publication.[3] Willy Fleckhaus was Twen's art director throughout its existence.[1][2] Notable photographers included Christa Peters.[6]

Twen was pitched at "people in their twenties, from 15 to 30", thus its name, Twen.[2] It was read in both West and East Germany.[4] The magazine folded with the June 1971 issue.[4]

References

  1. 1 2 "Twen magazine - The Most Influential Magazine of All Times?". Magazine Designing. 26 June 2013. Retrieved 25 April 2017.
  2. 1 2 3 "Twen Magazine: 1959-1970 Many designers will be... | Type Worship: Inspirational Typography & Lettering". Blog.8faces.com. 14 June 2016. Retrieved 25 April 2017.
  3. 1 2 "twen: Big, Bold and Very Black (and White)". SPD. 10 August 2014. Retrieved 25 April 2017.
  4. 1 2 3 4 "Twen". Eins Eins Eins. Retrieved 25 April 2017.
  5. ↑ Timothy Scott Brown (10 October 2013). West Germany and the Global Sixties: The Anti-Authoritarian Revolt, 1962–1978. Cambridge University Press. p. 126. ISBN 978-1-107-02255-3.
  6. ↑ "Christa Peters". Stadtmuseum Povelturm, Nordhorn. Retrieved 25 April 2017.
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