Twen Explained

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.

In September 1961, the magazine became a monthly publication.[3] Willy Fleckhaus was Twens 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]

Notes and References

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