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