ELASTE 1980 - 1986

The story of ELASTE is the story of a movement—that of the New Wave generation in West Germany. Founded in 1980 in Hanover, the magazine was a beacon of cultural rebellion and the first glossy indie magazine in the Federal Republic: self-published, it made a statement that straddled the line between pop avant-garde, subversion, and style consciousness. Among those who shaped the magazine’s look and spirit were Jon Savage, Ellen von Unwerth, and Diedrich Diederichsen. Like no other magazine, ELASTE operated at the intersection of music, fashion, and society, featuring headliners such as Warhol, The Rolling Stones, and Kraftwerk. This book by ELASTE editors Thomas Elsner and Michael Reinboth looks back at the pioneering spirit, the minds, and the stories behind the magazine.

German / English