228 pages Edited by Emmet Edelstein 23 x 29 cm Language: English and German Paperback Publisher: Hitzerot 2025
Schriftzüge is the long-awaited sequel to Emmett Edelstein’s celebrated Farbzüge (2015), reissued on the 10th anniversary of Hitzerot. While the first volume became a cult classic for its expansive view of Berlin’s painted trains, this new book shifts the focus: instead of endless hours chasing rare spots, Edelstein presents a more intimate and refined perspective, capturing the essence of graffiti on the city’s S-Bahn with unique, high-quality shots.
Across 228 pages, Schriftzüge showcases recent standout works from some of the most influential names in the scene: PEPS, KRIPOE’s long-awaited return to trains post-Covid, and timeless burners by BUZZ, MAD79, ROGER, and many more. Rather than scrolling through the endless flood of social media, the book offers a carefully curated alternative: large-scale images presented in a clean, minimalist layout that emphasizes the power of each piece.
As in Farbzüge, the photographs are arranged according to the time of day they were taken, creating the sensation of moving from dawn to night in a single journey. Featuring works by HUSKIES, DIAMONDS, VIPER, NOAIM, MISERABLES, VITUS, TAPS, OSGEMEOS, ALIAS, BUS126, SHARK, EXOT, ZELDA, AKIM, REVO, and many more, Schriftzüge is both a continuation and a new chapter: a vivid testament to the evolution of Berlin train graffiti over the past decade.
