Farbzüge

It is the year 2015. Photographer Emmett Edelstein took photos of painted trains in Berlin for years. But unlike many local trainspotters who back then often documented pieces in straight station shots, his approach went far beyond that. The object to take photos of were not only pieces, but trains with colour on them: ‘Farbzüge’ (coloured trains). Looking for unique spots to capture trains rolling between the stations and stage the works writers put up on them became his citywide mission as well as new and refreshing atmospheric photos different than the common trainspotting aesthetic.

Ten years ago a limited edition of ‘Farbzüge’ was the first book published by Hitzerot. To celebrate the anniversary the photographer decided to publish a revised version of his premier publication. While a few shots have been replaced with some new photos from the hardcover’s respective years (2012-2015), most of the content stayed the same. Several images are now presented in larger format what makes them even more enjoyable.

The open spine binding publication is filled with amazing photographs presenting some of this era’s top notch train writers in locations spread all across the town. If you missed the original 2015 version now is the time to add this updated classic to your shelf. Do not miss the sequel which came out on the same day featuring shots from the last ten years: ‘Schriftzüge’ (trains with writing on them) by Emmett Edelstein.

Including works from ROY1ST, NOAIM, NAKZ, ROGER, KRIPOE, MOAR, DROW, NERO, BILD, KOTZE, AKUSO, VIPER, SPIDER, HUSKIES, WULFF, KIX, MISERABLES, KIRD, SKEL, BEMAD, BLOK (†), RESKO, SHAKE, TOPSPRAYER™, XZES, LYRIK, BUZZ, REVO, YALT, FIXER, HYDRO, IGID, ZIPIT, ROTZE, CAUSE, RELAX, MAD, ORION, ROCCO, CELO, JAZZ, OUPS, DEAY, PLAK, GONZO, JAREK, JTEK, KARL, ROZER, TRUE and many more.

164 pages, 29,1 x 22,9 cm, raw cardboard hardcover with neon sticker, open spine binding
Language: English and German
Release date: August 2025
ISBN: 978-3-9820295-8-0
Publisher: Hitzerot