Stories
A curated way into the archive with stable reading pages, original scans, and clear routes through the issues.
By word count
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"In the beginning, there was the master plan! We ran around like apostles. From club to club until people realized we were serious.
1,034 words 24-25 Pages 2 scans -
“Guys, tonight I really want to party! ” my drunken vocal cords blared. After much alcohol and card games, we dragged ourselves out of the house and onto the street.
609 words 33 Page 1 scans -
Christian Rothenhagen, also known as deerBLN, a Berlin local patriot with a penchant for the conceptual.
602 words 22-23 Pages 2 scans -
Flickering air on the horizon. Summer sun. Cooling wind.
563 words 56 Page 1 scans -
M visits a young man, dressed as a yellow Power Ranger, who is withdrawn and unresponsive. The apartment is bare, reflecting the young man's emotional state. M tries to communicate, but the Power Ranger remains silent, prompting M to reflect on the situation.
430 words 66 Page 1 scans -
I got so wasted before playing that during my set, I kept asking myself which of the two turntables was actually playing and why? But I only made that mistake once. Well, at least I had fun.
401 words 26-27 Pages 2 scans -
What would the world be without science fiction? The right hemisphere of the brain loves personal profiles, MySpace, Facebook, and all the new connectivity. Imagine you're sitting in a park, checking your phone to see who's around you.
365 words 12 Page 1 scans -
I already had allegedly meaningful things in my employee existence, but somehow it wasn't for me.
313 words 36 Page 1 scans -
The Farbreiz event concept is simple. Everything is color; each event is new. Everything is always new: the drinks, the visuals, the make-up stand, the colored shot at the entrance, and even the guests' clothing.
298 words 35 Page 1 scans -
The young, growing party community in Berlin is interesting, even if the older generation always grumbles and reacts arrogantly. But it's the Berlin old-timers who go to the big names, or very young people who have just moved here and only know the big names. Even if many make fun of the young scene in Berlin, these are actually the people who don't care about names and come for a good party: sheep in the meadow – no matter who's playing.
282 words 38 Page 1 scans -
Why am I sitting here writing an article for a magazine? To answer that, I have to go back to the very beginning, to the moment techno started to wrap me around its finger. But what happened that made me find a symbiosis of two pieces of music so fascinating and incredibly exciting?
272 words 32 Page 1 scans -
There is probably no other music genre that releases more new music weekly than techno. With such an oversupply, it's not always easy to find what you're looking for. Often, you don't even know what you're looking for!
255 words 32 Page 1 scans -
really loves to photograph. Damn, he's a photographer. That's his life.
234 words 50-55 Pages 6 scans -
How and where should we even begin? Perhaps with the story of the grandma in front of Berghain? Or the one about the striking disco balls, the rats' perspective, the jungle in the subway station, these animals called "Atzen," or maybe about the secret, state-planned techno dance lessons from fourth grade onwards to improve life energy?
221 words 60 Page 1 scans -
Esmod Fashion meets professional photographer at Blumen-Sühr's basement.
214 words 58 Page 1 scans -
Welcome to the first issue of proud magazine! We are your weapon in the urban jungle. We are the cold sweat on your brow, the predator's breath on your neck.
171 words 6 Page 1 scans -
An evening excursion is a fine thing. When it involves hot women in avant-garde latex couture lingerie and swimwear collections, it's enough to simply embrace the sweet existence. The proud editorial team found themselves joyfully celebrating in a lovingly designed S-Bahn arch, amidst endless rows of bikinis.
165 words 21 Page 1 scans -
The Ballhaus-Theater in Naunynstraße has been brought back to life after many years. No longer just a play every three months that no one hears about. Just recently, the video shoot for rapper Ceza from Fatih Akin's “Crossing the Bridge” took place there.
158 words 18 Page 1 scans -
SATURDAY January 17th PHB-CLUB [Landsberger Allee 54]
148 words 62 Page 1 scans -
Your magazine is totally bad, silly, and uninteresting. You can't do anything at all and are so ugly that you'll never achieve anything. And what's with this ugly gay pink for your logo?
146 words 10 Page 1 scans -
After deciding to switch to TRAKTOR SCRATCH, sleep is over. Between pangs of conscience about what other DJs might think, whether I'll still get into DJ heaven, and total fascination, the nocturnal hours fly by. Gone are the doubts – they can go to hell – the decision is made: In the future, it will probably be more digital music.
143 words 14 Page 1 scans -
Bulgarian dance night with loud noise and much hurrah
140 words 16 Page 1 scans -
It really looks like what it is. And no, we're not giving away an MP3 CD with timecode beeps. True and true.
135 words 48 Page 1 scans -
Finally – the new video magazine for the excess generation.
126 words 17 Page 1 scans -
Hi proud, Last night I secretly caught my girlfriend masturbating. I found it quite exciting because she never does that and always told me she wasn't into it. But when I confronted her about how hot I found it, she told me my mother had explained to her how it works best.
118 words 10 Page 1 scans -
Something truly grand is emerging here – endless potential. It's so incredibly good that it's even receiving funding, including from proud. This space will house halls for art, artists, and artworks, along with over 100 studios and sound stages.
103 words 12 Page 1 scans -
Absolutely correct. The brand that has been adorning buses in Berlin for some time now. With its headquarters in Berlin, nine stores were immediately launched.
91 words 48 Page 1 scans -
But most of you, unfortunately, will have to stay outside. But that's not so bad. It's not cold, after all.
88 words 11 Page 1 scans -
Dear proud, I have been living in Berlin for several years now and I have dated over 200 models. Damn, now I forgot what I actually wanted to say. Woohoo!
83 words 10 Page 1 scans -
It's hard. It's made of plastic. 20 centimeters of pure bliss.
82 words 13 Page 1 scans -
This "wardrobe" feature presents a selection of fashion items, from daring latex couture swimsuits and a sophisticated satin kimono to a classic tennis dress and trendy mini-skirts. It also provides a handy guide to where these pieces can be found in Berlin, listing addresses and websites for each stockist.
74 words 44 Page 1 scans -
Dear proud, You are getting very sleepy... very, very sleepy... Your eyes are getting heavy...
73 words 10 Page 1 scans -
Again and again and again and again. Creative Director Kali Arulpragasam has been impressing us since 2006. Thematic jewelry design.
71 words 13 Page 1 scans -
Discovered on YouTube, where else? Fritz Helder & The Phantoms. Enticed by a super cool video for “Making A Scene,” we can't stop watching their live gigs.
69 words 14 Page 1 scans -
Being eco-friendly means wearing jute? Hell no, say 14 students. The hot stuff they sell is ethically produced, fair trade, and organically made.
65 words 13 Page 1 scans -
Mariendorf. An old, gray factory hall. Deadly silence reigns after passing the doorman.
63 words 13 Page 1 scans -
We imagine that political and social freedoms are important and all that. We also tolerate this whole New Wave Punk Death Zigzag culture and the politically engaged yuppies who – day in, day out – force their opinions on everyone. However, when house cats style themselves like Hitler to impress their friends, we view that critically.
57 words 10 Page 1 scans -
The next Mail Of The Month winner will receive everything for hosting a classic home party: The party-o-box. Proud will supply you with plenty of beer, wine, vodka, rum, and everything to mix with them.
56 words 10 Page 1 scans -
SATURDAY 24. January Ritterbutzke [Ritterstraße 24]
55 words 62 Page 1 scans -
Damn. Yee! We love drawing battles, and that's why from about now on, there will be one to admire in every issue.
54 words 29 Page 1 scans -
Hong Kong. Hip party, we're invited – on the list. Great, but we're laughed at and sent away at the door.
53 words 13 Page 1 scans -
Sarai and Mack get to show off. Personal wardrobe and borrowed favorite pieces. Mack Mckelton, supported by his numerous sponsors.
52 words 43 Page 1 scans -
Wondering how incredibly hot a woman can look in a blue metallic swimsuit? Then don't pass Go, never wear anything else again, and head straight to the report!
40 words 12 Page 1 scans -
SATURDAY January 31st VCF [Dirksen Ecke Roche Str. ]
39 words 62 Page 1 scans -
Futuristic industrial music certainly has its fascination, but deep down, I'm a flower child. Jakob Ellwanger on Berlin's original sound and delicate blossoms. The feeling of well-being.
36 words 38 Page 1 scans -
We are quite taken with Blondie. This consistently comfortable collection is promoted with the slogan "favorite pieces" for good reason. Ladies, have fun with it.
34 words 48 Page 1 scans -
Dear proud, Snape will kill Dumbledore soon! Hahahahaha! The Traitor
26 words 10 Page 1 scans -
lets you shit gold! For a ridiculous $450, you get your 14-karat gold capsule delivered to your home.
21 words 12 Page 1 scans -
Hey Fatties, have you ever wondered what 200 calories actually look like? Here's an example...
18 words 13 Page 1 scans
In issue order
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Welcome to the first issue of proud magazine! We are your weapon in the urban jungle. We are the cold sweat on your brow, the predator's breath on your neck.
171 words 6 Page 1 scans -
Dear proud, Snape will kill Dumbledore soon! Hahahahaha! The Traitor
26 words 10 Page 1 scans -
Hi proud, Last night I secretly caught my girlfriend masturbating. I found it quite exciting because she never does that and always told me she wasn't into it. But when I confronted her about how hot I found it, she told me my mother had explained to her how it works best.
118 words 10 Page 1 scans -
We imagine that political and social freedoms are important and all that. We also tolerate this whole New Wave Punk Death Zigzag culture and the politically engaged yuppies who – day in, day out – force their opinions on everyone. However, when house cats style themselves like Hitler to impress their friends, we view that critically.
57 words 10 Page 1 scans -
Dear proud, I have been living in Berlin for several years now and I have dated over 200 models. Damn, now I forgot what I actually wanted to say. Woohoo!
83 words 10 Page 1 scans -
Dear proud, You are getting very sleepy... very, very sleepy... Your eyes are getting heavy...
73 words 10 Page 1 scans -
Your magazine is totally bad, silly, and uninteresting. You can't do anything at all and are so ugly that you'll never achieve anything. And what's with this ugly gay pink for your logo?
146 words 10 Page 1 scans -
The next Mail Of The Month winner will receive everything for hosting a classic home party: The party-o-box. Proud will supply you with plenty of beer, wine, vodka, rum, and everything to mix with them.
56 words 10 Page 1 scans -
But most of you, unfortunately, will have to stay outside. But that's not so bad. It's not cold, after all.
88 words 11 Page 1 scans -
Something truly grand is emerging here – endless potential. It's so incredibly good that it's even receiving funding, including from proud. This space will house halls for art, artists, and artworks, along with over 100 studios and sound stages.
103 words 12 Page 1 scans -
lets you shit gold! For a ridiculous $450, you get your 14-karat gold capsule delivered to your home.
21 words 12 Page 1 scans -
Wondering how incredibly hot a woman can look in a blue metallic swimsuit? Then don't pass Go, never wear anything else again, and head straight to the report!
40 words 12 Page 1 scans -
What would the world be without science fiction? The right hemisphere of the brain loves personal profiles, MySpace, Facebook, and all the new connectivity. Imagine you're sitting in a park, checking your phone to see who's around you.
365 words 12 Page 1 scans -
Hey Fatties, have you ever wondered what 200 calories actually look like? Here's an example...
18 words 13 Page 1 scans -
Being eco-friendly means wearing jute? Hell no, say 14 students. The hot stuff they sell is ethically produced, fair trade, and organically made.
65 words 13 Page 1 scans -
Mariendorf. An old, gray factory hall. Deadly silence reigns after passing the doorman.
63 words 13 Page 1 scans -
Hong Kong. Hip party, we're invited – on the list. Great, but we're laughed at and sent away at the door.
53 words 13 Page 1 scans -
It's hard. It's made of plastic. 20 centimeters of pure bliss.
82 words 13 Page 1 scans -
Again and again and again and again. Creative Director Kali Arulpragasam has been impressing us since 2006. Thematic jewelry design.
71 words 13 Page 1 scans -
After deciding to switch to TRAKTOR SCRATCH, sleep is over. Between pangs of conscience about what other DJs might think, whether I'll still get into DJ heaven, and total fascination, the nocturnal hours fly by. Gone are the doubts – they can go to hell – the decision is made: In the future, it will probably be more digital music.
143 words 14 Page 1 scans -
Discovered on YouTube, where else? Fritz Helder & The Phantoms. Enticed by a super cool video for “Making A Scene,” we can't stop watching their live gigs.
69 words 14 Page 1 scans -
Bulgarian dance night with loud noise and much hurrah
140 words 16 Page 1 scans -
Finally – the new video magazine for the excess generation.
126 words 17 Page 1 scans -
The Ballhaus-Theater in Naunynstraße has been brought back to life after many years. No longer just a play every three months that no one hears about. Just recently, the video shoot for rapper Ceza from Fatih Akin's “Crossing the Bridge” took place there.
158 words 18 Page 1 scans -
An evening excursion is a fine thing. When it involves hot women in avant-garde latex couture lingerie and swimwear collections, it's enough to simply embrace the sweet existence. The proud editorial team found themselves joyfully celebrating in a lovingly designed S-Bahn arch, amidst endless rows of bikinis.
165 words 21 Page 1 scans -
Christian Rothenhagen, also known as deerBLN, a Berlin local patriot with a penchant for the conceptual.
602 words 22-23 Pages 2 scans -
"In the beginning, there was the master plan! We ran around like apostles. From club to club until people realized we were serious.
1,034 words 24-25 Pages 2 scans -
I got so wasted before playing that during my set, I kept asking myself which of the two turntables was actually playing and why? But I only made that mistake once. Well, at least I had fun.
401 words 26-27 Pages 2 scans -
Damn. Yee! We love drawing battles, and that's why from about now on, there will be one to admire in every issue.
54 words 29 Page 1 scans -
Why am I sitting here writing an article for a magazine? To answer that, I have to go back to the very beginning, to the moment techno started to wrap me around its finger. But what happened that made me find a symbiosis of two pieces of music so fascinating and incredibly exciting?
272 words 32 Page 1 scans -
There is probably no other music genre that releases more new music weekly than techno. With such an oversupply, it's not always easy to find what you're looking for. Often, you don't even know what you're looking for!
255 words 32 Page 1 scans -
“Guys, tonight I really want to party! ” my drunken vocal cords blared. After much alcohol and card games, we dragged ourselves out of the house and onto the street.
609 words 33 Page 1 scans -
The Farbreiz event concept is simple. Everything is color; each event is new. Everything is always new: the drinks, the visuals, the make-up stand, the colored shot at the entrance, and even the guests' clothing.
298 words 35 Page 1 scans -
I already had allegedly meaningful things in my employee existence, but somehow it wasn't for me.
313 words 36 Page 1 scans -
Futuristic industrial music certainly has its fascination, but deep down, I'm a flower child. Jakob Ellwanger on Berlin's original sound and delicate blossoms. The feeling of well-being.
36 words 38 Page 1 scans -
The young, growing party community in Berlin is interesting, even if the older generation always grumbles and reacts arrogantly. But it's the Berlin old-timers who go to the big names, or very young people who have just moved here and only know the big names. Even if many make fun of the young scene in Berlin, these are actually the people who don't care about names and come for a good party: sheep in the meadow – no matter who's playing.
282 words 38 Page 1 scans -
Sarai and Mack get to show off. Personal wardrobe and borrowed favorite pieces. Mack Mckelton, supported by his numerous sponsors.
52 words 43 Page 1 scans -
This "wardrobe" feature presents a selection of fashion items, from daring latex couture swimsuits and a sophisticated satin kimono to a classic tennis dress and trendy mini-skirts. It also provides a handy guide to where these pieces can be found in Berlin, listing addresses and websites for each stockist.
74 words 44 Page 1 scans -
Absolutely correct. The brand that has been adorning buses in Berlin for some time now. With its headquarters in Berlin, nine stores were immediately launched.
91 words 48 Page 1 scans -
We are quite taken with Blondie. This consistently comfortable collection is promoted with the slogan "favorite pieces" for good reason. Ladies, have fun with it.
34 words 48 Page 1 scans -
It really looks like what it is. And no, we're not giving away an MP3 CD with timecode beeps. True and true.
135 words 48 Page 1 scans -
really loves to photograph. Damn, he's a photographer. That's his life.
234 words 50-55 Pages 6 scans -
Flickering air on the horizon. Summer sun. Cooling wind.
563 words 56 Page 1 scans -
Esmod Fashion meets professional photographer at Blumen-Sühr's basement.
214 words 58 Page 1 scans -
How and where should we even begin? Perhaps with the story of the grandma in front of Berghain? Or the one about the striking disco balls, the rats' perspective, the jungle in the subway station, these animals called "Atzen," or maybe about the secret, state-planned techno dance lessons from fourth grade onwards to improve life energy?
221 words 60 Page 1 scans -
SATURDAY January 31st VCF [Dirksen Ecke Roche Str. ]
39 words 62 Page 1 scans -
SATURDAY January 17th PHB-CLUB [Landsberger Allee 54]
148 words 62 Page 1 scans -
SATURDAY 24. January Ritterbutzke [Ritterstraße 24]
55 words 62 Page 1 scans -
M visits a young man, dressed as a yellow Power Ranger, who is withdrawn and unresponsive. The apartment is bare, reflecting the young man's emotional state. M tries to communicate, but the Power Ranger remains silent, prompting M to reflect on the situation.
430 words 66 Page 1 scans






























































