Bella triste is a German literary magazine that showcases the work of emerging and established authors. The 65th issue explores the fusion of contemporary literature and minimalist aesthetics and indulges in a fairy-tale theme.
Designed by Handina Murandu and Vivien Sorrentino, the magazine uses Romie Regular and Italic (designed by Margot Lévêque). The title combines the sans serif ABC Monument Grotesk (designed by Larissa Kasper and Rosario Florio) with Dan Rhatigan’s Astloch. In the latter, the S was modified to be more symmetrical.
The issue number on the cover is based on UnifrakturMaguntia, with customized numerals. Inside the magazine, there’s also Spencerio (by Jérémie Hornus and Julie Soudanne), JAF Herb (by Tim Ahrens), as well as more of the other typefaces.
Back cover with the names of the contributing authors
Detail with bevelled golden caps from Romie
Editorial with a headline in Romie and a stray D from UnifrakturMaguntia. The initial is based on Astloch.
All-caps Romie with byline in Spencerio
Running titles (here “Libido Lucid”) are set in Monument Grotesk.
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UnifrakturMaguntia and all-caps Spencerio, paired with Romie featuring a nested CI pair.
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Outlined JAF Herb overlaps with negatively tracked Spencerio.
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A title in Spencerio is combined with Romie and Astloch for the author’s name.
More Romie with interspersed caps from Astloch
Astloch, Romie, JAF Herb, and Monument Grotesk were also used for the merch items, a tote bag and a cap.
A poster with an enlarged version of the magazine cover, in front of the Bella triste office in Hildesheim
