Book: Bärlinale

The Berlin bear is not only the heraldic animal of Berlin, but also the most well-known symbol of the capital alongside the architectural landmarks of Berlin. More than 300 different graphics of the heraldic animal are collected in the book Bärlinale in a large and colorful ABC.

• S. Siewert, D. Berger, I. Müller
• 19 x 19 cm, 144 pages
• four color
• ISBN: 3-00-014652-0

The Berlin bear not only appears as the official heraldic animal in many institutions, but is also used by countless companies, clubs, events, initiatives, etc. and has thus spread as an everyday symbol. In a wealth of different styles, he illustrates the colorful multitude of commitments to Berlin and the creativity of the population, who have integrated their own designs into the cityscape alongside the official heraldic animal. Whether based on the coat of arms or in free form, whether as a teddy bear or naturalistic, whether brown, green, red, black or white, whether on posters, flyers, magazines, records or from the Internet, the book shows and explains them all in an alphabetical foray. In this way, the Berlin bear can finally be experienced as a living symbol of the city.