Kehrer Verlag Berlin Night After Glow

At any hour of the day, on any day of the week, at any time of the year, there is some kind of party happening in Berlin. It is the only city in the world where 36-hour events are the norm, where staying out from Thursday until Tuesday is common practice, and where the beat of electronic music never stops. Elsewhere, partying is often seen as an escape from everyday life. In Berlin, it is an art form-celebrated by locals and attracting visitors from around the world. Since 2024, the Berlin techno scene has even been included in UNESCO's list of Intangible Cultural Heritage. In his debut work, German photographer Chris Noltekuhlmann documents one of the world's most mythologized ecosystems: the unique atmosphere of Berlin nightlife. For nearly two years, Noltekuhlmann invited hundreds of people active in the scene to his photo studio in Berlin-Moabit. He photographed bouncers, scientists, lawyers, fashion designers, architects, DJs, and many others-often immediately after long nights out at clubs and raves. The result is an intimate body of work that challenges stereotypes of Berlin nightlife while honouring the people who give the culture its pulsating rhythm. Set against the city's historical backdrop, the book captures the vibrant energy and distinct spirit of a place where dancing is a sacred ritual. With a cinematic yet empathetic perspective, Noltekuhlmann portrays the essence of the city's club culture, which is less about places and parties than about the people who create them. From fetish-inspired outfits to electrifying fashion that defies gender norms, his expressive portraits reveal how style becomes a powerful form of expression on the dance floor. The images celebrate both the fragility and the endurance of a culture in constant flux, immortalizing a captivating interplay of chaos, intimacy, transience, and timelessness. Complete with an introductory essay and interviews with numerous subjects by 032c editor Cassidy George, the book also offers profound insights into Berlin's unique role in the history of nightlife-and into the intimate realities of life within a subculture that flourishes in the shadows. To this day, Berlin remains a capital of alternative lifestyles-a place where those who rebel against conventions can find likeminded souls. Noltekuhlmann's work serves as both a time capsule and a love letter to the extraordinary personalities that shape Berlin's club culture into a rich, unique, and world-renowned phenomenon.