Image 1 of 🛰️ E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial – 1988 – Original A1 Poster by Horst Wessler | 82 × 57 cm | German Democratic Republic (GDR)
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🛰️ E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial – 1988 – Original A1 Poster by Horst Wessler | 82 × 57 cm | German Democratic Republic (GDR)

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🛰️ E.T. – Der Außerirdische – 1988 – Original A1 Poster by Horst Wessler / Progress Film‑Verleih (DDR) East German, type‑driven reimagining of Spielberg’s 1982 phenomenon | Offset lithograph | 82 × 57 cm | German Democratic Republic (DDR) 🎬 Introduction Horst Wessler’s DDR release distills E.T. into pure typography: a monumental, gradient‑blue “E.T.” slices diagonally across a matte‑black field, its circular dot reading as a moon against space. Around it, angled credit lines orbit with kinetic precision, foregrounding title, director, and “Ein Farbfilm aus den USA” in assertive sans‑serif type. No film stills, no character imagery—just an idea made iconic at distance. Issued for the 1988 East German run of Spielberg’s 1982 hit, this Progress Film‑Verleih poster exemplifies state‑studio graphic practice in the Eastern Bloc: concept‑first, photography‑averse, and graphically exacting. The DDR A1 format here is used to striking effect, turning title typography into the image itself. ✨ Why It Matters GDR film posters routinely reimagined Western blockbusters through idea‑led graphics. Wessler’s solution is a textbook example—bold, economical, and unmistakable—capturing Cold War circulation in visual form: a Hollywood landmark filtered through East German design culture six years after its U.S. premiere. For collectors, it straddles categories: East German graphic design, Spielberg/E.T. memorabilia, and typographic poster art. Compared with West German and U.S. campaigns, the DDR A1 is scarcer and visually distinct; the lunar dot and diagonal credit band become the image, marking a clear break from photo‑driven Western marketing. 📐 Poster Details - Year: 1988 (DDR release of the 1982 film) - Country: German Democratic Republic (East Germany) - Size: 82 × 57 cm - Format: A1 (DDR) - Studio / Publisher: Progress Film‑Verleih - Designer: Horst Wessler 🔎 Condition Good vintage condition with original distributor fold lines that remain light; minor edge wear only. Corners are sharp, colors vibrant, and no creases or losses noted—an excellent, well‑preserved example of this DDR issue.
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ConditionVery goodColorsBlue, BlackMaterialPaperNumber of items1OrientationPortraitArt sizeMediumHeight82 cmWidth57 cmSigns of usageWrinkles

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