Ride back in time on the colorful New York City subway line of the 1970s to 1990s; the graffiti years, when subway cars became rolling metal canvases for some of the most notorious and influential graffiti “writers” of all time. Explore the amazing array of art work from the 1970s, '80s and '90s transit system “graveyards,” including the work of graffiti artists BLADE, GHOST, SENT, REAS, VEN, WOLF, and STRIDER, as well as many other talented “underdogs.” The era is richly illustrated with over 235 rare, never-before-published photographs accompanied by personal accounts from the writers talking about their art and recalling their wild antics. This is an informative, nostalgic look at New York subway graffiti.
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Over 235 rare images of vintage graffitiFeatures the pioneers and masters of graffiti art in New York CityA glimpse into the history of New York City and its legendary subway system

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780764333392
Publisert
2009-07-24
Utgiver
Vendor
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Vekt
503 gr
Høyde
216 mm
Bredde
279 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
160

Forfatter

Biographical note

Tod Lange, from Queens, New York, was introduced to graffiti in 1987, when he was 13 years old. He has become an artist and photographer, currently living in Pennsylvania.