Graffiti & Street Art Books

Graffiti is a constantly evolving form and throughout its history, it’s reached beyond the foundation itself. Whether it’s street art or graffiti canvases, eventually it enters new realms that incorporate people and styles that are not directly related to those roots. Calligraffiti, or urban calligraphy, is the newest movement—a fresh wave bringing various calligraphy styles to public walls and large canvases, blending them with graffiti and rolling it all into a new whole. To celebrate this global community and highlight its history, German artists Patrick Hartl and Christian Hundertmark have put together the new book, The Art of Writing Your Name. Through interviews and photographs, it features dozens of artists exploring a fresh landscape of mediums and techniques of large scale lettering. Just to name a few of them, JonOne, Niels Shoe Meulman, Faust, Egs, Luca Bean Barcellona, Saber, Usugrow among many others.

Above The Law Volume I: Graffiti on Passenger Trains is the definitive book about graffiti on passenger trains. The third book by Phil America, it captures the lives and work of some of the most well-known graffiti artists across the globe. Containing 225 pages of photos taken in metropolitan cities all around the world, Phil America immersed himself into this culture and documented it over the course of ten years. In these never before seen photos, we are taken into a dangerous and private world that most are unable to ever witness: deep into subway tunnels, over fences, under surveillance cameras and behind sensors. Each photograph captures a moment of freedom.

A to ZIG Calligraphy Italic is an exercise book which provides you with the basics of Italic Calligraphy. The book is divided into three lessons with tutorials, grids and guidelines to trace and practice, in order to get the best out of your Calligraphy Markers. This book moreover, contains ideas for flourishes, embellishments and a mini guide to the Zig products to be used for the excercises.

A Guide to Calligraphy is, as the name suggests, a teaching tool for those who are moving their first steps into the world of calligraphy. The guide offers, in addition to a brief history on the calligraphic art through the centuries, a series of useful lessons to start writing. The booklet includes the illustrated technical sheets for various traditional alphabets, such as Italic, Gothic, Foundational, Uncial. The guide is written in English, French and Spanish.

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Prefaced by Steve Grody, Results not excuses is the first monograph dedicated to the artist Paul “Aroe” Barlow, an active member of the HA, MSK and VMD crews, to name a few. The book motions from his beginnings in the 80’s to nowadays, exploring the universe of this artist rooted in Graffiti culture. Throughout the pages, his murals and his trains show Aroe’s evolution. Trough over 500 visuals on his arts, the artist gives us the full generosity of his art. The reflections of prestigious contributors such as Norm, Ces, Gary or Ewok, amongst others, emphasize his own words.

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An authentic trip in the deep underground to find different kinds of places and people. From writers to clubbers, from caves to trains, from digging to any other subterranean activity. Many pictures, arcticles and original graphics will lead you to the magic underground world, just to discover places you didn't even imagine could have existed. Stricly trough tunnels, the main character of this book. The author Andrea Caputo is a great architect, but is even more famous in the graffiti scene for the excellent research he did with 'All City Writing', a milestone in graffiti culture. Dimensions 24 x 34 cm

Cosmonometry is the illustrated biography of Pro176, Parisian writer, spokesman for the European school strongly influenced by the New York writing roots. Son of the Paris suburbs, Pro approaches to graffiti from an early age, preferring the RER A station benches, instead of the school benches. The book recounts his approaches to the world of Hip Hop, his desire to escape from the gray landscape of the Parisian suburbs, his first illegal parties in the underground tunnels, his stylistic evolution based on the meeting with the style masters like Bando, Mode 2 in Paris, Poem, Cope 2 and Wane in New York, Recto and Jaba in Liege. Cosmonometry is a true timeline of a key figure in the European world of writing, which has managed to combine the basics of the style of the graffiti mecca with a frantic search for their own method in lettering design. All-round Artist, in the course of his career Pro176 dedicated himself to everything related to the purest form of writing, becoming a master in both its complex masterpiece productions, and in the art of Throwup and tagging, virtually present in every corner of any Parisian arrondisment, until the full consecration of his figure as an illustrator, exhibiting in many galleries in France, Belgium, Germany, England and Switzerland. The book traces his career from the beginning, step by step, documenting his stylistic evolution that, despite being strongly influenced by the 80s overseas style, has come to an evolution based on the passion for the geometry of the letters and the complexity of the unachievable space, which has transformed its pieces into real masterpieces. A must for those who want to deepen their knowledge into the most innovative lettering design of the last decade.

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New paperback version of the first Banksy's biography written by Will Ellsworth-Jones. For someone who shuns the limelight so completely that he conceals his name, never shows his face and gives interviews only by email, Banksy is remarkably famous. From his beginnings as a Bristol graffiti artist, his artwork is now sold at auction for six-figure sums and hangs on celebrities' walls. The appearance of a new Banksy is national news, his documentary Exit Through the Gift Shop was Oscar-nominated and people queue for hours to see his latest exhibition. Now more National Treasure than edgy outsider, who is Banksy and how did he become what he is today? In the first attempt to tell the full story of Banksy's life and career, Will Ellsworth-Jones pieces together a picture of his world and unpicks its contradictions. Whether art or vandalism, anti-establishment or sell-out, Banksy and his work have become a cultural phenomenon and the question 'Who is Banksy?' is as much about his career as it is 'the man behind the wall'. 'Britain's unlikeliest national treasure' Independent 'A fascinating portrait that elicits admiration for a man who, despite his increasingly unconvincing efforts to retain some shred of his vandal status, has had an undeniable impact on art' The Times

Sigi von Koeding aka DARE is a true legend. His 3D-Style is unique and is held in high esteem within the graffiti scene, even so many years after his death in 2010. This is also why it's no surprise that there are some graffiti in Basel, his hometown, which haven't been repainted since 25 years! The book DARE to be different is one of the biggest collections of his European work - from scetches to large-area graffiti - put into 250 pages. An absolute must-have for your bookshelf.

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Il Clan del Wu is the new Alessandro SImonetti editorial project. Started as a fan-zine and grew into a 96-page book dedicated to the Wu Tang Clan, this limited edition small book shows the 2010 Rome concert pictures. In line with Alessandro Simonetti’s photojournalist style, this recent project, shot in black and white, encompasses candid imagery with a personalised touch, in-keeping with both Alessandro Simonetti’s personal style of imagery and the Wu Tang Clan’s music. Recently launched worldwide, is now available also on GraffitiShop. For those who don't know yet the photographer let's say that Alessandro Zuek Simonetti is an Italian writer and photographer, now based in New York, where he's working a lot for big names as Carhartt, Zoo York, 5Boro, Evisu, Slam Jam, Arkitip, Lodown, GQ, etc. Limited edition.

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Photographer Gerard Fournier presents this book, which will feature more than 100 pages of trainwriting ambience photos and a dvd with more than 80 minutes of action in subways and trains all over Europe. Limited edition, 1000 copies hand numbered. Book + DVD: 82 min + 10 min bonus

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Dmote began writing in 1987. During the years, studying and applying the techniques he learnt, Dmote develops a very personal approach to graffiti, despite the close relationship with New York's mid '80s semi-wild style. After 20 years spent painting in Sydney's streets, this writer is the perfect synthesis of style. A rock solid style and, at the same time, multicoloured and various, that allowed him to be internatioally appreciated as a writer, but also as an artist and graphic designer. This book shows some of his best handstyles. Or, as he wrote, "This project is a glimpse of my travels, friendships, style and shows a momentary escape from my daily life". Recommended. Limited edition of 500 copies.

UZI – Writers United Football Club is a collection of UZIs own documentation mixed with live photos by photographer Leo Rivinoja. The book summarise 10 years of rigorous and systematic bombing in the streets of Stockholm and the search for the perfect style when it comes to tags and throw-ups. The book is printed in a limited edition of 400 copies that all is signed and numbered by the artist. Each books also comes with a signed and numbered A5 screen print.

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Berlin based photographer Peter Stelzig has been documenting Berlin’s graffiti scene through since 1998. Since 2001 he has been focusing primarily on train graffiti. His current book project „Analog vs. Digital – Trainwriting Artphotography, Berlin 2001-2016? is intended not only to portray his own development as a photographer, but also to provide insights into analogue and digital photography techniques. The book focusses on illustrating the unique features as well as the spectrum of possibilities which analogue photography offers. Paragraphs explaning and supporting the photographs or criticially reflecting on developments in the media are another integral part of the book. In addition to discussing the essentials of photography technique and equipment, the book illustrates and explains more specific methods like double-exposure and lomography in greater detail. Moreover, different film materials are examined including cross-process, black&white, infrared and special effect film. Featuring writers as Abis, Area, Crush, Drow, Easd, Enter, Fister, Fler, Front, Great, Guard, Hercules, Heys, Hydro, Inzh, Kaze, Kird, Kicks, Kiss, Lazer, Lazr, Mamba, Matrix, Moar, Nerz, Odik, Oups, Pesd, Rage, Reck, Rino, Roger, Roy, Ruzd, Smoc, Shake, Sharp, Skim, Spider, Sone, Sput, Stereo, Tags, Teser, Tok, Tour, True, Trus, Trane, Wild, Zok, 1up and many more. Only 500 printed copies.

‘I am just trying to be nice’ is a book about the work of Nug, published as a limited edition first run. This exclusive publication comes with a one of a kind book cover Nug made from a new piece of his work cut to pieces. Please note: every single copy has a unique cover made by the artist. Amsterdam based design agency UNDOG – notorious for creating unorthodox and challenging visual communications – created a clean, subtle and at the same time an equally rough and raw design for the 64 page book. This book contains the first true overview of Nug’s work: from exhibitions to graffiti pictures, video stills and paintings, it’s all here, all Nug, in all overwhelming intensity. This release is a collectors item for book lovers, graffiti haters and opinionated people. Nug is a well known name in the graffiti scene. Apart from taking trains and walls on, he’s also created many controversial exhibitions, video’s and paintings. Some define his Works as plain vandalism, others clearly think this is what art is about. These strong opinionated differences even made it into the Swedish parliament and has kept many international art critics included in the debate.

A to ZIG Calligraphy Idea Book is a handy booklet of paper-crafting project ideas using the ZIG Calligraphy markers. It contains inspiring card ideas for every occasion and floral flourishes to give your paper-craft projects that extra finishing touch.

The Art of Rebellion 4 - Masterpieces of Urban Art is the newest chapter of the well-known bestseller series. Author Christian Hundertmark (C100), who is an urban artist himself and respected among the featured artists, provides an insight into the worldwide urban art scene. The concept of this book differs from the broad mass of street art books, as each artist was asked to only send in his personal, very favourite work as well as a text that explains why the particular piece was chosen and what the story behind it is. A lot of big names in Graffiti, such as Nug, Egs, Dmote, Delta, Zedz or HoNet, are featured alongside famous street artists such as The London Police, El Tono, Nuria Mora, Dave Kinsey, SpY or Slinkachu.

Cut and Fold Subway Sketchbook is 8 different subway car paper models from 8 of the worlds metropolis. Cut, fold, glue … and you have created your own miniature subway model car. From the late 70s until today, these subway car models have served as the canvases for the most explosive art movement of our times. While the kings of graffiti go through great trouble putting their art on trains, these formats are now available to everyone. Fun for train enthusiasts and graffiti fans of all ages. Cut and fold your own little subways, perfect your sketches, re-color the subway designs. Only the imagination sets the limits. Cut and Fold Subway Sketchbook contains 4 subway car paper models of each model - if you mess up with the crayons on your favorite model, just start with another one. Models included are New York, London, Berlin, Paris, Moscow, Toronto, Rome and Stockholm.

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Banksy is the world's foremost graffiti artist, his work adorning streets, walls, and bridges across nations and continents. His stencil designs are instantly recognizable and disturbingly precise in their social and political commentary, flavored with subtle humour and self-awareness. More popular than ever, Banksy has spawned countless imitators, students, and fans alike, his fame—although unlooked-for—inevitably transmitting his ideas and work to the international arena. Highlighting both the relevance of Banksy's work and how his impact has continued to spread, this book brings together some of the very best pieces of art from all corners of the world that have been inspired by Banksy, as well as some of Banksy's own innovative, profound, and controversial work. Showcasing graffiti with a range of topics and coming from a variety of inspirational sources, this book provides an overview of how the man's work is changing the face of modern art, as well as that of urban landscape.

The first book to celebrate one of the iconic brands of American streetwear. An originator of West Coast street and skate style, FUCT was a cult Los Angeles brand that went on to become one of the most influential American streetwear labels, influencing not only the style but also the graphic and referential approach of countless artists and companies. Driven by the provocative vision of its creator, the artist Erik Brunetti, FUCT’s appeal drew on contemporary skate aesthetics and invoked a situationist slant on brand-oriented consumer culture. Famous for their appropriation of iconic logos, and renowned for collaborations with artists, designers, and companies as diverse as David Mann and Shawn Mortensen, FUCT continues to flirt with controversy as it remains at the forefront of American street fashion and culture. Published to coincide with the brand’s twentieth anniversary, with contributions from icons of the street fashion world such as Aaron Rose and Gary Warnett, this beautifully illustrated, comprehensive volume explores the archives of the brand’s products and advertising, as well as Brunetti’s artwork, sketches, and films that continue to inspire and inform the brand.

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Race Flag is a conversation between visual artist Felipe Pantone and photographer Omar Quinones through images. A single emoji occupies the cover, the use of this title is a statement of intent: They have a conversation not with words, but images, making use of the multiple meanings and readings they may contain. The artists establish a game in which Felipe Pantone poses a question in the form of an image, comprised of the different elements of his work, consisting mainly of abstract forms. Omar Quinones then answers with a photograph, figurative elements based on what inspires him from the received image, creating a new dimension focusing on forms, meanings and feelings. With this format, they establish a kind of abstraction in reverse, in which both artists bring new meanings throughout the layout of the images. Felipe expresses himself with vectors, digital files and defined shapes, enhancing the abstraction; while Omar does so with images captured on photographic film, with grain and imperfections, coaxing the reader to enter a more physical dimension.

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Japanese tattoo was a secret art form in the early 1970s. The masters for the traditional techniques worked in small studios and tattoing was something for a distinguished few. In 1970s, when renowned street art and hip hop photographer Martha Cooper came to Tokyo, she decided to focus on this secret art and began documenting the life and work of traditional Japanese tattooist Horibun I. Tokyo Tattoo 1970 is a book about the traditional art of tattooing and a portrait of a master artist.

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With Zombie Love by Won from the ABC crew finally comes a follow-up of the successful book Colour Kamikaze who has it all. While interest in zombies and other undead creatures has become mainstream through movies and media, Won has already begun more than a decade earlier to create his own zombie world. He works with an incredible attention to detail, which makes him inimitable. Chapter 1 is a versatile designed Zombie story, which is brought to life by using various techniques like photos, comics and classic drawings. The special feature here is probably that each image speaks for itself. If you like zombies, this book spreads more Zombie Love than all these mainstream zombie movies from Hollywood. In Chapter 2 - The Chronicles Won shows the best of his work: trains, tuk tuks, helicopters, murals, artwork , toys, drawings and canvases. A visual feast - but we have saved the best for last, as usual. Zombie Love is a must have for all fans of Wons style. But also for all other zombie fans!

Shriiimp, the reference website of “Graffiti on Girls”, offers a ‘best-of’ book of its finest pictures. Since 2005, shriiimp.com has showcased the work of artists doing graffiti on the female body. Far from being a joke or an epiphenomenon, Shriiimp now rallies a community of more than 30,000 fans and features over 10,000 photos that have been individually approved for publishing (only a fraction of the total images that have been submitted). Don't miss it!

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The single best collection of photographs of Banksy’s street work. Period. Banksy — You Are An Acceptable Level of Threat concentrates on this singular artist’s iconic imagery, spanning the late ’90s up until the end of 2011. The locations are from around the world (predominantly the UK, US and Europe), and many images have never been seen before. When Banksy started out painting, the political landscape was bleak. Fortunately now, it’s ten times worse. As Banksy’s cheerfully aggressive political work becomes ever more relevant, this comprehensive tome sets about presenting his art in the context of the era he was responding to. More than 250 color illustrations. New edition with even more pictures.

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Forms Of Rockin' try to analize the history of lettering in all of its forms from the sixties to nowadays. Several influencers are described and studied, from Pop Art to fashion, from the advertising to the movie posters. More than one hundred pages dedicated to the handstyle, with several words from the first US writers, many fonts, letterforms and alphabet examples. Don't miss this if letters and the research behind them still fascinates you!

The purpouse of Out Of the Box is to analize the rise of sneaker culture. A large format volume with high quality pictures and many arcticles. We find Jeremy Scott, Jeff Staple, Sophia Chang, Tinker Hatfield, Stan Smith, Christian Louboutin and many more between the contributors and several sneaker designers interviewed, plus some tips to save your favourite sneakers. A book that a real sneakerhead can't miss!

With his new VANDALS book Nils Müller finally gives the world a new and most certainly an even deeper insight into the graffiti scene. His pictures in VANDALS, which were taken within the last 7 years, are separated into 10 chapters, that show the different world metropolis. Nils Müller captures their unique characters in his photos. Whether it be London, Berlin, Amsterdam, Paris, Milan, New York, Bucharest, Seoul or Caracas. The vivid pictures bring the beholder right into the events. Those photos are even more highlighted by his tales. Again he accompanied artists like Same, Pilchi, Atom, Motiv, Creme, Moses and Taps, Luce, F-ups, and All and Moa. Another landmark in the documentation of the world wide trainwriting scene!

Zedz Blackbook unveiled is Zedz first personal book. The book demonstrates a cut through of 25 years of graffiti making and style development. The format resembles an artists sketchbook and is designed in such a way to respire authenticity, the book does not contain any text and focusses on graffiti sketches and style research paving the way for (geometrical) abstract works. The format of the book sprouts directly from the idea that the first and most treasured personal book of a graffiti writer is most likely to be his blackbook in which designing and collecting photo’s of the work has the priority. It is the artist book in it’s most pure state. The blackbook presents all drawings and researches in a chronological order, it highlights and demonstrates periods of excelleration and personal development. At the same time it shows clearly the commitment to graffiti and tells a story without words. Limited edition of 750 signed and numbered copies.

Packed with stunning illustrations, this unique colouring book celebrates the art of the tattoo. The tattoo designs all specially drawn for the book range from traditional motifs hearts, sailors, girls, skulls, roses to more elaborate compositions with a contemporary edge. It is a perfect gift book that will appeal to anyone who loves tattoo imagery or is looking for inspiration for their next piece of body art.

celebration, chronicle, and must-have for Vans sneakers fans, Vans: Off the Wall offers vivid photography and the compelling story of a casual canvas shoe and a DIY spirit that helped turn pop culture inside out. This updated edition, published to coincide with the brand’s 50th anniver­sary, brings to life the Vans community of boarders, bikers, artists, musicians, and street culture, and the iconic shoes its members love to wear. With oral his­tories from Tony Alva, Joel Tudor, Steve Caballero, Stacy Peralta, Oliver Peck, and others—as well as two new chapters of original material—Vans: Off the Wall provides an intimate, visually stunning account of how the company has changed the face of pop culture since its founding in 1966.

This first monograph of Utah & Ether tells the story of an American couple who, in 2011, left their homeland behind indefinitely to explore, paint and document the metro systems of Asia. For five years the artists traveled to 11 countries and 37 cities to fulfill their quest of chronicling the adventure and drama surrounding painting subways in Asia. This book is a compilation of stories and photographs that outline the artists’ experiences on their 5 year journey to the biggest cities and most obscure regions of the world’s largest continent.

Scrivere da Cani, Spiner 1994 - 2014 is a project curated by Stefano Mariani e Filippo Nicolini around the style evolution of the Milanese graffiti writer Spiner. This book contains a selection of more than 450 archive images of bombings and tags of one of the main artists of the Lambrate area based TBC crew, shot over ten years. Spiner is unique in the way he identifies characteristic places to express himself. He’s unique for the constant research of his tools which is not limited to the classics offered by the writing discipline and for his expressive evolution, free from the constraints of creating readable texts. An attitude that guided him through the city like an animal marking its territory. The idea of an unreadable calligraphy - commonly associated to a ‘dog’s handwriting’ in Italian - inspires the title of the book ‘Scrivere da Cani’ and represents a personal point of view on contemporary writing, presented in its singularity within the Milanese scene of recent years. For those who already know Spiner and appreciate his style, this publication is a unique occasion to see an impressive quantity of his works reunited in one archive, organized in a chronologic order and following the evolution of his style. To those who may not know Spiner, this book represents a chance to discover one of the most hermetic and explosive talents of the Italian scene. A truly unique book that every lover of Milanese urban art should own. Spiner is a one of a kind and maybe the last true urban writer. The last of a dying breed of stray dogs. Introduction by Filippo Nicolini and foreword by Simone Pallotta. Photography by Stefano Mariani. Bind, 416 pages, 23x15,5 cm, 150 cover edition

For Luca 'Bean' Barcellona, Italian graphic designer and calligrapher, letters are the building blocks of his creations. From Carolingian to tags, from the quill to the spray can, Barcellona takes the age-old craft of lettering to new heights with the inventiveness and talent of a contemporary virtuoso. His striking, expressive, and original letterforms and compositions open onto uncharted territory, laying the foundations of a new writing style. Take Your Pleasure Seriously (a quote by the designers Charles and Ray Eames) serves as a leitmotif for Barcellona who turned his passion into a way of life, first as a graffiti artist and then as a professional calligrapher. His production spans a broad spectrum from the reproduction of a world globe from 1569 to brand identities, book covers, ad campaigns, and performances. This beautifully designed artist book is the first monograph available on the work of Barcellona and features hundreds of drawings made over the last decade: commissioned work (Carhartt, Dolce & Gabbana, Nike, Red Bull, Sony, Universal and GraffitiShop as well!), personal projects, performances, and many never-seen-before work. The book will fascinate and inspire anybody who works with letters or is interested in how they look. Featuring texts by Charles 'Chaz' Bojórquez (famous writer and artist based in Los Angeles), Giovanni De Faccio (calligraphy teacher) e Nicola 'Dee Mo' Peressoni (Italian writng and rap music pioneer). Dimensions 23x33 cm More than 250 illustrations Brand new softcover edition!

A to ZIG Calligraphy Workbook Italic is an exercise book which provides you with the basics of Italic Calligraphy with tutorials, grids and guidelines to trace and practice, in order to get the best out of your Calligraphy Markers. This book also contains ideas for flourishes and embellishments.

Urban Scrawl Pocket Notes in your pocket, you can write down your ideas on the walls whenever they show up in your head, and no one can say that it is wrong! Notes, dates, poems and anything else that pops into your head. Let Urban Scrawl be your companion in your daily creative life, or a gift for a friend – regardless of age or artistic talent!

Graffiti Cookbook is a guide to the materials and techniques used within today’s most creative and progressive art movement. In hundreds of pictures and illustrations and 35 interviews with some of the world’s most famous artists the authors show how graffiti is made. From spray techniques and hand styles to tools and style analysis, Graffiti Cookbook takes us on a trip around the world in the search of the tricks and trades of graffiti writers. We even learn how to build our own wall. After hundreds of books filled with pictures of graffiti published in the last few years finally one is showing how the artists work. Graffiti Cookbook is filled with tips and examples of how to create your own piece, tag and throw up. These techniques can be used on all kinds of materials, textile, glass, metal, concrete or wood. Graffiti Cookbook gives an unique insight in the alternative art world and is a rich inspiration source for those interested in do-it-yourself-culture. Bates, Bios, Chob, Egs, Jurne, Kacao 77, Kaos, Mad C, Rosy One, Shoe, Smash, Swet, Cost88 and Vino are some of the featured artists in the book. Brand new softcover edition!

Get Up Stay Up is a practical survival guide for all those newcomers, who need tips and tricks on how to "deal" with the graffiti world challenges. Whether it's making your own ink, to choose the best clothing for get into a yard or how to recognize a subway third rail, the author Danny Crofts has compiled an extensive handbook of easy understanding. 126 pages full of text and simple illustrations, a must-have for the most unexperienced, an interesting reading for the most skilled ones.

1Up, which stands for One United Power, is a Berliner crew risen to the headlines thanks to the huge and obsessive presence of their names in the German capital city... but not only. Whether it's a small tag hidden in the tracks of the Paris metro, a blockbuster made on a building facade in the district of Kreuzberg, or a panel painted on a Copenhagen S-Train, for a keen observer of the European scene of writing, 1UP is synonymous of extreme and uncompromising bombing. This book traces the most significant actions of the group, through 140 impressive pages of photographs, which show that 1UP has become a huge media phenomenon.

How To Write Like This is an useful guide for any beginner who wants to start his journey into the calligraphy world. Made of 12 steps, this small book will drive you throughout the basic notions concerning the nib differences, the writing styles and the alphabet decorations, with the help of really stylish illustrations.

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Hand to Type is a stunning compilation of hand-made and digital scripts that showcases the beauty of handwritten letterforms. The book features work by some of today’s most successful and original calligraphers and lettering artists. Hand To Type features interviews with Ken Barber, Timothy Donaldson, Tony Di Spigna, Gemma O’Brien, Luca Barcellona, Niels Shoe Meulmann, Brody Neuenschwander, Gabriel Martínez Meave, and Reza Abedini. With contributions by Francesca Biasetton, Alison Carmichael, Allan Daastrup, Louise Fili, Cláudio Gil, Gray 318, Cyrus Highsmith, Brian Jaramillo, Seb Lester, Letman, Gabriel Martínez Meave, Erik Marinovich, Marina Marjina, Laura Meseguer, Greg Papagrigoriou, Alejandro Paul, Stephen Rapp, Ricardo Rousselot, Paul Shaw, Wissam Shawkat, Dana Tanamachi, John Stevens, Underware, and Laura Worthington. 24x30cm Hardcover

The first monograph on the "godfather of streetwear," this book pays homage to Hiroshi Fujiwara's influence on contemporary fashion, music, and design. The most comprehensive book devoted to the extensive work of Hiroshi Fujiwara-a pioneer in streetwear, music, and art, and the ultimate arbiter of cool. Known internationally as one of the founding fathers of Tokyo's Harajuku scene, Fujiwara exerts a disproportionate influence over contemporary design culture. Having collaborated with the likes of Malcolm McLaren and Vivienne Westwood as a teenager in the early 1980s, he merged a seminal interest in punk with hip-hop and skate culture to become one of Japan's principal tastemakers. A musician and producer, Fujiwara is also one of the most prolific sneaker designers, and his kicks are some of the most sought-after collectibles. In addition to his very visible and long-standing collaborations with Nike, he has authored a number of fashion lines and is at the head of the Tokyo-based Fragment Design.

This a collection of iconic soccer uniforms from around the world, featuring more than 1,000 illustrations representing 100 countries and 500 major teams. Illustrated and comprehensive, 1000 Football Shirts explains the team shirts worn by the world's leading soccer clubs and national teams from one hundred countries over the past one hundred years. The book also highlights the personalities and players behind historic matches and celebrates iconic victories and goals. Find out why the Italian national team chose blue as their color, why the U.S. women's team boasts two stars on their jersey, the relationship of Vasco da Gama to the colors of the Portuguese team, and what the eleven patterns on the South African shirt signify.

Ben Osborne, editor in chief of SLAM Magazine, has created a new book about sneaker culture titled Slam Kicks: Basketball Sneakers that Changed the Game. The 208-page paperback book features 250 color illustrations of some of the most important sneakers to ever touch the hardwood, from Converse Chuck Taylor All-Stars and Nike Air Jordan 1s, to Puma Clydes and the Nike Air Max CB2. The 33 pairs are organized chronologically for the most part, with essays by Scoop Jackson, Lang Whitaker, John Brilliant, and Russ Bengtson included in the mix. Slam Kicks isn't encyclopedic in scope, but it does provide extensive information about the nearly three dozen pairs that fill its pages, and the players and teams that made them important. Yes, Michael Jordan is well represented, and Kobe, Penny, and Lebron make appearances, but it's the inclusion of people like Charles Barkley, Dee Brown, Rick Barry, George Gervin, Walt Frazier, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar that makes this book legit.

Graffiti culture is well-documented, but its story has never been told - at least, not like this. Akay called up, chased down, and interviewed each person at the scene of the crime to collect raw facts and unreliable memories needed for this project. The result is a compilation that includes some of the most legendary moments in graffiti history from Stockholm, Copenhagen and Berlin. This is a collection of stories about doing stupid things, getting chased, and almost getting away with it. Illustrated by Francesco Barbieri. Dimensions 10 x 15 cm

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Copenhagen Blackbooks is a unique compilation of 32 Danish writers’ blackbooks. All writers have contributed with tales and stories, giving the reader an unprecedented and truly rare insight into the secret pages of a vandal. Featuring Rens, Cave, Swet, CMP and many other classic danish writers. The book contains 280 pages and is written in english. It measures 220X285 mm and it is softcover bound. It is printed in a limited edition of 1000 copies.

It’s a project from historical special of Glorious series, renewed in its format as well as in its theme: infact it will be a monographic book documenting, one by one, the skills of the most iconic veterans from Italian graffiti world. This first publication is dedicated to Cook from the ML’S family, representing since ‘94, with a massive range of his unique “multistyled” panels. He’s a master and he give away unique productions since years, moreover with some ad hoc pics taken from Luca ‘Natan’ Giacosa and other professional photographers. As for this first one book will be enriched by the anecdotes and materials of the writer themselves plus the ones of their “colleagues”, re-creating a sort of visual diary of pure, true graff-mania!

Sneakers: The Complete Limited Editions Guide brings you the very best limited edition and collaborative sneakers that have been released over the last ten years, a time when sneaker design has transcended its origins to explore new territories in global design culture, including fashion and art. Over 300 designs from fifteen brands have been carefully selected and photographed, with 100 outstanding examples showcasing the burgeoning trend for direct collaborations. From Nike working with New York graffiti artists Futura and Stash, to Reebok collaborating with superstar producer Pharrell Williams or Vans teaming up with Marc Jacobs, brands have used collaboration to build in exclusivity and desirability and to connect with new consumers.

Famous artist duo 123 KLAN offers a complete view of their graphic & artistic works in a deluxe artbook. 20 years of graffiti, vectorial works, street wear designs and designer toys easily fill the 304 pages of this book! Modernized graffiti imagery, strong designs and punchy messages are 123 KLAN’s style. Hard cover, 31x23 cm

Typism is a conference taken in Australia and the Typism book is the catalogue of the conference itself and includes a lot of artworks from different artists that work an all forms of the written word: calligraphy, typography, type design, hand-drawn type, hand-lettered type, beautiful handwriting and so on. The result is really good, only in black and white. Suggested. Softcover, 22x15cm

Graffiti Cookbook is a guide to the materials and techniques used within today’s most creative and progressive art movement. In hundreds of pictures and illustrations and 35 interviews with some of the world’s most famous artists the authors show how graffiti is made. From spray techniques and hand styles to tools and style analysis, Graffiti Cookbook takes us on a trip around the world in the search of the tricks and trades of graffiti writers. We even learn how to build our own wall. After hundreds of books filled with pictures of graffiti published in the last few years finally one is showing how the artists work. Graffiti Cookbook is filled with tips and examples of how to create your own piece, tag and throw up. These techniques can be used on all kinds of materials, textile, glass, metal, concrete or wood. Graffiti Cookbook gives an unique insight in the alternative art world and is a rich inspiration source for those interested in do-it-yourself-culture. Bates, Bios, Chob, Egs, Jurne, Kacao 77, Kaos, Mad C, Rosy One, Shoe, Smash, Swet, Cost88 and Vino are some of the featured artists in the book.

Graffiti School is a new book coming in a few weeks. It’s the first professional graffiti handbook ever with loads of explanations, intructions, examples and exercises for young writers seeking their own style and experienced writers giving workshops and teaching graffiti. With worksheets, solutions and a teacher´s handbook on 176 pages. Written and illustrated by Christoph Ganter.

Published on the occasion of the first major survey of Barry McGee’s work, this monumental volume records more than two decades of incredible fecundity, over the course of which McGee has pioneered a new iconography of sharp street vitality and graphic snap. McGee began as a graffiti artist on the streets of San Francisco, working under such tags as Ray Fong, Twist and Twisto, and his work since then has hugely expanded the terms of both street art and contemporary art. The freshness of McGee’s work stems in part from his virtuoso handling and consolidation of a whole panoply of influences, from hobo art, sign painting and graffiti to comics, Beat literature and much else. His extraordinary skill as a draughtsman is energized by his insistence on pushing at the parameters of art--his work can be shockingly informal in the gallery and surprisingly elegant on the street--and by his keen nose for social malaise. This volume revisits McGee’s most influential installations in art spaces, and considers the evolution of his aesthetic within institutional settings. Previously unseen photographs by Craig Costello document the artist’s work on the streets of San Francisco in the early 90s, highlighting the contributions of his friends and mentors. Also included are images from the artist’s famous slide lecture, compiled and refined over the past 20 years, and an oral history of the Bay Area’s Mission School by McGee’s friends, mentors and collaborators. Featuring 450 images, including many never before published, the book is designed by the artist in collaboration with Conny Purtill. Strongly suggested!

International icon of black ink, artist Mike Giant incorporates a broad swathe of influences and skills in the creation of a singular, unmistakable aesthetic. Mike's central practice, drawing, is informed by his training in architectural drafting, his illustrious career as a tattooist and worldwide exploits writing on walls. Within his latest and most complete monograph, the reader will enjoy photos of perfectly executed tattoos, page after page of Mike's inscrutable tattoo flash, hand lettering nonpareil, and of course tons of drawings, graffiti pieces and action shots. Giant's worldwide travels — inking people, places and finer drawing paper around the world from Amsterdam to London, Thailand, Toronto, New York and back home to San Francisco are also given due prominence. Buddhism, track bikes, designing for apparel brand Rebel8, and painting fill Lesage's hours, but at the end of the day, it all comes full circle, back to his unwaveringly mindful solid black lines.

I'll Kick You In The Head With My Energy Legs is depicting the everyday life in a group of skateboarders from London who managed to escape the prison of nine-to-five. Their everyday life, travel and privation. Each person helps to build momentum in the picture story, whether it be walking along the Thames sludge-covered beaches in search of an American friend who had an "emergency shit" after accidentally drinking a bottle of laxatives, a trip to the hospital to fix an elbow out of joint, or a play with a dead pigeon. The photos were taken over three years by the skipper and photographer Jonnie Craig. He had his breakthrough when he was 18 years old were picked up by Vice Magazine and established himself quickly through his first book 2009. His latest book sold out quickly and is now a collector's item.

Distinctive hand style lettering is an essential skill for artists and designers. Deftly executed hand crafted letter forms are a nearly forgotten art in an age of endless free fonts. Graffiti is one of the last reservoirs of highly refined, well practiced penmanship. The most reviled and persecuted form of Graffiti, the Tag, is seldom appreciated for the raw beauty of its skeletal letter forms. Most tags are removed immediately, and thus the casual viewer seldom has a chance to discern the difference between entry level and advanced hand styles. Handselecta‘s Flip The Script is a book where author Christian Acker analyzes several graffiti hand styles and presents the way each alphabet is written much like a classic typography book would. A passion for tagging and what it means to those graffiti writers. Featuring Pone, Sabe, Renos, Smoker, Arke, Cool Disco Dan, Gouch, Smart Crew, Sure & Faust and many more.

Distinctive hand style lettering is an essential skill for artists and designers. Deftly executed hand crafted letter forms are a nearly forgotten art in an age of endless free fonts. Graffiti is one of the last reservoirs of highly refined, well practiced penmanship. The most reviled and persecuted form of Graffiti, the Tag, is seldom appreciated for the raw beauty of its skeletal letter forms. Most tags are removed immediately, and thus the casual viewer seldom has a chance to discern the difference between entry level and advanced hand styles. Handselecta‘s Flip The Script is a book where author Christian Acker analyzes several graffiti hand styles and presents the way each alphabet is written much like a classic typography book would. A passion for tagging and what it means to those graffiti writers. Featuring Pone, Sabe, Renos, Smoker, Arke, Cool Disco Dan, Gouch, Smart Crew, Sure & Faust and many more.

How & Nosm are European graffiti artists and professional muralists residing in New York. There has been much interest in their new work. In times when a multitude of colors, techniques and effects tend to overcompensate for style, How & Nosm take the opposite approach. With a limited color pallet in hand (black, white and red), How & Nosm create eye-catching murals laced with social commentary. Their signature ‘black, white and red’ intricate patterns, stark line work and stylized forms allow the clarity of the message conveyed come to the fore. 'How&Nosm – The Brazil Diaries' is an intimate look at their art explorations in Brazil. Unlike any other place they have travelled to, have they found such great understanding and acceptance of their artistic pursuits. The liberation and creative freedom afforded has proved instrumental in their recent mural work and keeps them returning for more. Don't miss the last book's section with a selection of international walls with TATS and MSK and a selection of trains and metros all across Europe.

For someone who shuns the limelight so completely that he conceals his name, never shows his face and gives interviews only by email, Banksy is remarkably famous. From his beginnings as a Bristol graffiti artist, his artwork is now sold at auction for six-figure sums and hangs on celebrities' walls. The appearance of a new Banksy is national news, his documentary Exit Through the Gift Shop was Oscar-nominated and people queue for hours to see his latest exhibition. Now more National Treasure than edgy outsider, who is Banksy and how did he become what he is today? In the first attempt to tell the full story of Banksy's life and career, Will Ellsworth-Jones pieces together a picture of his world and unpicks its contradictions. Whether art or vandalism, anti-establishment or sell-out, Banksy and his work have become a cultural phenomenon and the question 'Who is Banksy?' is as much about his career as it is 'the man behind the wall'. 'Britain's unlikeliest national treasure' Independent 'A fascinating portrait that elicits admiration for a man who, despite his increasingly unconvincing efforts to retain some shred of his vandal status, has had an undeniable impact on art' The Times