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Record Nr.

UNINA9910459035503321

Autore

Paul 107

Titolo

All city [[electronic resource] ] : the book about taking space / / compiled by Paul 107

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Toronto, : ECW Press

Chicago, : Independent Publishers Group [distributor], c2003

ISBN

1-282-53702-4

9786612537028

1-55490-599-0

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (180 p.)

Disciplina

751.73

Soggetti

Graffiti

Street art

Public art

Public spaces

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di contenuto

Side A : What I know -- Up -- The right stuff -- The B side : What they'll tell you -- Colorz VEP -- Earl VAD -- Creez GT -- Flow SAT -- Sake HYH -- Min one RTW -- Chino BYI -- Desa MTA -- Rebel SC -- Amaze PVC -- Grey PVC -- The meaning -- About us.

Sommario/riassunto

This compelling look at graffiti explores the many aspects of this shocking, raw, and often vulgar art form that are not typically discussed. The hearts and minds of obsessive graffiti writers are revealed, and a range of controversial topics are addressed. What motivates them? How do they live? Why and how do they become interested in what many see as vandalism? The techniques and tools of the trade are examined, and interviews with notorious graffiti writers from around the world are included. Filled with stunning and rare color photographs of some of the deadliest tags, throw-ups, cros