Acme Thunderer
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Recommended Art Books, by Acme Thunderer on Feb 10, 2024 23:19:14 GMT 1, My copy of the Dragon Bar arrived today.
I actually thought it was going to be a written book (and just a few pictures) describing the history of the Dragon Bar, but instead it is about 80% pictures, a shortish intro about the Dragon Bar and then stacks of quotes/mini stories from the whoโs who of the street art scene at the time.
Also, plenty more pictures of toilets for those of you who are into that kind of thing. ๐
Itโs a bit bigger than I expected so Iโve shown a photo of it next to Cut & Run.
Even though it is different than I originally thought, Iโm glad I purchased and probably worth ยฃ40. Definitely an essential one for the art bookshelf.
My copy of the Dragon Bar arrived today. I actually thought it was going to be a written book (and just a few pictures) describing the history of the Dragon Bar, but instead it is about 80% pictures, a shortish intro about the Dragon Bar and then stacks of quotes/mini stories from the whoโs who of the street art scene at the time. Also, plenty more pictures of toilets for those of you who are into that kind of thing. ๐ Itโs a bit bigger than I expected so Iโve shown a photo of it next to Cut & Run. Even though it is different than I originally thought, Iโm glad I purchased and probably worth ยฃ40. Definitely an essential one for the art bookshelf.
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Recommended Art Books, by Lroy on Feb 11, 2024 9:49:00 GMT 1, Great critic Acme Thunderer ! Thank you !
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TAXED
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Recommended Art Books, by TAXED on Feb 11, 2024 13:05:09 GMT 1, Got mine this week, lots of photos of the bar/pub back in the day, and some interviews, i drank for 10 years round hoxton/shoreditch in this era but never went in this pub once lol, felt like i missed out on a lot.
Got mine this week, lots of photos of the bar/pub back in the day, and some interviews, i drank for 10 years round hoxton/shoreditch in this era but never went in this pub once lol, felt like i missed out on a lot.
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Onket
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January 2021
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Recommended Art Books, by Onket on Feb 11, 2024 18:10:08 GMT 1, Got mine this week, lots of photos of the bar/pub back in the day, and some interviews, i drank for 10 years round hoxton/shoreditch in this era but never went in this pub once lol, felt like i missed out on a lot. You didn't. It was and is massively hyped.
I may still buy the book because its part of my experience of living in London at that time. But I'd prefer a book about the Foundry, that place was much better, and had equally tagged toilets (if that's your thing).
Got mine this week, lots of photos of the bar/pub back in the day, and some interviews, i drank for 10 years round hoxton/shoreditch in this era but never went in this pub once lol, felt like i missed out on a lot. You didn't. It was and is massively hyped. I may still buy the book because its part of my experience of living in London at that time. But I'd prefer a book about the Foundry, that place was much better, and had equally tagged toilets (if that's your thing).
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dp
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May 2020
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Recommended Art Books, by dp on Feb 14, 2024 15:06:32 GMT 1, just saw this post from 2009 yes i found this recently on WOB hardback for under a tenner - highly recommend it - worth getting for the banksy sketches alone - also great pages on Blu !
one of the best books Manco produced
www.streetsketchbook.com/ is good you can buy it on amazon for ยฃ20...really cool.. with all the drawings before they become street pieces and interviews with the artists. banksy et al was given as a gift from a fellow forum member (noodles) who im not sure is with us anymore but is still over on the dface forum. thanks again for that, use it everyday for inspiration
just saw this post from 2009 yes i found this recently on WOB hardback for under a tenner - highly recommend it - worth getting for the banksy sketches alone - also great pages on Blu ! one of the best books Manco produced www.streetsketchbook.com/ is good you can buy it on amazon for ยฃ20...really cool.. with all the drawings before they become street pieces and interviews with the artists. banksy et al was given as a gift from a fellow forum member (noodles) who im not sure is with us anymore but is still over on the dface forum. thanks again for that, use it everyday for inspiration
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kashi
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April 2021
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Recommended Art Books, by kashi on Feb 15, 2024 16:26:57 GMT 1, darn it .. now sold out again!
darn it .. now sold out again!
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Recommended Art Books, by John The Badgers on Feb 15, 2024 16:32:05 GMT 1, Sorry to hear that Kashi, I only ordered one of them half an hour ago, then posted on here, obviously not many left.
Sorry to hear that Kashi, I only ordered one of them half an hour ago, then posted on here, obviously not many left.
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Harveyn
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Recommended Art Books, by Harveyn on Feb 15, 2024 16:57:16 GMT 1, Just bought one so back in stock.
Just bought one so back in stock.
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mcgill14
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January 2017
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Recommended Art Books, by mcgill14 on Feb 15, 2024 18:05:15 GMT 1, Out of stock again.....๐๐๐
Out of stock again.....๐๐๐
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thisisthesam
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August 2014
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Recommended Art Books, by thisisthesam on Feb 16, 2024 17:19:55 GMT 1, My copy of the Dragon Bar arrived today. I actually thought it was going to be a written book (and just a few pictures) describing the history of the Dragon Bar, but instead it is about 80% pictures, a shortish intro about the Dragon Bar and then stacks of quotes/mini stories from the whoโs who of the street art scene at the time. Also, plenty more pictures of toilets for those of you who are into that kind of thing. ๐ Itโs a bit bigger than I expected so Iโve shown a photo of it next to Cut & Run. Even though it is different than I originally thought, Iโm glad I purchased and probably worth ยฃ40. Definitely an essential one for the art bookshelf. Now you've had it a week - still worth the money? Thinking about buying one.
My copy of the Dragon Bar arrived today. I actually thought it was going to be a written book (and just a few pictures) describing the history of the Dragon Bar, but instead it is about 80% pictures, a shortish intro about the Dragon Bar and then stacks of quotes/mini stories from the whoโs who of the street art scene at the time. Also, plenty more pictures of toilets for those of you who are into that kind of thing. ๐ Itโs a bit bigger than I expected so Iโve shown a photo of it next to Cut & Run. Even though it is different than I originally thought, Iโm glad I purchased and probably worth ยฃ40. Definitely an essential one for the art bookshelf. Now you've had it a week - still worth the money? Thinking about buying one.
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Acme Thunderer
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June 2011
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Recommended Art Books, by Acme Thunderer on Feb 16, 2024 17:39:27 GMT 1, My copy of the Dragon Bar arrived today. I actually thought it was going to be a written book (and just a few pictures) describing the history of the Dragon Bar, but instead it is about 80% pictures, a shortish intro about the Dragon Bar and then stacks of quotes/mini stories from the whoโs who of the street art scene at the time. Also, plenty more pictures of toilets for those of you who are into that kind of thing. ๐ Itโs a bit bigger than I expected so Iโve shown a photo of it next to Cut & Run. Even though it is different than I originally thought, Iโm glad I purchased and probably worth ยฃ40. Definitely an essential one for the art bookshelf. Now you've had it a week - still worth the money? Thinking about buying one. TBH - itโs now on the bookcase ready to flick through again, but the spine does look good as well.
My copy of the Dragon Bar arrived today. I actually thought it was going to be a written book (and just a few pictures) describing the history of the Dragon Bar, but instead it is about 80% pictures, a shortish intro about the Dragon Bar and then stacks of quotes/mini stories from the whoโs who of the street art scene at the time. Also, plenty more pictures of toilets for those of you who are into that kind of thing. ๐ Itโs a bit bigger than I expected so Iโve shown a photo of it next to Cut & Run. Even though it is different than I originally thought, Iโm glad I purchased and probably worth ยฃ40. Definitely an essential one for the art bookshelf. Now you've had it a week - still worth the money? Thinking about buying one. TBH - itโs now on the bookcase ready to flick through again, but the spine does look good as well.
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Recommended Art Books, by unforgotten PC Baby on Feb 16, 2024 17:47:32 GMT 1, Now you've had it a week - still worth the money? Thinking about buying one. TBH - itโs now on the bookcase ready to flick through again, but the spine does look good as well. ...SOLD OUT unfortunately!
Now you've had it a week - still worth the money? Thinking about buying one. TBH - itโs now on the bookcase ready to flick through again, but the spine does look good as well. ...SOLD OUT unfortunately!
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Onket
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January 2021
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Recommended Art Books, by Onket on Feb 16, 2024 18:25:15 GMT 1, TBH - itโs now on the bookcase ready to flick through again, but the spine does look good as well. ...SOLD OUT unfortunately! No it isn't.
www.mmslondon.co.uk/shop/p/thedragonbar19982008
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Recommended Art Books, by unforgotten PC Baby on Feb 16, 2024 20:30:13 GMT 1, Thanks Onket - Just ordered it.
Thanks Onket - Just ordered it.
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mcgill14
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January 2017
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Thanks for posting this McGill14, arrived with me on Wednesday, and a right good book. Very informative information on a variety of artists, well worth the money - nice one.
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Onket
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January 2021
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Recommended Art Books, by Onket on Mar 1, 2024 19:34:57 GMT 1, John The Badgers do you buy every book on the thread?!
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Recommended Art Books, by John The Badgers on Mar 2, 2024 19:27:55 GMT 1, Yep, pretty much Onket!
I always appreciate the notifications/recommendations on the book thread, I'm not the best with my tech, so find this thread a brilliant source of decent books.
Never let me down yet.
There have been some brilliant posts/contributions, hopefully these continue.
Yep, pretty much Onket! I always appreciate the notifications/recommendations on the book thread, I'm not the best with my tech, so find this thread a brilliant source of decent books. Never let me down yet. There have been some brilliant posts/contributions, hopefully these continue.
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Onket
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January 2021
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Recommended Art Books, by Onket on Mar 2, 2024 19:51:48 GMT 1, Yep, pretty much Onket! I always appreciate the notifications/recommendations on the book thread, I'm not the best with my tech, so find this thread a brilliant source of decent books. Never let me down yet. There have been some brilliant posts/contributions, hopefully these continue. Love this. And I totally agree. Great thread. ๐
Yep, pretty much Onket! I always appreciate the notifications/recommendations on the book thread, I'm not the best with my tech, so find this thread a brilliant source of decent books. Never let me down yet. There have been some brilliant posts/contributions, hopefully these continue. Love this. And I totally agree. Great thread. ๐
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Recommended Art Books, by Superfuzz bigmuff on Mar 3, 2024 12:59:37 GMT 1, Itโs probably been mentioned here before but Iโve just read Antony Gormley on Sculpture which Iโd recommend to anyone with an interest in his work
โ The book is structured thematically over four chapters: the first explores Gormleyโs thoughts on the body, time and space in relation to major works including European Field (1993) and โStill Standingโ (2011), Gormleyโs rehang of the classical rooms at the Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg.
The second chapter, โSculptorsโ, was first delivered as a series of five lectures for the BBC; in each, Gormley discusses a sculpture he considers to be of huge creative importance: Epsteinโs The Rock Drill (1913โ15), Brancusiโs The Endless Column (1935โ38), Giacomettiโs La Place (1948โ49), Joseph Beuysโs Plight (1985) and Richard Serraโs The Matter of Time (2005).
In the third chapter, Gormley outlines the influence of Buddhist and Jain sculpture on his work and ideas, and the fourth showcases the artistโs most recent sculptures.โ
shop.royalacademy.org.uk/antony-gormley-on-sculpture-pb?gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI9oej14TYhAMVnpZQBh0BXg1tEAQYASABEgLxOvD_BwE
Itโs probably been mentioned here before but Iโve just read Antony Gormley on Sculpture which Iโd recommend to anyone with an interest in his work โ The book is structured thematically over four chapters: the first explores Gormleyโs thoughts on the body, time and space in relation to major works including European Field (1993) and โStill Standingโ (2011), Gormleyโs rehang of the classical rooms at the Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg. The second chapter, โSculptorsโ, was first delivered as a series of five lectures for the BBC; in each, Gormley discusses a sculpture he considers to be of huge creative importance: Epsteinโs The Rock Drill (1913โ15), Brancusiโs The Endless Column (1935โ38), Giacomettiโs La Place (1948โ49), Joseph Beuysโs Plight (1985) and Richard Serraโs The Matter of Time (2005). In the third chapter, Gormley outlines the influence of Buddhist and Jain sculpture on his work and ideas, and the fourth showcases the artistโs most recent sculptures.โ shop.royalacademy.org.uk/antony-gormley-on-sculpture-pb?gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI9oej14TYhAMVnpZQBh0BXg1tEAQYASABEgLxOvD_BwE
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kfroms
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October 2011
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Acme Thunderer
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June 2011
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Recommended Art Books, by Acme Thunderer on Mar 6, 2024 23:46:31 GMT 1, If anyone in the UK has a (spare) copy of this they are willing to sell, please drop me a PM. Itโs available on the Beyond The Streets website for ยฃ40, but the delivery from the US is ยฃ90.
If anyone in the UK has a (spare) copy of this they are willing to sell, please drop me a PM. Itโs available on the Beyond The Streets website for ยฃ40, but the delivery from the US is ยฃ90.
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Onket
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January 2021
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dp
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May 2020
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Recommended Art Books, by dp on Mar 12, 2024 23:27:52 GMT 1, If anyone in the UK has a (spare) copy of this they are willing to sell, please drop me a PM. Itโs available on the Beyond The Streets website for ยฃ40, but the delivery from the US is ยฃ90. This book is worth every penny if you can get your hands on one
If anyone in the UK has a (spare) copy of this they are willing to sell, please drop me a PM. Itโs available on the Beyond The Streets website for ยฃ40, but the delivery from the US is ยฃ90. This book is worth every penny if you can get your hands on one
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Acme Thunderer
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June 2011
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Recommended Art Books, by Acme Thunderer on Mar 14, 2024 16:33:49 GMT 1, You are a star - I just ordered and got the last one. It was much cheaper as well.
You are a star - I just ordered and got the last one. It was much cheaper as well.
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kfroms
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October 2011
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Recommended Art Books, by kfroms on Mar 15, 2024 9:33:40 GMT 1, Thrift store find of the week: A wrapped copy of the beautiful Cy Twombly exhibition at Gagosian in Beverly Hills and New York. 20GBP but still available at their web store for 100 USD I sometimes really wonder how these things end up on a shelf in a Maryโs living and giving.
Thrift store find of the week: A wrapped copy of the beautiful Cy Twombly exhibition at Gagosian in Beverly Hills and New York. 20GBP but still available at their web store for 100 USD I sometimes really wonder how these things end up on a shelf in a Maryโs living and giving.
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