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Recommended Art Books, by remirough on Dec 24, 2011 11:03:04 GMT 1, And the Space Invader is by Don Leicht! Fekner's long time collaborator and friendd, amazing guy and yes he did the Space Invader first in the 80's.
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And the Space Invader is by Don Leicht! Fekner's long time collaborator and friendd, amazing guy and yes he did the Space Invader first in the 80's. donleicht.com/ |
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Recommended Art Books, by Dan Kitchener on Dec 24, 2011 11:47:10 GMT 1, This is a huge an amazing book!!
This is a huge an amazing book!! |
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Recommended Art Books, by portfolio on Dec 24, 2011 21:59:39 GMT 1, Remi strikes me as a conspiracy theorist that sees a commercial reason lurking behind every move as obviously his every move is a sacrifice on the landscape of human nature.
It's christmas after all so I wouldn't be surprised if he was a holier than thou descandant of Christ judging by his high and mighty attitude.
Oh yes, let me add a jaunty 'happy holidays' to my post, it makes it so much more palatable.
Turkey.
Remi strikes me as a conspiracy theorist that sees a commercial reason lurking behind every move as obviously his every move is a sacrifice on the landscape of human nature.
It's christmas after all so I wouldn't be surprised if he was a holier than thou descandant of Christ judging by his high and mighty attitude.
Oh yes, let me add a jaunty 'happy holidays' to my post, it makes it so much more palatable.
Turkey.
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Recommended Art Books, by maumau93 on Dec 24, 2011 22:10:08 GMT 1, And the Space Invader is by Don Leicht! Fekner's long time collaborator and friendd, amazing guy and yes he did the Space Invader first in the 80's. donleicht.com/
thats like saying blek did the rat first... they are both completely different!
And the Space Invader is by Don Leicht! Fekner's long time collaborator and friendd, amazing guy and yes he did the Space Invader first in the 80's. donleicht.com/thats like saying blek did the rat first... they are both completely different! |
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Recommended Art Books, by speebe on Dec 24, 2011 22:41:47 GMT 1, I think Remi has a point, there are too many books which examine the current market trends with an obvious focus on the political motivations, artistry, technique and yes... monetary value.
Most publications do little to examine the true originators with a few notable exceptions... I for one would like to see a tome that picks up where Style Wars, Subway Art etc left off... There's a big gap for a magazine such as graphotism to join the dots.
I think Remi has a point, there are too many books which examine the current market trends with an obvious focus on the political motivations, artistry, technique and yes... monetary value.
Most publications do little to examine the true originators with a few notable exceptions... I for one would like to see a tome that picks up where Style Wars, Subway Art etc left off... There's a big gap for a magazine such as graphotism to join the dots.
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Recommended Art Books, by Deleted on Dec 25, 2011 1:31:55 GMT 1, I find it a little 'bitter' to single out one particular book for criticism, which was subjective and a snapshot of a particular 'time' not something that was comprehensively the story of street / urban art.
I find it a little 'bitter' to single out one particular book for criticism, which was subjective and a snapshot of a particular 'time' not something that was comprehensively the story of street / urban art.
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Recommended Art Books, by Lizz Brady on Dec 26, 2011 14:39:29 GMT 1, didnt mean to start a war!!!
Been mentioned quite a bit on here, the Trespass book. Think im going to get it. im an art student at the moment and i hardly have any money!! so i need to make the right decision 
i saw someone put on the christmas presents thread that one of their new years resolutions is to spend more and not save. i think i need ot do this, stop worrying about money and buy more art books and prints!
didnt mean to start a war!!! Been mentioned quite a bit on here, the Trespass book. Think im going to get it. im an art student at the moment and i hardly have any money!! so i need to make the right decision i saw someone put on the christmas presents thread that one of their new years resolutions is to spend more and not save. i think i need ot do this, stop worrying about money and buy more art books and prints! |
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Recommended Art Books, by remirough on Dec 26, 2011 22:40:31 GMT 1, It's actually disappointment. I don't have anything to be bitter about actually mate. beyond anything I'm not even a street artist, but John Fekner is and should have been in that book! He is probably the most important artist in the entire 'street art' movement... yet oft forgotten and even unknown to many people who know nothing more than how to flip a print. And having a quarter of the 100 as galleries who'd only been operating for a couple of years and auction houses, quite frankly is sad and probably led by people protecting their investments over actually progressing a scene. Don't confuse bitterness with disappointment. I wonder if you have an inkling of the blood sweat and tears, let alone abject frustration that went into attempting to catalogue a snapshot of the 'scene' as it was. Maybe you should get your notebook out and start making a better attempt if you think that wasn't good enough for you. You sure sound as if you have a few ideas to improve upon what's already out there. Or do you not have the stomach to see through such a massive and frustrating undertaking?
Funny you should ask, but I have a bit of an inkling into the work that goes into producing a book as I've done a couple of books myself...
So in answer to your question, yes I do have the stomach to see through such a massive undertaking!
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And in answer to your last post Deputy Dawg, I really wasn't 'singling out' this book for criticism, as I said I really like the book, it's beautifully printed and designed and is a chunky tome! I was merely disagreeing with Pezlow about it being the best book on a genre, as in my humble opinion. It's a small snapshot of London and New York over the past couple of years, it doesn't cover the emergence of said scene, and as I said, doesn't include Haring or Fekner, and I didn't add the strap line of 'the 100 most important people in street art!' on the cover, maybe if the book didn't have that on the cover it would be less open to these criticisms...
And there are an awful lot of galleries and auction houses in there?
Don't get your knickers in such a twist, We're all entitled to opinions.
And it is a lovely book, I actually have a copy right here to prove that point.
It's actually disappointment. I don't have anything to be bitter about actually mate. beyond anything I'm not even a street artist, but John Fekner is and should have been in that book! He is probably the most important artist in the entire 'street art' movement... yet oft forgotten and even unknown to many people who know nothing more than how to flip a print. And having a quarter of the 100 as galleries who'd only been operating for a couple of years and auction houses, quite frankly is sad and probably led by people protecting their investments over actually progressing a scene. Don't confuse bitterness with disappointment. I wonder if you have an inkling of the blood sweat and tears, let alone abject frustration that went into attempting to catalogue a snapshot of the 'scene' as it was. Maybe you should get your notebook out and start making a better attempt if you think that wasn't good enough for you. You sure sound as if you have a few ideas to improve upon what's already out there. Or do you not have the stomach to see through such a massive and frustrating undertaking? Funny you should ask, but I have a bit of an inkling into the work that goes into producing a book as I've done a couple of books myself... So in answer to your question, yes I do have the stomach to see through such a massive undertaking! issuu.com/remirough/docs/remiroughbook1issuu.com/remirough/docs/remirough_seleAnd in answer to your last post Deputy Dawg, I really wasn't 'singling out' this book for criticism, as I said I really like the book, it's beautifully printed and designed and is a chunky tome! I was merely disagreeing with Pezlow about it being the best book on a genre, as in my humble opinion. It's a small snapshot of London and New York over the past couple of years, it doesn't cover the emergence of said scene, and as I said, doesn't include Haring or Fekner, and I didn't add the strap line of 'the 100 most important people in street art!' on the cover, maybe if the book didn't have that on the cover it would be less open to these criticisms... And there are an awful lot of galleries and auction houses in there? Don't get your knickers in such a twist, We're all entitled to opinions. And it is a lovely book, I actually have a copy right here to prove that point. |
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Recommended Art Books, by speebe on Dec 26, 2011 23:17:46 GMT 1, I wonder if you have an inkling of the blood sweat and tears, let alone abject frustration that went into attempting to catalogue a snapshot of the 'scene' as it was. Maybe you should get your notebook out and start making a better attempt if you think that wasn't good enough for you. You sure sound as if you have a few ideas to improve upon what's already out there. Or do you not have the stomach to see through such a massive and frustrating undertaking? Funny you should ask, but I have a bit of an inkling into the work that goes into producing a book as I've done a couple of books myself... So in answer to your question, yes I do have the stomach to see through such a massive undertaking! issuu.com/remirough/docs/remiroughbook1issuu.com/remirough/docs/remirough_seleAnd in answer to your last post Deputy Dawg, I really wasn't 'singling out' this book for criticism, as I said I really like the book, it's beautifully printed and designed and is a chunky tome! I was merely disagreeing with Pezlow about it being the best book on a genre, as in my humble opinion. It's a small snapshot of London and New York over the past couple of years, it doesn't cover the emergence of said scene, and as I said, doesn't include Haring or Fekner, and I didn't add the strap line of 'the 100 most important people in street art!' on the cover, maybe if the book didn't have that on the cover it would be less open to these criticisms... And there are an awful lot of galleries and auction houses in there? Don't get your knickers in such a twist, We're all entitled to opinions. And it is a lovely book, I actually have a copy right here to prove that point.
I think it was very much a decision made by the publishers rather than the editors to have the '100 most important ...' sub heading/strap line.
They're in the business of selling books and knew that would obviously create more interest/debate.
As I've stated I think Remi has a valid point... it's clearly a very difficult task taking the seed of an idea (such as this) and growing it into your intended vision when the process is so damn convoluted.
I wonder if you have an inkling of the blood sweat and tears, let alone abject frustration that went into attempting to catalogue a snapshot of the 'scene' as it was. Maybe you should get your notebook out and start making a better attempt if you think that wasn't good enough for you. You sure sound as if you have a few ideas to improve upon what's already out there. Or do you not have the stomach to see through such a massive and frustrating undertaking? Funny you should ask, but I have a bit of an inkling into the work that goes into producing a book as I've done a couple of books myself... So in answer to your question, yes I do have the stomach to see through such a massive undertaking! issuu.com/remirough/docs/remiroughbook1issuu.com/remirough/docs/remirough_seleAnd in answer to your last post Deputy Dawg, I really wasn't 'singling out' this book for criticism, as I said I really like the book, it's beautifully printed and designed and is a chunky tome! I was merely disagreeing with Pezlow about it being the best book on a genre, as in my humble opinion. It's a small snapshot of London and New York over the past couple of years, it doesn't cover the emergence of said scene, and as I said, doesn't include Haring or Fekner, and I didn't add the strap line of 'the 100 most important people in street art!' on the cover, maybe if the book didn't have that on the cover it would be less open to these criticisms... And there are an awful lot of galleries and auction houses in there? Don't get your knickers in such a twist, We're all entitled to opinions. And it is a lovely book, I actually have a copy right here to prove that point. I think it was very much a decision made by the publishers rather than the editors to have the '100 most important ...' sub heading/strap line. They're in the business of selling books and knew that would obviously create more interest/debate. As I've stated I think Remi has a valid point... it's clearly a very difficult task taking the seed of an idea (such as this) and growing it into your intended vision when the process is so damn convoluted. |
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Recommended Art Books, by hanky on Dec 27, 2011 0:30:10 GMT 1, He's also a pretty decent guy and not known to be that bitter or jealous over other people and their art or that angry, although his admin and timekeeping sucks! 
He's also a pretty decent guy and not known to be that bitter or jealous over other people and their art or that angry, although his admin and timekeeping sucks! |
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Recommended Art Books, by Deleted on Dec 27, 2011 1:05:39 GMT 1, You're not singling it out and then you are singling it out by the end of the paragraph. Sigh. Maybe if pezlows comment had said 'the best of a bunch that's not fully comprehensive on the full history of street art' this inane discussion would have finished by now ? 
You're not singling it out and then you are singling it out by the end of the paragraph. Sigh. Maybe if pezlows comment had said 'the best of a bunch that's not fully comprehensive on the full history of street art' this inane discussion would have finished by now ? |
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Recommended Art Books, by Damien on Dec 27, 2011 1:34:44 GMT 1, i bought Remi's book, the hand drawn on one, it's great
i bought Remi's book, the hand drawn on one, it's great
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Recommended Art Books, by Deleted on Dec 27, 2011 1:54:55 GMT 1, As I'm sure some of you will know and some of you won't, beyond the street was undertaken by longstanding members of .info, just normal people with an extraordinary drive and passion. So I for one respect that and find it pretty extraordinary they put together such a tome. If you get the chance to flick through a copy do, for a start you'll see interviews with bast, Blu and Dolk, which ain't something you'll see everyday!
As I'm sure some of you will know and some of you won't, beyond the street was undertaken by longstanding members of .info, just normal people with an extraordinary drive and passion. So I for one respect that and find it pretty extraordinary they put together such a tome. If you get the chance to flick through a copy do, for a start you'll see interviews with bast, Blu and Dolk, which ain't something you'll see everyday!
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Recommended Art Books, by pezlow on Dec 27, 2011 10:38:50 GMT 1, As I'm sure some of you will know and some of you won't, beyond the street was undertaken by longstanding members of .info, just normal people with an extraordinary drive and passion. So I for one respect that and find it pretty extraordinary they put together such a tome. If you get the chance to flick through a copy do, for a start you'll see interviews with bast, Blu and Dolk, which ain't something you'll see everyday!
Indeed, a work that took them ages to put together, interviews with artists who have rarely if ever been interviewed before. Many artists featured were there at the genesis of the movement in its current form. I have great respect for Stuart and Patrick and for what they achieved. Not trying to belittle Remus books, which are very good, but it's a he'll of a lot easier to put together a monograph than it is to do what these two did.
As I'm sure some of you will know and some of you won't, beyond the street was undertaken by longstanding members of .info, just normal people with an extraordinary drive and passion. So I for one respect that and find it pretty extraordinary they put together such a tome. If you get the chance to flick through a copy do, for a start you'll see interviews with bast, Blu and Dolk, which ain't something you'll see everyday! Indeed, a work that took them ages to put together, interviews with artists who have rarely if ever been interviewed before. Many artists featured were there at the genesis of the movement in its current form. I have great respect for Stuart and Patrick and for what they achieved. Not trying to belittle Remus books, which are very good, but it's a he'll of a lot easier to put together a monograph than it is to do what these two did. |
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Recommended Art Books, by pezlow on Dec 27, 2011 10:39:46 GMT 1, Sorry Remis !!!! bloody autocorrect on iPod!
Sorry Remis !!!! bloody autocorrect on iPod!
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Recommended Art Books, by hanky on Dec 28, 2011 10:20:38 GMT 1, Per
The tyranny of technology eh!
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The tyranny of technology eh!
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Recommended Art Books, by pezlow on Dec 28, 2011 11:31:38 GMT 1, lol, yes. Hows your chrimbo been mate?
lol, yes. Hows your chrimbo been mate?
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Recommended Art Books, by hanky on Dec 28, 2011 19:22:11 GMT 1, Pez
Pretty good all family together 19 of us (9 children!!) they all got small canvases and some poster paints so a whole load of art for the grandparents I got a couple of nice books Peter Blake and ai Wei Wei and a Mau Mau print on the way!! How about you?
Pez Pretty good all family together 19 of us (9 children!!) they all got small canvases and some poster paints so a whole load of art for the grandparents I got a couple of nice books Peter Blake and ai Wei Wei and a Mau Mau print on the way!! How about you? |
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Recommended Art Books, by pezlow on Dec 28, 2011 21:13:41 GMT 1, Quiet, spent with the in-laws. Had a rotten cold so didn't feel in the party spirit so much. Got Walls and Frames book
I got a peter blake book last year.
Quiet, spent with the in-laws. Had a rotten cold so didn't feel in the party spirit so much. Got Walls and Frames book I got a peter blake book last year. |
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Recommended Art Books, by Coach on Dec 28, 2011 22:47:16 GMT 1, Bit of an art book collector.
The Upset is very good.
As are the Black Market gallery books.
The Garden of Eye candy is beautiful.
The Blu book from Studio C is superb.
Trespass is ecellent.
Beyond is the best, imho.
But, then i love art books!
For Xmas I bought myself Andy warhol Giant Size - part way through it, but its scrumptious!
Bit of an art book collector. The Upset is very good. As are the Black Market gallery books. The Garden of Eye candy is beautiful. The Blu book from Studio C is superb. Trespass is ecellent. Beyond is the best, imho. But, then i love art books! For Xmas I bought myself Andy warhol Giant Size - part way through it, but its scrumptious! |
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Recommended Art Books, by pezlow on Dec 29, 2011 18:08:52 GMT 1, Good collection there coach. Two Dita Von Teese books?!?
Good collection there coach. Two Dita Von Teese books?!? |
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Recommended Art Books, by mouser on Dec 29, 2011 18:10:02 GMT 1, Good collection there coach. Two Dita Von Teese books?!?
ones got laminated pages
Good collection there coach. Two Dita Von Teese books?!? ones got laminated pages |
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Recommended Art Books, by Coach on Dec 29, 2011 21:59:42 GMT 1, Good collection there coach. Two Dita Von Teese books?!?
Thanks!
As for the Dita books, one was a pressent from my partner. Her IT skills are worse than mine - so she ordered it twice by mistake!
Do you want the spare Pezlow? Nice book if you like Burlesque.
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Good collection there coach. Two Dita Von Teese books?!? Thanks! As for the Dita books, one was a pressent from my partner. Her IT skills are worse than mine - so she ordered it twice by mistake! Do you want the spare Pezlow? Nice book if you like Burlesque. c |
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Recommended Art Books, by Coach on Dec 29, 2011 22:00:09 GMT 1, Good collection there coach. Two Dita Von Teese books?!? ones got laminated pages
Behave!
Good collection there coach. Two Dita Von Teese books?!? ones got laminated pages Behave! |
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Recommended Art Books, by boatyyy on Jan 4, 2012 7:54:27 GMT 1, Just had an opportunity to read through the 'Banksy Locations (and A Tour) VOL .2' book and loved it.
I'm a relative novice to Banksy's UK street work and this was an outstanding education and fun facts read for me (actually, it confirmed i was a total novice).
Highly recommend it; and the pricing is great for what you get, imo. (I believe a coupon code for a discount was included in a previous post...)
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Just had an opportunity to read through the 'Banksy Locations (and A Tour) VOL .2' book and loved it. I'm a relative novice to Banksy's UK street work and this was an outstanding education and fun facts read for me (actually, it confirmed i was a total novice). Highly recommend it; and the pricing is great for what you get, imo. (I believe a coupon code for a discount was included in a previous post...) shellshockpublishing.bigcartel.com/product/blt-volume-2 |
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Recommended Art Books, by Trismanco on Oct 4, 2014 17:24:47 GMT 1, Reviving this thread to mention my latest book Big Art / Small Art published in the last weeks by Thames and Hudson... which may appeal to some folks here.
It has enjoyed some good reviews such as Hyperallergic
and was featured in the Guardian
“Big” art by Boa Mistura in “Big Art/Small Art” (photograph by the author for Hyperallergic)
As the title suggests the book is about how artist’s use and play with scale to create art that is engaging and experiential – divided into two chapters – Big Art & Small Art.
It includes art from different realms - land art, street art, installation, public art etc...
Evol, “Block G1-25 (w/ Know Hope)” (2010), Stavanger, Norway, Spray paint on electrical box. Dimensions variable. (Courtesy of Evol)
Some work will be familiar to people and I sure some will be new...
Katharina Grosse, “Pigmentos para plantas y globos (Pigments for Plants and Balloons)” (2008), Atrium, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain. Acrylic on wall, soil, floor, balloons. Dimensions variable. (Photograph by Gert Voor in’t Holt. © Katharina Grosse and VG Bild-Kunst in’t Holt)
Thomas Doyle, “Firing for Effect” (detail), (2010), Mixed media sculpture. 44 in. diam. (courtesy of Thomas Doyle; all images via Thames & Hudson)
This is my 7th book now over 12 years and I hope that people will find something in it that inspires....
Reviving this thread to mention my latest book Big Art / Small Art published in the last weeks by Thames and Hudson... which may appeal to some folks here. It has enjoyed some good reviews such as Hyperallergicand was featured in the Guardian“Big” art by Boa Mistura in “Big Art/Small Art” (photograph by the author for Hyperallergic)As the title suggests the book is about how artist’s use and play with scale to create art that is engaging and experiential – divided into two chapters – Big Art & Small Art. It includes art from different realms - land art, street art, installation, public art etc... Evol, “Block G1-25 (w/ Know Hope)” (2010), Stavanger, Norway, Spray paint on electrical box. Dimensions variable. (Courtesy of Evol)
Some work will be familiar to people and I sure some will be new... Katharina Grosse, “Pigmentos para plantas y globos (Pigments for Plants and Balloons)” (2008), Atrium, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain. Acrylic on wall, soil, floor, balloons. Dimensions variable. (Photograph by Gert Voor in’t Holt. © Katharina Grosse and VG Bild-Kunst in’t Holt)
Thomas Doyle, “Firing for Effect” (detail), (2010), Mixed media sculpture. 44 in. diam. (courtesy of Thomas Doyle; all images via Thames & Hudson)
This is my 7th book now over 12 years and I hope that people will find something in it that inspires.... |
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Recommended Art Books, by Feral Things on Oct 5, 2014 11:50:35 GMT 1, There's a new book just out by Sasha Jenkins and the legendary Henry Chalfant entitled 'Training Days: The Subway Artists Then and Now'
"In the late 1970s, New York City was bankrupt, dirty and dangerous. Born on these grimy streets, graffiti rapidly made its mark. Here, twelve legendary graffiti writers – Bil Rock, Breezer, Daze, Jon One, Kel, KR, Lady Pink, Sak, Sharp, Skeme, Spin and Team – give first-person accounts of their experiences. Individually interviewed for this book by Sacha Jenkins, they reveal an authentic, unparalleled insight into the golden age of graffiti."
There's a new book just out by Sasha Jenkins and the legendary Henry Chalfant entitled 'Training Days: The Subway Artists Then and Now' "In the late 1970s, New York City was bankrupt, dirty and dangerous. Born on these grimy streets, graffiti rapidly made its mark. Here, twelve legendary graffiti writers – Bil Rock, Breezer, Daze, Jon One, Kel, KR, Lady Pink, Sak, Sharp, Skeme, Spin and Team – give first-person accounts of their experiences. Individually interviewed for this book by Sacha Jenkins, they reveal an authentic, unparalleled insight into the golden age of graffiti." |
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Recommended Art Books, by skendo1 on Nov 21, 2014 3:58:00 GMT 1, Although it is not yet on their calendar, I just heard that there will be a book signing of Sacha Jenkins and Henry Chalfant's Training Days at Reed Space sometime soon. (And it turns out that Mr. Chalfant could not be cooler or nicer.)
Although it is not yet on their calendar, I just heard that there will be a book signing of Sacha Jenkins and Henry Chalfant's Training Days at Reed Space sometime soon. (And it turns out that Mr. Chalfant could not be cooler or nicer.) |
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