Stoko
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Recommended Art Books, by Stoko on Mar 24, 2016 0:11:52 GMT 1, Agreed with coach, will deffo buy a few copies of the book for school Tristan
Agreed with coach, will deffo buy a few copies of the book for school Tristan
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Recommended Art Books, by Coach on Mar 25, 2016 15:27:00 GMT 1, The Rammellzee - Cosmic Flush exhibition catalogue.
Main edition has sold out. But the have some "b quality" copies for sale. Have minor defects.
www.gammaproforma.com/index.php/ecwid#!/THE-RAMMELLZEE-COSMIC-FLUSH-EXHIBITION-CATALOGUE/p/56584727/category=3263234
The Rammellzee - Cosmic Flush exhibition catalogue. Main edition has sold out. But the have some "b quality" copies for sale. Have minor defects. www.gammaproforma.com/index.php/ecwid#!/THE-RAMMELLZEE-COSMIC-FLUSH-EXHIBITION-CATALOGUE/p/56584727/category=3263234 |
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Stoko
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Recommended Art Books, by Stoko on Mar 25, 2016 19:53:43 GMT 1, Was given this by a mate, never knew of it but it's great, especially for a freebie.
Cover is a signed Kenny Roper fold out poster
Was given this by a mate, never knew of it but it's great, especially for a freebie. Cover is a signed Kenny Roper fold out poster |
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Recommended Art Books, by Coach on Mar 26, 2016 11:37:29 GMT 1, Was given this by a mate, never knew of it but it's great, especially for a freebie. Cover is a signed Kenny Roper fold out poster
I have this too stoko. It's a V&A book that accompanied their show, of the same title. Cool mix of artists included.
Was given this by a mate, never knew of it but it's great, especially for a freebie. Cover is a signed Kenny Roper fold out poster I have this too stoko. It's a V&A book that accompanied their show, of the same title. Cool mix of artists included. |
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Feral Things
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Recommended Art Books, by Feral Things on Mar 29, 2016 12:17:35 GMT 1, 'The Faith of Graffiti' was published in 1974 and documents the formative years of New York graffiti. It was conceived by Mervyn Kurlansky with photos by Jon Naar, but the introduction was written by Norman Mailer (unfortunately, in recent years Mailer seems to have incorrectly been given the lion's-share of the credit for the book). The graffiti is rough and raw but the book is well worth a read as these tags and throw-ups are the roots of everything we have today. Norman Mailer's introduction was later published in Esquire (I've uploaded the article here) and more recently Jon Naar has also published more photos from this period in 'The Birth of Graffiti'
The book was originally going to be called 'Watching My Name Go By' but Mervyn Kurlansky was overruled by the publishers. However, Kurlansky did use that title for a 1976 BBC documentary which was surprisingly interesting, partly because it let's the writers and other New Yorkers talk for themselves:
' The Faith of Graffiti' was published in 1974 and documents the formative years of New York graffiti. It was conceived by Mervyn Kurlansky with photos by Jon Naar, but the introduction was written by Norman Mailer (unfortunately, in recent years Mailer seems to have incorrectly been given the lion's-share of the credit for the book). The graffiti is rough and raw but the book is well worth a read as these tags and throw-ups are the roots of everything we have today. Norman Mailer's introduction was later published in Esquire (I've uploaded the article here) and more recently Jon Naar has also published more photos from this period in ' The Birth of Graffiti' The book was originally going to be called ' Watching My Name Go By' but Mervyn Kurlansky was overruled by the publishers. However, Kurlansky did use that title for a 1976 BBC documentary which was surprisingly interesting, partly because it let's the writers and other New Yorkers talk for themselves: |
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Feral Things
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Recommended Art Books, by Feral Things on Apr 4, 2016 20:47:59 GMT 1, 'Banging Your Head Against A Brick Wall' was published in 2001 and was the first street art book I bought. There are too many classic pieces in there to mention but pulling the plug on city hall was always a favourite of mine. It's one of the funniest books that I've read but there's also writing in there that has stayed with me since I first read it 15 years ago, like the account of the downfall of Ceauศescu and the liberation of the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp. The trilogy of little black books was completed by 'Existencilism' and 'Cut It Out' and these three books formed the basis for 'Wall and Piece'.
' Banging Your Head Against A Brick Wall' was published in 2001 and was the first street art book I bought. There are too many classic pieces in there to mention but pulling the plug on city hall was always a favourite of mine. It's one of the funniest books that I've read but there's also writing in there that has stayed with me since I first read it 15 years ago, like the account of the downfall of Ceauศescu and the liberation of the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp. The trilogy of little black books was completed by ' Existencilism' and ' Cut It Out' and these three books formed the basis for ' Wall and Piece'. |
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Recommended Art Books, by Feral Things on Apr 11, 2016 20:12:13 GMT 1, 'Arabic Graffiti' was written by Don Karl and Pascal Zoghbi, the former of which was the artist principally responsible for the Homeland hack last year. The book sets out the roots of Arabic graffiti, which owes as much to political struggle, religious belief and a millennia of calligraphy-based art as it does to the graffiti which originated in NY and Philly in the '60s and '70s. The book features the work of l'Atlas, Vincent Abadie Hafex (aka Zepha) and the light-graffiti of Julien Breton. One of the better known artists featured is eL Seed and his book called 'Lost Walls' is a really thoughtful piece of work chronicling his road trip painting walls around his native Tunisia.
' Arabic Graffiti' was written by Don Karl and Pascal Zoghbi, the former of which was the artist principally responsible for the Homeland hack last year. The book sets out the roots of Arabic graffiti, which owes as much to political struggle, religious belief and a millennia of calligraphy-based art as it does to the graffiti which originated in NY and Philly in the '60s and '70s. The book features the work of l'Atlas, Vincent Abadie Hafex (aka Zepha) and the light-graffiti of Julien Breton. One of the better known artists featured is eL Seed and his book called ' Lost Walls' is a really thoughtful piece of work chronicling his road trip painting walls around his native Tunisia. |
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Wearology
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Recommended Art Books, by Wearology on Apr 11, 2016 21:45:43 GMT 1, ' Arabic Graffiti' was written by Don Karl and Pascal Zoghbi, the former of which was the artist principally responsible for the Homeland hack last year. The book sets out the roots of Arabic graffiti, which owes as much to political struggle, religious belief and a millennia of calligraphy-based art as it does to the graffiti which originated in NY and Philly in the '60s and '70s. The book features the work of l'Atlas, Vincent Abadie Hafex (aka Zepha) and the light-graffiti of Julien Breton. One of the better known artists featured is eL Seed and his book called ' Lost Walls' is a really thoughtful piece of work chronicling his road trip painting walls around his native Tunisia.
This is a piece of arabic art from one of our very own forum artists named artiist.
So glad to have it in my personal collection !!!!
' Arabic Graffiti' was written by Don Karl and Pascal Zoghbi, the former of which was the artist principally responsible for the Homeland hack last year. The book sets out the roots of Arabic graffiti, which owes as much to political struggle, religious belief and a millennia of calligraphy-based art as it does to the graffiti which originated in NY and Philly in the '60s and '70s. The book features the work of l'Atlas, Vincent Abadie Hafex (aka Zepha) and the light-graffiti of Julien Breton. One of the better known artists featured is eL Seed and his book called ' Lost Walls' is a really thoughtful piece of work chronicling his road trip painting walls around his native Tunisia. This is a piece of arabic art from one of our very own forum artists named artiist. So glad to have it in my personal collection !!!! |
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pressman
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Recommended Art Books, by pressman on Apr 11, 2016 21:50:26 GMT 1, I enjoy reading this thread Feral Things. I'm going to get on to buying art books. I'm pleased to see you've changed your bedsheets recently.
I enjoy reading this thread Feral Things. I'm going to get on to buying art books. I'm pleased to see you've changed your bedsheets recently. |
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Feral Things
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Recommended Art Books, by Feral Things on Apr 19, 2016 20:27:56 GMT 1, 'Assum Preto' was the catalogue for Os Gรชmeos' 2007 show which had the same name. It's a slim volume but beautifully made; cloth-bound, stitched title and printed on thick paper. The book includes a screenprinted drawing but the real gems in the book are the photos of their more sensual and intimate canvases from the show. If you're looking for a book which covers a wider range of the twin's work then the book which was published to coincide with their ICA show in Boston is worth a look.
' Assum Preto' was the catalogue for Os Gรชmeos' 2007 show which had the same name. It's a slim volume but beautifully made; cloth-bound, stitched title and printed on thick paper. The book includes a screenprinted drawing but the real gems in the book are the photos of their more sensual and intimate canvases from the show. If you're looking for a book which covers a wider range of the twin's work then the book which was published to coincide with their ICA show in Boston is worth a look. |
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Feral Things
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Recommended Art Books, by Feral Things on Apr 25, 2016 19:29:02 GMT 1, 'Children of the Can' covers the Bristol graffiti scene from its inception with people like 3D, Inkie and Nick Walker in the early 1980s through to the current day. It's written by Felix 'FLX1' Braun who has been painting during the majority of that period and the book definitely benefits from having been written by someone who is a) very knowledgeable about the subject, and b) has lived what they're writing about first hand. In the book, Banksy credits John Nation (who ran the Dugout in Barton Hill) as having had 'more impact on the shape of British culture over the last 20 years than anyone else to come from the city' and you can see lots of John's photos from the 1980s in Walls of Frame.
' Children of the Can' covers the Bristol graffiti scene from its inception with people like 3D, Inkie and Nick Walker in the early 1980s through to the current day. It's written by Felix 'FLX1' Braun who has been painting during the majority of that period and the book definitely benefits from having been written by someone who is a) very knowledgeable about the subject, and b) has lived what they're writing about first hand. In the book, Banksy credits John Nation (who ran the Dugout in Barton Hill) as having had 'more impact on the shape of British culture over the last 20 years than anyone else to come from the city' and you can see lots of John's photos from the 1980s in Walls of Frame. |
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Recommended Art Books, by Coach on May 1, 2016 16:20:46 GMT 1, This is the most beautiful Basquiat book I've found.
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Recommended Art Books, by Coach on May 1, 2016 17:18:34 GMT 1,
Yes my friend. I believe so. I have the Italian version with the slip case.
Yes my friend. I believe so. I have the Italian version with the slip case. |
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Recommended Art Books, by 11 on May 1, 2016 17:27:03 GMT 1, Yes my friend. I believe so. I have the Italian version with the slip case. 
Looks like you got yourself a cracking deal there coach, english version has less pages and is more than double the price. Trying hard to resist right now.....
Yes my friend. I believe so. I have the Italian version with the slip case. Ciao Bella Looks like you got yourself a cracking deal there coach, english version has less pages and is more than double the price. Trying hard to resist right now..... |
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Recommended Art Books, by Coach on May 1, 2016 17:49:21 GMT 1, Apocalypse. From the Royal Academy. A study of horror and beauty in contemporary art.
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Recommended Art Books, by Coach on May 1, 2016 18:53:54 GMT 1, This is undoubtedly my most looked at art book. And it's an affordable book, unlike many other books about Saville. Fabulous.
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peted
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Recommended Art Books, by peted on May 1, 2016 22:36:38 GMT 1, Apocalypse. From the Royal Academy. A study of horror and beauty in contemporary art.
Apocalypse. From the Royal Academy. A study of horror and beauty in contemporary art. This takes me back - the late 90s if I recall rightly? |
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Feral Things
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Recommended Art Books, by Feral Things on May 2, 2016 12:57:47 GMT 1, Thanks for the Jenny Saville recommendation, Coach . I've been looking for a book of her work for a while but, like you say, others are pretty pricey.
The invasion guides are very well known but 'l'Invasion de Paris' is one of my favourite books so I thought it was still worth a mention. I can't think of another artist whose art is as integrated into a city as Invader's work is around Paris. The book documents the first 1000 invaders perfectly; close up and context photos of each piece, maps, background information and stories. There's six full guides in total but for some reason I annoyingly didn't get 'Invasion In The UK' when it was released 
Thanks for the Jenny Saville recommendation, Coach . I've been looking for a book of her work for a while but, like you say, others are pretty pricey. The invasion guides are very well known but ' l'Invasion de Paris' is one of my favourite books so I thought it was still worth a mention. I can't think of another artist whose art is as integrated into a city as I nvader's work is around Paris. The book documents the first 1000 invaders perfectly; close up and context photos of each piece, maps, background information and stories. There's six full guides in total but for some reason I annoyingly didn't get ' Invasion In The UK' when it was released |
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Recommended Art Books, by Lroy on May 2, 2016 18:56:12 GMT 1, ' Banging Your Head Against A Brick Wall' was published in 2001 and was the first street art book I bought.ย There are too many classic pieces in there to mention but pulling the plug on city hall was always a favourite of mine. It's one of the funniest books that I've read but there's also writing in there that has stayed with me since I first read it 15 years ago, like the account of the downfall of Ceauศescu and the liberation of the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp.ย The trilogy of little black books was completed by ' Existencilism' and ' Cut It Out' and these three books formed the basis for ' Wall and Piece'.
yeah great ones ! I have sold or given or lost all of them as I have a big mouth and have some problems with translation. But they are cute, yes, and cults!
' Banging Your Head Against A Brick Wall' was published in 2001 and was the first street art book I bought.ย There are too many classic pieces in there to mention but pulling the plug on city hall was always a favourite of mine. It's one of the funniest books that I've read but there's also writing in there that has stayed with me since I first read it 15 years ago, like the account of the downfall of Ceauศescu and the liberation of the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp.ย The trilogy of little black books was completed by ' Existencilism' and ' Cut It Out' and these three books formed the basis for ' Wall and Piece'. yeah great ones ! I have sold or given or lost all of them as I have a big mouth and have some problems with translation. But they are cute, yes, and cults! |
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Recommended Art Books, by Lroy on May 2, 2016 19:04:21 GMT 1, Smashing book by a very good photographer and former member of this forum, Romanywg.  
ah ! Jeremy will sell a new one soon ( I am in " credits " ) called ( shhh it's secret : ... I dont tell you je sent me the tiltle In a privatif message )...
Its Incredible how Jeremy is a bit misunderstood ( even Robin Gunningham recognised - of course, lol ! - his great talent ! This real and great artist made another artworks , incredibles ! Better than a Kaws or any 3D statues. Here, now, he will sort a new art book of his photos, Romanywg is an angel of these times, our times.
Love you Jeremy !
Smashing book by a very good photographer and former member of this forum, Romanywg. ah ! Jeremy will sell a new one soon ( I am in " credits " ) called ( shhh it's secret : ... I dont tell you je sent me the tiltle In a privatif message )... Its Incredible how Jeremy is a bit misunderstood ( even Robin Gunningham recognised - of course, lol ! - his great talent ! This real and great artist made another artworks , incredibles ! Better than a Kaws or any 3D statues. Here, now, he will sort a new art book of his photos, Romanywg is an angel of these times, our times. Love you Jeremy ! |
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Feral Things
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Recommended Art Books, by Feral Things on May 9, 2016 18:39:15 GMT 1, 'Paris: De la rue ร la galerie' by Nicolas Chenus and Samantha Longhi documents the work of the most well know Parisian artists like Invadรฉr, JR and Horfee. Whenever the question of 'what is the best city for strรฉet art' comes up my answer is always Paris and this is the best book I've found about strรฉet art in the city. Also on a similar topic, a book called 'The Tall Trees of Paris' has just been published which includes the work of 42 artists based in Paris, including Blรฉk Le Rat, C215 and Alรซxone, alongside their handwritten answers to questionnaires about their favourite neighbourhoods, bars etc.
' Paris: De la rue ร la galerie' by Nicolas Chenus and Samantha Longhi documents the work of the most well know Parisian artists like Invadรฉr, JR and Horfee. Whenever the question of ' what is the best city for strรฉet art' comes up my answer is always Paris and this is the best book I've found about strรฉet art in the city. Also on a similar topic, a book called ' The Tall Trees of Paris' has just been published which includes the work of 42 artists based in Paris, including Blรฉk Le Rat, C215 and Alรซxone, alongside their handwritten answers to questionnaires about their favourite neighbourhoods, bars etc. |
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Recommended Art Books, by Coach on May 9, 2016 21:28:58 GMT 1, Panic Attack! Art in the Punk Years.
Published my Merrell.
An exploration of British and American art scenes during the punk years.
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Feral Things
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Recommended Art Books, by Feral Things on May 16, 2016 19:12:00 GMT 1, '2004-2007' by Blu doesn't contain any writing and instead the work of one of the very best is allowed to just speak for itself.ย The books contains many of his stretches and photos of the walls he painted in those years.ย I completely understand why artists like Blu and Bร nksy don't really sell their work publicly anymore but it'd be great if they did books covering the last 10 years of the work which would then be accessible and affordable for everyone - just a thought!ย Blu has also done another book though called Nulla and a zine with Ericailcane called 25 Disegni.
' 2004-2007' by Blu doesn't contain any writing and instead the work of one of the very best is allowed to just speak for itself.ย The books contains many of his stretches and photos of the walls he painted in those years.ย I completely understand why artists like Blu and Bร nksy don't really sell their work publicly anymore but it'd be great if they did books covering the last 10 years of the work which would then be accessible and affordable for everyone - just a thought!ย Blu has also done another book though called Nulla and a zine with Ericailcane called 25 Disegni. |
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Recommended Art Books, by Coach on May 16, 2016 19:22:21 GMT 1, ' 2004-2007' by Blu don't contain any writing and instead the work of one of the very best is allowed to just speak for itself.ย The books contains many of his stretches and photos of the walls he painted in those years.ย I completely understand why artists like Blu and Bร nksy don't really sell their work publicly anymore but it'd be great if they did books covering the last 10 years of the work which would then be accessible and affordable for everyone - just a thought!ย Blu has also done another book though called Nulla and a zine with Ericailcane called 25 Disegni.
Fabulous book. And even more pleasing as it has the etching by blu that I have, in it!
Blu for me remains the truest and most talented of all street artists (probably).
' 2004-2007' by Blu don't contain any writing and instead the work of one of the very best is allowed to just speak for itself.ย The books contains many of his stretches and photos of the walls he painted in those years.ย I completely understand why artists like Blu and Bร nksy don't really sell their work publicly anymore but it'd be great if they did books covering the last 10 years of the work which would then be accessible and affordable for everyone - just a thought!ย Blu has also done another book though called Nulla and a zine with Ericailcane called 25 Disegni. Fabulous book. And even more pleasing as it has the etching by blu that I have, in it! Blu for me remains the truest and most talented of all street artists (probably). |
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Recommended Art Books, by Coach on May 16, 2016 19:54:37 GMT 1, This, for me, is the best book about street and urban art.
If you were to have just one in your collection, I would recommend making it this one.
This, for me, is the best book about street and urban art. If you were to have just one in your collection, I would recommend making it this one. |
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Recommended Art Books, by Deleted on May 16, 2016 19:56:43 GMT 1, ' 2004-2007' by Blu don't contain any writing and instead the work of one of the very best is allowed to just speak for itself. The books contains many of his stretches and photos of the walls he painted in those years. I completely understand why artists like Blu and Bร nksy don't really sell their work publicly anymore but it'd be great if they did books covering the last 10 years of the work which would then be accessible and affordable for everyone - just a thought! Blu has also done another book though called Nulla and a zine with Ericailcane called 25 Disegni.
' 2004-2007' by Blu don't contain any writing and instead the work of one of the very best is allowed to just speak for itself. The books contains many of his stretches and photos of the walls he painted in those years. I completely understand why artists like Blu and Bร nksy don't really sell their work publicly anymore but it'd be great if they did books covering the last 10 years of the work which would then be accessible and affordable for everyone - just a thought! Blu has also done another book though called Nulla and a zine with Ericailcane called 25 Disegni. Have been looking for this book for a while now.If anyone has one for sale please pm me..cheers. |
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