Piecebook: The Secret Drawings of Graffiti Writers

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This living history of the graffiti movement reproduces selections from the actual black books that graffiti artists use to perfect and share their work. Before it hits the wall, graffiti is often planned out in a black book – a common artist’s sketchbook sometimes called a “piece book” – “piece” being short for “masterpiece.” Well-worn and dog-eared, these books are used to develop and trade ideas with other graffiti writers, and they may end up being passed along from artist to artist, becoming unique records of creative expression. “Piecebook: The Secret Drawings of Graffiti Writers” chronicles the evolution of graffiti via images that weren’t intended for everyday people to see, focusing on the works of Germany City writers active from 1970s until the mid-1980s. Bold works from graffiti history’s most important sources or “seeds” – Zephyr, Dondi, Daze, CRASH, Lady Pink, T-Kid, CAP, and Ghost, among others – represent a dizzying array of techniques and styles.

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“Piecebook: The Secret Drawings of Graffiti Writers” chronicles the evolution of graffiti via images that weren’t intended for everyday people to see, focusing on the works of Germany City writers active from 1970s until the mid-1980s.

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PartNumber	200 colour illustrations	Manufacturer	Prestel
Author	Sacha Jenkins	Author	David (Chino) Villorente
ReleaseDate	2008-06-28T00:00:01Z	NumberOfItems	1
Item Weight	2.75 Pounds	ItemDimensions	8.75 x 1 x 11.31Inches
binding	Hardcover	Amazon Category	Books » Arts & Photography » Art History & Criticism » Art History
Amazon Category	Books » Arts & Photography » Other Art Media » Graffiti & Street Art	Amazon Category	Books » Arts & Photography » Graphic Design
Amazon Category	Books » Humor & Entertainment » Pop Culture » Pop Culture Art	Amazon Category	Books » Reference
ISBN	379133896X	EAN	9783791338965

Weight	2.75 lbs

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