Here are some hip hop related books and mags...
Subway art, by Martha Cooper
Considered by some the "Bible" of aerosol art, this book is a verbal and visual
history of New York graffiti in the 70's and 80's, with hundreds of gorgeous
photos. $15.16 Order it here
Spraycan art, by Henry Chalfant
This one is similar to "Subway Art" but goes even further, showcasing many
artists from outside of the New York scene.
Another must-have for all you young writers out there. $12.76 Order it here
Ther is a new Swedish graffiti mag coming out
and it´s called Magic Markers.
Magic Markers #1! Graffiti from Malmö, Stockholm, Göteborg, Lund;
Frankrike, Italien, Danmark, Tyskland, Schweitz, Holland. Price 45 kr.
Stores were you can buy it:
Lund (Folk&Rock, Pavement, Doolittle)
Malmö (Presstop)
Stockholm Underground Productions
Contact Magic Markers:
Magic Markers, C/O Ola Larsson,
Repslagareg. 4 C, 211 21 Malmö.
Graffiti Rules! Wise words from Washroom Walls.
by James Wolfe (Editor)
$4.79
Published by Pinnacle Books
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Synopsis:
When it comes to sex, politics, profanity, profundity, revolution,
or religion, readers can't find a better source
than this unique collection of wit and wisdom gathered
from America's washroom walls. Original.
Graffito, by Michael Walsh
$22.00
Is it fine art, social commentary, or simply vandalism?
This highly illustrated book probes the
issues surrounding the proliferation of graffiti in American cities.
108 photos, 48 in colour.
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Dear Elvis, graffiti from Graceland.
by Daniel Wright
$8.95
Order it here
Also recommended
Crimes of Style: 1975
Urban Graffiti and the Politics of Criminality
by Jeff Ferrell - This one tackles Graffiti from a more intellectual angle.
Not too many pictures, but some deep political
and historical analysis of the art form.
When you're arguing with your parents about how this really
is an art form this book will help you make a good argument.
$20.00 Order it here
Getting Up :
Subway Graffiti in New York
by Craig Castleman - Published in 1984, this is one
of the first books that ever took a look at Graffiti.
A real collector's item. $12.95 Order it here
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