Graffiti artists biography books
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Every graffiti artist needs a broad collection of graffiti books.
Graffiti artists biography books
In fact, they’re so key to learning and understanding the world of graffiti, that I’d put books on par with other tools like spray paint as essential graffiti supplies.
From books showcasing graffiti’s early beginnings on the US East Coast to others depicting its influence across the globe, I take a look at the top 10 must-read graffiti books you can find today.
So whether you’re new to graffiti, a well-established writer or looking for a gift for a graffiti enthusiast, there’s a book here for every graffiti artist’s collection.
1. Subway Art
Martha Cooper & Henry Chalfant
Often dubbed as the Graffiti Bible, street art photographers Martha Cooper & Henry Chalfant‘s 1984 book Subway Art started a chain reaction that introduced modern-day graffiti writing to the rest of the globe.
Documenting the painted subway trains which ran through the city during the 1970s and 1980s, Subway Art features inspiri