STYLEISKING Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 ww.amazon.com/gp/product/0810992493/002-7443117-0326459?v=glance&n=283155 Book Description Like Graffiti World, Freight Train Graffiti is the definitive history of a vibrant art form. Until now there was almost no written insight into this vast subculture, which inspires fascination across America and around the world. As dazzling as the art it celebrates, the book is packed with 1,000 full-color illustrations and features in-depth interviews with more than 125 train artists and "writers." Hundreds of never-before-seen photographs span the style's evolution, while the authoritative text from an all-star team of authors provides unprecedented perspective, including the first-ever written history of "monikers," the precursors of graffiti, developed by hobos and rail workers to communicate en route. Bound to surprise graffiti artists, graphic designers, and urban culture buffs alike, this book will inspire anyone who has ever been interested in graffiti. About the Author Roger Gastman has been involved with graffiti for fifteen years, and in 1993 he painted his first freight train. He has written extensively on the subject, and is the co-publisher of the pop culture magazine SWINDLE. He lives in Los Angeles. Darin Rowland's childhood home was blocks from CSX's ACCA yard in Richmond, Virginia, where he fell in love with trains. Eventually, Rowland's addiction moved from trains to graffiti. He now lives in Philadelphia. Ian Sattler has never been a full-fledged graffiti writer due to his horrible penmanship. Instead, Ian focused on other kinds of writing. His work has appeared in a number of books and national magazines. Sattler lives in Washington, D.C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rattleytins Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 i used to have this im sooo upset just now realising i lost it, nvm i managed to get a playboy annual the other day, i was impressed as they are rather large. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookymon Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 theres a new book coming out by the DF crew in july. it is one of the best books coming out. it has sections from all the crew members. sub, emit, scribe, quisp. east, when, aero, rapes, and few others . i got to see a copy from one of the guys from DF . its worth getting. I think its going to be for sale in july at scribes gallery show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
"inkie" Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 if noone will re host hifi art they should take the flicks and make a book on sf history, and rehost hifi art to promote the book Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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