All-City: The Book About Taking Space [Paperback]

Paul 107 (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2003

This compelling look at graffiti explores the many aspects of this shocking, raw, and often vulgar art form that are not typically discussed. The hearts and minds of obsessive graffiti writers are revealed, and a range of controversial topics are addressed. What motivates them? How do they live? Why and how do they become interested in what many see as vandalism? The techniques and tools of the trade are examined, and interviews with notorious graffiti writers from around the world are included. Filled with stunning and rare color photographs of some of the deadliest tags, throw-ups, cross-outs, and burners from the private collections of graffiti legends, this book will be treasured by graffiti writers, those fascinated by hip-hop culture, and individuals interested in urban art and the lives and motives of obsessive vandals.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Interesting insight into the minds of...artists who have had a huge impact on contemporary art and culture..." -- Terri Coles, Scene Magazine

About the Author

Paul 107 is the editor-in-chief of hip-hop magazines Pound and Under Pressure. He also manages the independent hip-hop record label Audio Research and has handled marketing for various rap record labels, streetwear lines, and DJ equipment companies. He lives in Montreal, Quebec.

Product Details

• Paperback: 180 pages
• Publisher: ECW Press (April 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1550225685
• ISBN-13: 978-1550225686
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 7.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #374,606 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A REAL GRAFFITI BOOK, April 10, 2006

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KERS "3XD" (CHI-TOWN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: All-City: The Book About Taking Space (Paperback)

As a graffiti writer I love this book. If I wasn't a graffiti writer, I would still love this book. This book covers it all! It explains everything from a tag to piece, and everything in between. It puts everything you ever wanted to know about graffiti in one simple book. So if you love graffiti like I do, then this is a great book to add to your collection. If you know nothing about graffiti, buy this book and you will have the knowledge to pass-off as a writer. But remember, just having knowledge won't get you ups or props!!! Keep it real.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars All City THIS BOOK SAYS IT ALL!, May 14, 2003

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peter johnson (Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: All-City: The Book About Taking Space (Paperback)

This book is by far one of the best books on pure graffiti I have ever seen.It gives you the views from a group of experienced graffiti writers you have seen and been threw and sacrificed a lot for their passion .It is a must have ifyou are a dedicated graff writer or if you are a coming up in the game. It could teach you a lot.
A great read great pictures. 10 on 10.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars bad size good detail, October 20, 2005

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HOKESE "hokese" (australia) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: All-City: The Book About Taking Space (Paperback)

despite its size this book does deliver,however i think it would appeal more to the bomber rather than the legal eagle,if your looking for tips on everything from making your own ink and marker to photography lessons this is it,even if you already no all this its still a good read anyway.it does lack big full colour productions but i dont think that was the aim to document that sort of graff.