Bombshell: The Life and Crimes of Claw Money [Hardcover]

Claw Money (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2007

Bombshell, her first book, explodes all preconceived notions about the icon many have seen but few have known. From the deepest recesses of her shoeboxes comes this incredible compendium of photographs, designs, personal letters, and other ephemera collected throughout her life. Whether it’s shots of spots she bombed in the Bronx or Grandma Baba’s recipe for latkes, fashion shoots or candid snaps, Bombshell redefines the graffiti monograph, taking you beyond the icon and into the realm of Claw Money.

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About the Author

A two-toned, three-taloned CLAW paw has been sprawled in aerosol across walls around the world since the early 1990s. Whether lolling in the East Village or lazing in Los Angeles, lounging in Amsterdam or living it up in Milan, the instantly identifiable icon maintains a fun, fabulous, and feminine allure, despite the grit and grime that makes graffiti a man’s world. One of the first writers to use an icon as her throw up, CLAW is of the rarest breed: the female graff King.

Not content to beat the boys at their own game, CLAW also designs her own clothing line, Claw Money, as well as a jewelry and accessory line, literally creating her own street style. Emblazoned on t-shirts, sweatshirts, purses, and panties, her emblematic icon gets love from everyone, be it graff legends or new jacks, riot grrrls or fashionistas, or school kids and soccer moms. A magazine fashion editor, brand consultant, vintage clothing collector, and lady about town, Claw Money is New York City’s best kept secret.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: powerHouse Books (February 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1576873374
• ISBN-13: 978-1576873373
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 0.8 x 10.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #219,167 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #93 in Books > Arts & Photography > Photography > Fashion

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5.0 out of 5 stars Original and Electric!, November 14, 2007

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W. Roe "daddy-o" (los angeles, ca) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bombshell: The Life and Crimes of Claw Money (Hardcover)

A collage of hip-hop, graffiti girl magic layered on top of style and substance. This book is a vivid reminder of everything you ever loved about NY, LA and hip-hop but from a fresh b-girl perspective. I never figured I would embrace it as much as I have. Love it, love it, love it!!!

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Fabulous!, July 20, 2007

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jupiter flowers (nj) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bombshell: The Life and Crimes of Claw Money (Hardcover)

as a huge fan of her work i was so happy with this book. it is so well done, the photos and stories are amazing. really hot! must have for the graffiti heads

5.0 out of 5 stars visual ecstasy, June 16, 2007

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jenlesher "smuttyingrotty" (santa fe, nm) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bombshell: The Life and Crimes of Claw Money (Hardcover)

this girl is hot, graffiti is slamming, and everything sexy.....a must for any downtown lover!